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Congratulations to the students who raised a whopping 112kg of Christmas goodies for Romsey Foodbank.
Thanks to the generosity of students across the school, the International Committee were able to pack 20 full hampers, which will be distributed by Romsey Foodbank to families in the local community. Continued on page 16
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Inside This Edition: International School Award Recognition School Visit from Hampshire MP ‘A Night of Stars’ with Francis Benali Memories of Normandy Strong Start to the Season for Football Teams Gettng Creative Through Writing
Founder Patron: 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma | Executive Headteacher: Heather McIlroy Associate Headteacher: Christopher Cox | Patron: The Lady Alexandra Knatchbull
OF An Epic Term of Achievement
This has been a very busy The series of Autumn Concerts term with many highlights. were exceptional; we just need In particular, we warmly a bigger venue to do justice to welcomed back the Class of the exceptional talent we have 2017 to collect their GCSE and in school. Drama students are EBAC Certificates in ‘An Epic busy rehearsing for next term’s Night of Stars.’ musical production, Hairspray, which promises to be very Every year group is a little bit memorable. different. The Class of 2017 had many notable successes. In PE and Sport our students They achieved tremendous are gaining representative GCSE results, placing the honours at county, regional school once again amongst the and national level. best in Hampshire, had some truly international sporting Our rugby players have superstars, yet found the time returned from South Africa with last round; congratulations to and energy to raise more a determination to build on the cricketers for regaining the money for charity than any their overseas success. Already trophy previous year group. students have been selected for county teams and the London Elsewhere there is much Heads of Year Ian Rice and Irish Centres of Excellence, to celebrate. I hope you Natalie Harper took the former while our girls make up a third enjoy reading about the students on an amusing journey of the Hampshire under-15 achievements of our students through the five years of their squad. in a wide range and breadth of school life, whilst reminding activities. On your behalf, let both staff and parents of their Sport, of course, is about mass me thank our very dedicated wonderful achievements. participation, and having teaching staff who create these a fit, healthy and an active opportunities. The certificates were presented lifestyle. But it is also about to the students by the guest silverware. Congratulations to I wish you and your families a speaker, former Southampton the PE department for all their very happy Christmas. defender Francis Benali, a true successes this term! inspiration who spoke of his football career and his charity We were delighted to welcome Heather McIlroy, endeavours which have raised sporting stars from Hampshire Executive Headteacher over £600,000 for cancer care County Cricket Club and and research. Southampton Football Club for the 37th Annual Sports Quiz. The Music Academy continues This is keenly contested every to be a jewel in our crown. year. Nip and tuck until the very F_CINN_0539 Abbotswood Court advert – Mountbatten and Romsey School.qxp_Layout 1 28/07/2017 15:54 Page 1
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I am very sorry to report that at the end of the Christmas term, Miss Julie Morgan, our wonderful Head of History left Mountbatten for the Netherlands. Miss Morgan joined us as a newly-qualified teacher in 2011 and quickly established herself as an outstanding teacher of history. She was quickly promoted to an Assistant Head of Year, where her pastoral skills greatly supported her year group.
In 2015, she was promoted again to Head of History. During her tenure she has enhanced the department’s already superb reputation for outstanding GCSE results, led a magnificent series of trips, and prepared the department for the challenges of the new GCSE syllabus.
Her students, like her colleagues, are very sorry to see her leave but wish her well in her new endeavours. We also say goodbye to Mrs Sands and Mr Watkins. We thank them for their contributions to business and technology respectively.
Clowning around to a thriller dance
The circus and Halloween have been two themes for the dance classes with students choreographing their own dances.
The students have led warm ups each week before going on to learn set routines and adding their own movements to the dance.
Students have developed their timing and co-ordination over this term and have shown great creativity.
The trampolining club has been hugely popular this term and we have allocated termly slots to those who would like to participate.
Students have been learning and developing various skills each week with the Year 10s providing excellent coaching to the Year 7s! British Council recognises delighted to learn that we have been re- accredited with the International School Mountbatten School for Award for the third time. global work “Internationalism is woven into our curriculum The Mountbatten School has been awarded and it has been a privilege to watch our the British Council’s prestigious International young people driving the agenda in school School Award in recognition of its work to bring using the United Nation’s ‘Global Goals for the world into the classroom. Sustainable Development’ as a structure for their work. The International School Award is a badge of honour for schools that do outstanding work in “The students have been able to benefit from international education, such as through links really great experiences, both in and out of with partner schools overseas. the classroom, thanks to the time and energy that the staff devote to internationalism’.” Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum is at the heart of the British Sir Ciarán Devane, CEO of the British Council, Council’s work with schools, so that young praised the work of the Mountbatten School. people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need to live and work as global He said: “The school’s fantastic international citizens. work has rightfully earned it this prestigious award. The Mountbatten School’s international work includes work with overseas partner schools “The International School Award is a great in India and Zambia, as well as creative chance for schools to demonstrate the opportunities across the curriculum. important work they’re doing to bring the world into their classrooms. In developing a student-led ethos of internationalism, the school has worked “Embedding an international dimension in alongside staff and students from Halterworth, children’s education ensures that they are truly North Baddesley and Braishfield primary global citizens and helps prepare them for schools as part of a Global Learning successful lives and careers in an increasingly Partnership. global economy.”
The range of international learning The award is now available worldwide in experiences is diverse from students creating countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Egypt, aerobics videos for their peers in Egypt, to Lebanon, Cyprus, and Pakistan. Skyping fellow students around the world on shared curriculum projects. Around 5,500 International School awards have been presented to successful schools in On hearing the news, Andrew Portas, Senior the UK since the scheme began in 1999. Deputy Headteacher said: “We are absolutely - Here we Come!
THE geography department are busy planning some exciting adventures for their west coast trip in Summer 2018.
The trip to America is little more than eight months away, and there is plenty of excitement from students who will be heading out on the 10-day trip which runs from July 19th to 30th. Saints Legend Benali shares ‘A Night of Stars’ The Mountbatten School school functions ran smoothly In 2015, Franny was awarded celebrated the achievements and some of you, as Sports the Cancer Research UK of the class of 2017 with ‘A Ambassadors, ran festivals Flame of Hope Award. So Night of Stars.’ for hundreds of Primary far, Franny has raised over School children.” £650,000 and will continue to Executive Headteacher, aim for his target of £1 million. Heather McIlroy, welcomed Mr Rice added: “When Mrs the former students, parents Harper went on maternity Chair of Governors, Jill and distinguished guests leave she told you to be epic, Hall presented the Chair to the celebration, and and you certainly were.” of Governors Award for recounted moments through outstanding progress to the five years of their school The certificates were Sarah Hayat. life including a glance back presented to the students by to their younger days, as the the guest speaker, Francis The Executive Headteacher’s first Year group to experience Benali, a former professional Awards, presented by Team Building at Marwell. football player and coach, Heather McIlroy went to Emily who spent the majority Cooper and Ben Phillips. Mrs McIlory commented: “You of his 20-year career at were totally switched on from Southampton and is now The Executive Headteacher’s the moment you arrived with described as a ‘club legend.’ Award for Outstanding us and made freindships that Academic Achievement, will last you all of your days.” More recently, Franny, as presented by Executive he prefers to be known, Headteacher, Heather Heads of Year, Natalie set himself two endurance McIlroy, went to Elena Harper and Ian Rice, took challenges, in aid of Cancer Petropoulou. the former students on an Research UK. amusing journey through the five years of their school life The first challenge in 2014 whilst reminding both staff involved running over 1000 and parents of their wonderful miles for 21 consecutive days achievements, commenting between Premier League on their impressive exam grounds. results, attendance figures and smart appearance. This was soon followed by the second challenge, a Mrs Harper commented: grueling 1,400 miles in two “You were well mannered, weeks, covered by running a hard-working and keen to marathon and cycling at least impress. You made sure 75 miles per day. Name of Award Winners 2017 The prize for English Drew Hickman The prize for Literature Eleanor Petropoulou The John and Beryl Mason Award for Spoken Emily Loch English The Kennard prize for Mathematics Jaspal Kang The Ripman prize for Mathematics Ethan Lloyd The Statistics Award Adam Sykes The Economics Award James Garland Award The Romsey Chamber Scientist of the Year Ben Phillips The Galileo Award for Science (Progress) Matthew Housego Winners The Music Award Gemma Harris The Award for Instrumental Excellence Jared Meade The Smales Award for Drama Elizabeth Gilmour The Romsey Art Group Award Olivia Lopez The Photography Award Jasmine Challis The Andrew Fleming Award for MFL Emily Cooper The Ivy Hogg Award for MFL Annaliese Wilson-Collymore The ICT Award Bradley Craddock The Computing Award Jonathan Nash The DT Award for Textiles Rebecca Prince The DT Award for Graphics Emily Wield The DT Award for Resistant Materials Nathan Blake The DT Award for Catering Yasmine Howes The Geography Award Olivia Lopez The History Award Eleanor Pritchard The Religious Education prize Natasha James The Sportsman trophy Matt Scrase The Sportswoman trophy Amaya Scott The Sarah Jane Burgess Award Sophie Henn The Don Grant cup (for community service) Carl Green The Andrew Crook Memorial Shield (Endeavour) Zoe Wright The Romsey Extra Parish Council award for Jack Griffiths Citizenship The Chair of Governors’ Award for outstanding Sarah Hayat progress. The Chair of Governors’ Commendations for 1. Chloe Jenvey 2. Ben Jenden 3. Emily Pritchard outstanding academic achievement. 4.Ellie Tanner 5. Zoe Wright 6. Jesteena Tennyson 7. Owen Boston 8. Ella Vickers The Head of Year 11 award Ella Vickers The Executive Headteacher’s Award for outstanding Elena Petropoulou academic achievement The Executive Headteacher’s award 1. Emily Cooper 2. Ben Phillips High Praise for the Class of 2017
Executive Headteacher, Heather McIlroy, has praised the quality of GCSE results from the Class of 2017.
From last summer’s results, 80% of all students secured A* to C, or Grades 4 to 9 under the new grading system, in English and Mathematics.
From the 2017 exams, 78% achieved at least five standard GCSE passes including English and Mathematics and 30% of all grades were either A or A* (or Grades 7, 8 or 9). There was a 40% pass rate from students who took the English Baccalaureate.
Mrs McIlroy praised both the students and teachers for the excellent set of results.
She said: “We are absolutely delighted with what is a superb set of results. They tell the story of excellent teachers and ambitious students, all working together to succeed.
“Last year was a record year, but this year group has done even better – incredible given the greater academic demand of the new GCSEs, but Mountbatten students, as always, rose to the challenge.”
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