Mayville High School Prospectus
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JUNIOR<br />
SCHOOL<br />
A typical day in our Junior <strong>School</strong> begins<br />
with… a smile. One of our form teachers<br />
will be waiting to welcome pupils at the<br />
start of the day.<br />
Pupils are taught in small classes by enthusiastic<br />
teachers. The Junior <strong>School</strong> is a bright and vibrant<br />
environment, which is structured to engage the<br />
inquisitive minds of young children. We believe that<br />
if pupils are happy and confident, they will be more<br />
receptive to learning. Our rich and varied curriculum<br />
is designed to give pupils a solid foundation on which<br />
to build, as they progress along their educational journey.<br />
The weekly timetable is a mix of academic, creative and<br />
sporting experiences for pupils to enjoy. We understand<br />
that pupils each have different strengths and interests<br />
and provide opportunities for them to find their niche<br />
and explore their own unique talents.<br />
“Pupils spoke very highly of the individual support that teachers,<br />
TAs and the DLEU give them, as they develop the skills and<br />
confidence to overcome any personal obstacles, and to persevere<br />
in pursuing their goals and making the most of their talents.”<br />
ISI Inspection Report<br />
English, Mathematics and Science form the core<br />
of the curriculum in Key Stage 1 & 2 but pupils also<br />
experience Languages, ICT, Sport, Art, Music and<br />
Drama; all of which are taught by specialist teachers.<br />
Additionally, our ‘Shine’ enrichment program offers<br />
a diverse range of activities that pupils wouldn’t<br />
ordinarily have access to during term time. This runs<br />
from Reception to Year 6, on a Friday afternoon,<br />
and is an exciting and uplifting end to the week.<br />
We pride ourselves on our reputation for being a creative<br />
school and know that a number of parents choose<br />
<strong>Mayville</strong> specifically for this reason. Our independent<br />
curriculum allows us to timetable lessons in Dance,<br />
Music, Drama and Visual Arts, alongside regular<br />
performance opportunities. It is our firm belief that<br />
creativity in learning is central to the development<br />
of essential problem-solving and lateral thinking skills,<br />
for all children.<br />
Beyond the classroom, regular educational trips,<br />
excursions and a wide range of extra-curricular<br />
activities are on offer. Residential visits start in Year 3<br />
and give pupils the chance to strengthen friendships,<br />
learn new skills and grow in confidence.<br />
The three-house system (Austen, Cavell, Nelson)<br />
provides a sense of family across age groups<br />
and encourages friendly competition. Pupils are<br />
encouraged to strive for excellence and compete<br />
alongside their peers for cups in academic<br />
achievement, conduct, sport and creative arts.<br />
The learning experience in the Pre-Prep and Junior<br />
<strong>School</strong> is designed to provide our pupils with a wealth<br />
of educational and pastoral opportunities, which help<br />
them discover a life-long love of learning and become<br />
self-assured, happy children; ready for the next stage<br />
in their academic lives.