The site is starting to blossom with the onset of Spring. The daffodils are in bloom and the flower beds are awakening from the hibernation of winter, although, you wouldn’t notice it this week!
The heating replacement project is well underway, with the internal work in the Jubilee block due for completion in two weeks’ time. Work will then move through the main block in phases to minimise disruption to students’ classrooms. As we work through the heating project, we are also intending to replace all non-LED lighting with LED lighting to further reduce our energy consumption and assist the school’s sustainability agenda.
Further to the DfE Condition Improvement Fund bid of £2.95 million for the heating replacement project, the school has been successful in a Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme bid for £87,000 for the heating system in the Jubilee block, as it is a thermally efficient standalone block. Instead of replacing the existing boiler with another gas boiler, an air source heat pump will be installed instead along with some solar panels, thus reducing the carbon impact of the Jubilee block. As a school we are working hard to ensure we are as sustainable as possible and we look forward to these exciting changes.
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Monday 13 March
Netball League on the Mountbatten MUGA, 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Tuesday 14 March
Year 8 Parents' Evening (Online) 4.15pm - 7.15pm
Wednesday 15 March
Industrial Action - School only open to the following groups:
Looked After Children and vulnerable children
Children of critical workers
Children preparing for public examinations - all of Year 11
Year 7 students
Thursday 16 March
Industrial Action - School only open to the following groups:
Looked After Children and vulnerable children
Children of critical workers
Children preparing for public examinations - all of Year 11
Year 8 students
Friday 17 March
Nothing advised
INSET Days for 2022/23
Monday 19 June 2023
Friday 21 July 2023
Every effort is made to ensure these dates are accurate. There are occasions when circumstances beyond our control may result in changes
The Rotary Technology Tournament 2023
Students took part in The Rotary Technology Tournament at Crosfield Hall on Wednesday 8 March.
Students had a great time and were a credit to Mountbatten. We fielded 3 teams: 1 x KS3 foundation and 2 x KS4 intermediate. There were 24 teams in total this year. Stiff competition! This year, the task was to design a coin sorter.
Unfortunately, the KS3 team did not have much success. However, the intermediate group faired a little better. One of our teams came a close third!
But…
the other KS4 team (who happen to be current champions) came in first place!
Ben H 11MAZ, Toby S 11MRA, Ed E 11JGO and Bart J 11RCS.
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We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to work in the classroom supporting students...
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly successful RE department. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, innovative and has a passion for RE to join us from September 2023. You will join a thriving, creative and well-resourced depa...
Lucas B 11MRT has passed Percussion Academy Drum Kit Grade 7 with Distinction
Edward V 7HHN has passed Percussion Academy Drum Kit Grade 2 with Distinction
Click the drop-down menus below to find out more about different careers opportunities coming up for our students.
National Careers Week
This week the school took part in celebrating National Careers Week and invited a range of speakers and organisations to talk to students about some of the different career pathways available to them. We would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to Jeff Dakin, Dr Ali (surgeon), Stephen (barrister), Mat (NATS), Jason (lawyer), Chris, Tristan & Cameron (police), and Tom (psychology lecturer Peter Symonds College) for all their support.
Year 11 Peter Symonds College Interviews
Year 11 Peter Symonds College interviews will be conducted from Monday 13 March here in school. Students have been informed of their interview time in tutor and should make their way to the New Founder's Room.
Year 11 Virtual Insight into University (16+)
Insight into University is a comprehensive on-line course allowing students to experience STEM studies at university and the career opportunities that these subjects lead to. It will provide access to information on student life, STEM projects and activities set by leading UK universities and global STEM companies, first year undergraduate lectures, live interactive sessions with academics, admissions tutors, employers and current students. Upon completion of the 30 hour self-study course, students will receive a Silver Industry Cadet award. Further information can be found here
Year 11 College Application Deadlines
As a reminder, please see the application deadlines below:
31 March*: City College, Eastleigh, Itchen, Richard Taunton, Sparsholt and Totton College
*Recommended deadline as courses can fill up fast.
Year 10/Year 11 College Open Events
We advise that Year 10 students start looking around the various colleges to see what they have to offer. Open Events are a good opportunity to speak to staff and students about the facilities and course content, and to get a feel for the college.
29 March: Fareham College (5.00pm – 7.00pm)
29 March: City College Southampton (4.00pm – 7.00pm)
World Book Day in the Library
This week was book week at Mountbatten and we celebrated in the library with lots of decorations and a character hunt competition running all week with fun stationery prizes for winners. A massive thank you to Mr Portas and Mr Davenport who read students a spooky story on Wednesday during AM and PM break! Don’t forget, you can get a free World Book Day book from participating book stores with the WBD token we are emailing to students. You can see photos from the day, including the characters staff came dressed as, on Instagram!
RSHE (Relationships, Sex, & Health Education) is taught by Tutors to their Tutor Group once a week. Tutors deliver discussion based lessons which allows our students to explore a range of topics to effectively prepare our young people for success in the modern world with the knowledge, understanding and desire to keep themselves safe, happy, healthy, respectful and tolerant. Our aim is to empower them with the resilience and confidence to make a difference to their own and others’ future.
Year 7
This half-term Year 7 have been looking at how to lead healthy lifestyles by considering what health and fitness is before identifying the need for good food, sleep and exercise habits. Students have also explored the impacts of energy drinks and caffeine based drinks on health and fitness and the law.
Students have just started to look at the body’s physical changes during puberty and this will continue after half-term. They will then move onto the importance of sleep and the benefits of good sleep hygiene. The half-term will then finish with a look at how the virtual world can impact how you feel about yourself and what behaviours are and are not appropriate online.
Year 8
This half-term Year 8 have been exploring the benefits of healthy lifestyles and good physical health as well as how to maintain positive mental health and wellbeing when using social media. Media bias and different media sources has also been covered so we can encourage students to consider what influences they may be exposed to and how they can start to consider the validity of information.
Next half-term Year 8 are looking at mental health and wellbeing and different ways of coping or managing their feelings and emotions. They are encouraged to identify what strategies they respond positively to and why self-care is important.
Year 9
Year 9 started the New Year considering what supports healthy living and how they can lead a healthy lifestyle. They have then considered what body image is and how this can be influenced and affected by internal and external factors. This then led onto covering mental health and wellbeing. Year 9 have explored what mental health is, what the different stages of mental health are and what strategies can support good mental health and wellbeing.
Next half-term Year 9 move onto completing a practical workshop on Emergency First Aid. The students who demonstrate a good practical understanding of the emergency aid will be certificated through St John’s Ambulance. This half-term also includes the topic of consent and how to avoid assumptions as well as freedom and capacity to consent. The law around consent and intimate relationships is shared with students also.
Year 10
Year 10 started the term with a recap on healthy living and positive lifestyle choices.
They then went on to identify what a role model is and how this can support personal progress and decision-making. This then led into exploring the impacts of drug and alcohol use. This will continue into the next half-term before they start to prepare for their work experience placements.
Year 11
Year 11 recapped healthy living before moving onto some practical emergency aid training. Students who engaged well with the sessions and demonstrated good practical understanding of CPR will be certificated by St John’s ambulance.
Students have also explored contraception and sexual health. The different methods of contraception and their efficacy have provided to ensure students are as informed. Students have been signposted to some external agencies that offer support. Youth In Romsey offer support and guidance and information can be found on their website, where details of further services can also be found, as well as what they offer.
Next half-term, students will prepare for mock exams and then revisit consent, explore coercion and consider risky behaviours.
Should your child wish to seek support in 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.
We have our reporting system 'TootToot' where students can report anonymously or with their name.
Childline also offer 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.
To support with children’s mental health and wellbeing please visit Place2Be's Website.
Activity Camps - Mountbatten School & Barton Peveril
Personal Best Education is holding Activity Camps during the course of the Easter Holidays. Children will take part in a range of engaging activities including; sports, team building, creative design, personal development, arts & crafts and much more.
Free spaces available for children in receipt of free school meals and includes a hot lunch.
For paying customers, places can be booked per day or at a discounted rate for four day bookings. Additionally, we accept childcare vouchers.
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis.
Mountbatten School
Monday 3 April - Thursday 6 April
Tuesday 11 April - Friday 14 April
Times: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Barton Peveril College
Monday 3 April - Thursday 6 April
Tuesday 11 April - Friday 14 April
Times: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Absolute Tennis - Easter Camps at Mountbatten School
Absolute Tennis is pleased to confirm junior and adult courses are available over the upcoming holidays. Parents can book individual days or the full course for a discounted rate.
In this episode, a group of students meet Mr Portas, our new Headteacher, and ask him questions about the things that matter to them. From what makes Mountbatten special through the controversial topic of pineapple on pizza!
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Eden C 8KMN/JLE
Tia E 7ERL
Anabelle B 7HHN
Eddie S 8YDS/AVE
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