Our Year 11 students have been very focussed during their first week of mock examinations this week. We wish them well with their revision as the mocks continue into next week. The consideration they have shown to each other in the way they have conducted themselves before, during and after the exams has been impressive. This bodes very well for the summer when they sit their final examinations.
This term has seen the start of a new catering contractor, Aspens Services, providing food at break and lunchtime. The menus and price lists can be found here. Given the short holiday in which they mobilised, they have made a great start. Students have reacted really positively to the new menus and the food being served.
The school site is extremely busy at the beginning and the end of the school day, therefore we kindly remind parents/carers not to drop off or pick up their child from inside the school site so that we can keep everyone safe. Please do this from a safe place, outside the school gates, whilst also being considerate of our neighbours.
We are now only weeks ago from our whole school production of Aladdin Jr. We eagerly await the colourful array of costumes and wishes to be granted! Further details on how you can secure tickets below.
Click here to see what's on next week:
Monday 27 January
Nothing advised
Tuesday 28 January
Nothing advised
Wednesday 29 January
Nothing advised
Thursday 30 January
Nothing advised
Friday 31 January
Nothing advised
INSET Days for 2024/25
Monday 24 February 2025
Thursday 3 July 2025
Every effort is made to ensure these dates are accurate. There are occasions when circumstances beyond our control may result in changes.
Aladdin Jr - School Production
Our students and Drama staff have been working tirelessly to create an excellent production of 'Aladdin Jr' - they are almost stage ready, so it's time to get your tickets! To book tickets, scan the QR code on the flyer, or press the button below.
We would like to remind you that music tuition fees for the Spring Term 2025 are now due. Please could you check your Scopay account to check the amount and make your payment.
Fees for the Spring term are £98.00, with the exception of piano tuition which is £120.00 (if your child is eligible for Pupil Premium, please be aware that Pupil Premium discounts have been applied to your account).
Congratulations to the following students for levelling up on Sparx Maths!
Lucy H 7TDN - Level 15
Gen R 7VTE - Level 15
Ellie M 8JAD - Level 25
Jessica W 8KGK - Level 25
Ivy B 8TIS - Level 25
Ava M 10JGO/DDN - Level 40
Jasmine B 9RLR/HMS - Level 40
Daniel S 10IHS - Level 45
Kai S 9CBN - Level 45
Freya L 9LHK/EBT - Level 45
Sophia V 9PSN - Level 45
Ihsan K 9CBN - Level 55
Geography Department
Geography Stars
Grace H 7EML
Eva P 7SCD
Bobby R 7TDN
Jess L 8ERL
Emma C 8MAZ
Isla N W 9TLS
Eve H 9TLS
Frankie L 9SDN/SWT
Elliot H 10LJS
Bella Y 11MRT
Freya L 11HCS
English Department
English Stars
Macey C 11AWE/RAR
Rory H 11SBS/NKY
Sophia U 11AWE/RAR
Tiffany M 11RCS
Sid P 11SBS/NKY
Media Department
Media Stars
Justine M 10IHS
Liam C 10IHS
Martha P 10RMN
Theoni M-J 10VGN
Louie P 10VGN
MFL Department
MFL Stars
James K 7TDN
George B 7SCD
Matthew C 8ERL
Kiya N 8JWS
Erin H 9RLR/HMS
Rachael J 10RGY
James L 10LJS
Taya H 11BHT/CFT
Naiyah M 11AWE/RAR
Mandarin Stars
Elodie G 7EML
Gillan B 8DCR/ESY
Edward F 8ERL
Ben G 9PSN
Sampson B 9DDY
Oscar L 10JBY
Drama Department
Drama Stars
Aoife M 7LAD/AGN
Molly C 7LAD/AGN
Alex P 7SGY
Eliana B 8LHG
Elodie P 9SDN
Evie C 9RLR/HMS
Bea E 10RMN
Science Department
Super Scientists
Eleanor K 7EML
River M-J 7EML
Grace H 7EML
Arty W 7EML
Alastair H 10RMN
Sophie C 11AWE/RAR
Abigail C 11BHT/CFT
Isabelle S 11SBS/NKY
Lana B 11SBS/NKY
Beth W 11SBS/NKY
RE Department
RE Stars
Ryden B 7VTE
Ruby C-S 7BPY
Ewan E-S 7EHK
Alicja F 7TDN
Grace H 7EML
Lydia B 8JAD
Mollie K 10JBY
Zunayrah R 10IHS
Sophie F 11KRL/KMN
Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers opportunities coming up for our students.
Year 11 Football Opportunity at Sparsholt College
Sparsholt College provide a Post-16 programme for both boys & girls which provides Further Education alongside the opportunity to play football. The college has organised an open day event running in the February half-term for students to come in and experience what the programme provides and we would love to see some new faces. Please see the flyers below for more information.
SETA is holding a fair for potential apprentices to meet with local employers on 11 February, 5.00pm - 6.30pm.
Year 10 & 11 Upcoming College Open Events
1 February: Sparsholt College
RSHE lessons are back in full swing and taught each week, in tutor groups. Teachers use a range of oracy-based strategies, including a Philosophy for Children approach. This is where students are encouraged to think more deeply through critical, creative, collaborative and caring thinking skills. Below are links to more information regarding RSHE.
This half-term Year 7 will be exploring empathy, compassion and community by spending a few weeks discussing online influences, cyberbullying, bullying and how to promote anti-bullying by being an upstander and how to report concerns. How they perceive themselves based on online media pressures will follow on.
Year 8
This half-term Year 8 will be exploring healthy lifestyles and good physical health as well as how to maintain positive mental health and self-worth using healthy coping strategies and identifying what may be unhealthy responses. This leads on to discussing what a healthy relationship looks and feels and how to challenge unhealthy relationships.
Year 9
Year 9 will begin the New Year considering what supports healthy living and how to lead a healthy lifestyle. This also includes how to maintain positive mental health and self-worth when using social media. Students will consider how their own self perception and internet use may be linked and correlated. Students will participate in some basic first aid training looking at CPR and recovery position as well as the use of an AED.
Year 10
Year 10 will be kick-starting the term with a recap on changes during adolescence, healthy living and positive lifestyle choices. This then leads into exploring the impacts of drug and alcohol use. Students will consider their current understanding and perceptions of various substances, explore how to manage the risks associated with their use, how to keep themselves and others safe and where to seek advice and information in the future. The influences of gang culture and county lines will also be explored.
Year 11
Year 11 will start the term considering how to revise and prepare for examinations ahead of completing the mocks. They will then consider what it means to be on the organ donor register and what decisions they may want to make now or in the future. They will then go on to consider what their ambitions are for the future and reflect upon their recent mock results.
Should your child wish to seek support related to any of these topics or about anything else that is worrying them, please advise them to speak to their form tutor in the first instance or request some support from our Student Support Team by completing the Student Support form on the student area of the school website.
Our message reporting system 'TootToot', can also be used to request support or report a concern.
Childline also offers a range of support and resources.
Part of the healthy living topics include discussing the need for good sleep habits. Support with teenage sleep can be found at Teen Sleep Hub, which is part of The Sleep Charity.
Southampton Football Club - Women's Fixture on 2 February
Southampton Football Club is offering free tickets for their Women's Championship Fixture on Sunday 2 February. If you would like to book tickets, please scan the QR code in the flyer, or click the button below.
Please note all calls both to and from the school are recorded for training and monitoring purposes.
New Year, New Goals!
As we start the year, it's a great time to think about getting more active. If you're looking for a way to stay healthy while spending quality time with your kids, why not consider signing up for the Fitness Suite at The Mountbatten School?
The Fitness Suite is open to everyone and provides a chance to work out alongside your children. No pressure, just a fun way to move more and encourage each other.
And as a little bonus to kick off the new year, you can sign up now and skip the joining fee (use code NY2025 to save £25.00).
Here’s what you can expect:
No contracts – memberships from £14.95 per month
Free parking
Options for individuals and families
10% off fitness classes and personal training
Plus, join the January Challenge! Try a standing jump this month and you’ll be entered into a prize draw. Simple and fun!
Make 2025 a healthier year with Personal Best Education. See you there!
Music Tuition 2024/25 - Spring Term
Thea W 7EHK
Lucy H 7TDN - Level 15
Grace H 7EML
Macey C 11AWE/RAR
Justine M 10IHS
James K 7TDN
Elodie G 7EML
Aoife M 7LAD/AGN
Eleanor K 7EML
Ryden B 7VTE
