Mount House School

We went to Lee Valley athletic centre to compete in the Panathlon. We participated in a multitude of activities such as sitting down on a chair whilst throwing bean bags onto certain squares to score points. Other activities included throwing a ball into a hoop at different ranges and bowling (not with actual bowling balls).

The Lee Valley Athletics Centre was remarkable, it had a multi-purpose track, a long jump pit and several sprint tracks both indoors and outdoors.

There were several other schools competing, including Alexandra Park School and Compton.

When we won the gold medal, I was just speechless. Beforehand, I thought it was going to be anyone’s game. Some people in the team were ecstatic to win gold medals and also certificates. The trophy is in the cabinet by reception if you want to see it. Everyone played spectacularly and I was glad to have taken part.

Written by our year 9 student Will.

Students are holding a variety of exciting and prestigious offers at Russell Group universities such as Leeds, Nottingham and Exeter in varied subjects such as Sports Science, Sociology, Politics, Classics and Business. Additionally, those choosing to stay closer to home have accepted offers to Reading and to Middlesex. In the Creative Arts, where training and education is far more specialized and diverse, one Mount House Sixth Former is the well-deserved recipient of an offer to study Fashion at the Jimmy Choo Academy in London, whose programme offers just sixty spaces.

Open Morning

Saturday 24th June – 9am to 12noon

Please join us for our Open Morning where you will see the school in action and have the chance to meet the Head and her Senior Leadership Team and ask any questions over refreshments.

To book please visit https://www.mounthouse.org.uk/admissions/open-day-form/

We celebrated the Coronation today with delicious coronation chicken curry, a lovely ‘Charles’ sponge and lots of flags and bunting. We wish students, parents and staff a happy coronation weekend - see you back at school on Tuesday!

SCHOOL TRIP TO PORTUGAL

On Monday 3rd April, we were fortunate enough to spend five days in the Algarve with a group of tennis and golf players. We stayed at the amazing Five Star Ria Park Hotel. The tennis academy was a 15-minute walk away from the hotel. Head Coach Phil along with his assisting coaches Craig, Louis and Simon spent the week with us, practising various aspects of the game.

In between tennis, the group was able to relax by the pool and at the beach. Evenings were spent doing a quiz, celebrating Hari’s birthday and playing table tennis.

Sporting highlights include Francesco and Kimi being invited to compete in a doubles tournament against students from other schools. In a points aggregate system, they came fourth, despite only losing one game. Mr Whitehouse was very proud of their performance and conduct. Kimi was the youngest competitor by far, but that spurred him on.

At breakfast on the final day, everyone was saying that they felt sad that we had to go back home. The last tennis session was match play. Students played doubles and the teachers also got involved. At the end of the session, the coaches gave out some awards.

Temi received Most Improved, and Tia received Player of the Tour.

There were some very sad (but tanned) faces on the way home as everyone had so much fun. The whole experience was a great chance for the children to bond and form new friendships, and they did just that.

IBCP and A Levels – both pathways are offered at Mount House.

The IBCP will give Mount House Sixth Formers an option that differs to A Levels in the approach to aspects of teaching and learning, whilst offering an excellent springboard for next steps be that Russell Group university entry, apprenticeships or the world of work. The Career-related Programme has four clear aims for students:

To prepare for work in a knowledge society
To prepare for the future
To provide a locally relevant education
To bridge the ‘academic vs vocational’ divide.

In cookery class, students made a tasty looking Shakshuka, a Turkish dish.

Careers Fair

This year students in year 8 – 12 were able to browse stalls from theatre, interior design, the army, the London Institute of Banking and Finance, leisure, Ask Apprenticeships, Oaklands College many more.

IB Career Programme

Skills for the workplace

Whenever employers, or indeed parents, are asked what they really want to see from those leaving a Sixth Form, it is invariably skills that are mentioned. The ability to think for themselves, to communicate, to work both collaboratively and independently, to be agile in their knowledge, and to be open-minded in approach. In what is a complex and ever developing workplace and world, the focus of many of the traditional academic subjects may not always allow a student to excel and be credited for their intelligence and ability beyond the confines of those purely examination-based qualifications. It is with this in mind that Mount House is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) alongside our A Level pathway.
It’s your future – do it your way

We welcome anyone who is keen to come to visit the school to explore both the IBCP and A Level pathway we offer. Please contact the Admissions department at the school to find out more.
Or visit https://www.mounthouse.org.uk/sixth-form/ib-career-programme/

Inspiring Every Individual.

The key pillar of a Mount House education is the individual approach we can offer students. The International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) allows us to build on this ethos with a pathway that gives some students a learning experience and qualification that is more relevant to their needs.
It’s your future – do it your way

We welcome anyone who is keen to come to visit the school to explore both the IBCP and A Level pathway we offer. Please contact the Admissions department at the school to find out more.

Education comes from all different aspects of life. We want to create an environment where your children gain knowledge and life skills all under one roof to set them up to become successful and independent adults.

Our vast selection of Co-Curricular activities allows an opportunity for students to thrive and reach their best potential.

We believe having hobbies is very important. They help relieve stress by keeping you engaged in something you enjoy. They take us out of our everyday experiences and give us a chance to do something we love and are passionate about. Engaging in a hobby can be a mental escape, help us hone a skill, or provide an opportunity to socialise with others.

Hobbies are an excellent way to disconnect from work and break away from the monotony of daily schedules. To have a look at our wide range of co-curricular activities for your child to engage in outside of their schooling, click here https://bit.ly/3JFBcXV