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THRIVE

The processes behind rolling out a whole school elective program are complicated!
However, we are pleased to inform you that all students who completed their forms (close to 90%) have received their THRIVE allocations today. Please go through these with them to ensure that they have the right clothing / equipment for next week.
 

For the small number of families that have opted out of the program on any given day we will write to you directly regarding pick up at 3pm. 

For those families who missed the deadline the children will be allocated places in activities where there is still room. This comes after numerous reminders to parents and students. Please ensure that we meet deadlines in the future if you wish to be placed in an activity of choice. 

Thank you to the parents who have volunteered their services and offered a THRIVE activity. We are very excited about this community initiative and look forward to seeing our students thrive and grow.
Nursery and Reception parents will receive a separate communication as the needs and provisions for this age group are unique. We will be writing to you early next week.
If you or your child has any questions about THRIVE, the first person to contact is your child’s class teacher or tutor teacher.

Jane Ayerst
Deputy Head: Curriculum, Academic and Structures

INDIVIDUAL MUSIC LESSONS 

We are fortunate to have a  number of visiting teachers coming to Mougins school with specialist skills and can therefore offer instrumental tuition on a range of instruments as well as singing lessons. We do encourage children to consider orchestral instruments as their first study enabling them to play in ensembles and groups. Please sign-up for instrumental and vocal lessons by clicking on the link on the last page of the music pamphlet. We encourage parents to read through the information carefully, as there are several changes to lesson times and payments this year. 

 The deadline for signing up is Wednesday the 15th of September. 

Please read all of the information and sign up HERE

OLD SCHOOL BAG

A charity organisation devoted to helping migrant children and refugees named 06UnaccompaniedMinors needs our school’s help. It is looking to collect school bags that aren’t being used by our students to help these children be able to move to safer housing areas.

Everything that is collected will go straight to 06UnaccompaniedMinors. Many of us upgrade our bags each year, and an old school bag that we may no longer need will make a child who is less fortunate than us very happy.

ULTRA MOUGINS

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Ultra who will be providing top class and comprehensive extra curricular activities for students between 16.15 and 18.45 as well as a garderie for our younger children.

The activities will be built around the themes of:
– Team sports
– Individual sports
– Outdoor
– Culture

Please read all of the information and sign up HERE

T-SHIRT MOUGINS SCHOOL

Due to the volume of t-shirts ordered (which is great but more that we expected) we set up a more convenient payment system for parents:

  • We create an online shop where you can make payment for your t-shirts using all of the usual methods. Once we receive the payments, we will then give your children the shirts directly

  • Those of you who have already made payment will receive the shirts shortly

  • We have a very low stock of S & L Adult size, so we ordered a new version in Green

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO WEAR THE SPORTS T-SHIRTS IN THEIR PE LESSONS, HOWEVER WE WILL OF COURSE ALLOW OLD MOUGINS T SHIRST OR APPROPRIATE SPORTS CLOTHING UNTIL ALL ORDERS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED.

Buy your t shirt(s) HERE

 Self-Defence and Boxing training from Alex

1-Self Defence workshop for ladies-Saturday September the 18th, 9h-13h

After our hugely successful summer courses and workshops. Myself and Nigel Wright are running the first ladies self defence workshop of the new year at Mougins School on Saturday the 18th of September. Please see the poster for the details and video attached for an idea of what to expect.

The workshop will cover:

-Situational awareness and how to identify threats.

-How to make yourself a hard target using body language, eye contact and voice projection.

-Striking an aggressor’s natural weak points with the body’s natural weapons.

-Escapes from common holds, chokes and hugs.

-Defence against sexual aggression.

-Information on self defence and the law.

I am a qualified self-defence and boxing instructor with over 15 years teaching experience. Nigel Wright is a licenced close protection officer working on the French Riviera.

The cost of the workshop is 65e, please contact me directly on 07 69 67 26 43 to book your place. The course is suitable for girls and ladies 14+.

2-Y5-Y8 Girls Self Defence-Tuesday 15h-16h (During Thrive Program

This class will take place as a paid option during the Thrive program. It will use a fun approach to training with more emphasis on games, role play and discussion than some of the other classes. The class will include:
-Physical conditioning.
-Self defence based striking combinations. -Escapes from holds, grabs and chokes.
-Situational awareness, posture and voice projection training.
The cost for the term is 180e (12 sessions) or 440e for the year (35 sessions)
and payment is to be made directly with Mougins School. The course starts on Tuesday the 21st of September.

3-Y8-Y13 Girls Self Defence-Tuesday 16.15-17.45

This class will take a serious approach to self defence and teaches techniques designed to overcome and escape from a larger, stronger aggressor. A large emphasis is placed on striking combinations lifted from Thai and western boxing and military combat systems. The course includes:
 
-Physical conditioning.
-Self-defence based striking combinations. -Escapes from holds, grabs and chokes.
-Situational awareness, posture and voice projection training.
-Defence against sexual aggression.
 
The cost for the term is 240e (12 sessions) or 580e for the year (34 sessions)
and payment is to be made directly with myself. The course starts on Tuesday the 14th of September. I can be contacted on 07 69 67 26 43 or email azurtrainingpt@gmail.com. This course is also open to girls outside of Mougins School. Those who sign up for the full year will receive a pair of gloves, shinpads and handwraps.

4-Y5-Y8 Mixed Kickboxing- Wednesday 15.15-16.45

This course will be more sport related than the others teaching a mixture of techniques from Boxing, Thai boxing with some classic self defence. The course will include:
-Physical conditioning
-Dynamic stretching
-Pad and shield work
-Self defence drills
-Fun games
The cost for the term is 240e (12 sessions) or 580e for the year (34 sessions)
and payment is to be made directly with myself. The course starts on Wednesday the 15th of September. I can be contacted on 07 69 67 26 43 or email azurtrainingpt@gmail.com. This course is also open to girls and boys outside of Mougins School. Those who sign up for a year will receive a pair of gloves, shinpads and handwraps.

5-Y8-Y13 Mixed Self defence-Thursday 15.00-16.30 (Part of Thrive program)

This class will take place as a paid option during the Thrive program and carry on until 16.30. It will be similar to the Tuesday class but with a greater emphasis on boxing based striking combinations. Course will include:

 

-Physical conditioning.

-Self defence and boxing based striking combinations. -Escapes from holds, grabs and chokes.

-Situational awareness, posture and voice projection training.

 

The cost for the term is 200e (10 sessions) or 540e for the year (31sessions)

and payment is to be made directly with Mougins School. The course starts on Thursday the 22nd of September. Those who sign up for a year will receive a pair of gloves, shinpads and handwraps. 

6-Women’s Self Defence-Thursday 1800

Myself and Nigel are receiving running a women’s course on Thursdays at 18.00. If this would be of interest please let me know via azurtrainingpt@gmail.com or on 07 69 67 26 43

 Secondary Info

YEAR 8

Year 8 is organising and holding a bake sale from 10:40 to 11:00 on Thursday 23rd September to fundraize children’s home & school in Kenya. 

LOCAL STUDIES FOR YEAR 7

Thursday 23rd September – Mougins village

Thursday  30th September – Chateau d’Astros, Vidauban