Mayville High School Prospectus
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CREATIVITY<br />
& THE ARTS<br />
Visual and performing arts form<br />
a fundamental part of life at <strong>Mayville</strong>.<br />
We believe that creative exploration<br />
helps to promote confidence, teamwork<br />
and self-determination in pupils.<br />
<strong>Mayville</strong> pupils’ creativity is well-represented outside<br />
of the <strong>School</strong>, with a number of children performing<br />
at a professional level in West End shows and<br />
international competitions. After leaving <strong>Mayville</strong>,<br />
many pupils choose to specialise in the Arts. We have<br />
alumni who go on to study at reputable schools, such<br />
as Laine Theatre Arts <strong>School</strong> and Italia Conti.<br />
In addition to the immediate rewards of making,<br />
performing or displaying creative work, children<br />
also benefit from developing a sense of innovation<br />
and adaptability that helps them to negotiate,<br />
solve problems and make decisions independently.<br />
These skills are essential to a rounded and balanced<br />
education that is not only instructive but which starts<br />
pupils on a pathway to self-actualisation. Our expert<br />
subject teachers encourage experimentation and<br />
support progress through all creative departments.<br />
The curriculum at <strong>Mayville</strong> reflects our commitment<br />
to the Arts. Creative subjects are given a significant<br />
allocation within both timetabled lessons and<br />
co-curricular activities for children of all ages. Weekly<br />
assemblies, termly concerts and regular productions give<br />
every child the chance to perform in front of their peers,<br />
as well as represent the <strong>School</strong> in the local community.<br />
For those who might not choose to pursue a career<br />
in the Arts, we believe that all children benefit from<br />
a rounded education, which values the importance<br />
of creative approaches to problem-solving.<br />
Regular large-scale productions, whether staged<br />
in our own theatre space or at other local theatres,<br />
along with whole school involvement in annual<br />
competitions, give everyone the chance to benefit<br />
from participation and grow in confidence. Behindthe-scenes<br />
roles in lighting, sound, costume, set<br />
design and scene painting offer all pupils a chance<br />
to enjoy being part of the team.<br />
Our pupils are confident performers and self-assured<br />
public speakers; a significant number of pupils gain<br />
LAMDA qualifications, in addition to their regular studies.<br />
We have outstanding Drama, Music and Dance<br />
departments, with dedicated rehearsal and performance<br />
spaces. Individual lessons are available in singing<br />
and a wide range of musical instruments, with pupils<br />
also having the opportunity to perform together<br />
in the Orchestra, Choirs or Bands.<br />
A recently redeveloped, purpose-built Art and<br />
Music block provides our pupils with the space<br />
and resources to reach their creative potential.<br />
Fully-equipped studio spaces allow pupils to<br />
experiment with an extensive range of media<br />
and materials in Art, Graphics and Design Technology.<br />
Our main hall is regularly updated with state-of-the-art<br />
sound, lighting and stage equipment, so that pupils<br />
can enjoy all the benefits and attributes of modern<br />
performance spaces, as they hone their artistic skills.