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# Excellence through Nurture |
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'''Mayville High School''' is an [[Independent school|independent]] [[co-educational]] [[Day school|day]] school in [[Southsea |
'''Mayville High School''' is an [[Independent school|independent]], [[co-educational]] [[Day school|day]] school in [[Southsea, Portsmouth]], England. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Mayville High School was founded in the home of Lottie West at 1 Gains Road in Portsmouth |
Mayville High School was founded in the home of Lottie West at 1 Gains Road in Portsmouth. The school moved to various locations before settling in its current premises. |
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Between 1911 and 1936, the school accepted boarding pupils, but they were later transferred to Charmandean Manor School in [[Worthing, West Sussex]]. In September 1936, it was reopened as a day school. |
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During the [[World War II|Second World War]], when [[Portsmouth]] was heavily damaged during [[Portsmouth Blitz|German bombings]]. Mayville was one of the few schools in England that were not evacuated. |
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In 1980 Mayville became a charitable trust. |
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Boys were formally admitted during the 1990s, though there had already been a small number attending since the end of the Second World War. The school is now co-educational, though boys and girls are taught separately in core curriculum subjects.<ref>[http://www.mayvillehighschool.com/120-years/ A Brief History (120 Years)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121116052609/http://www.mayvillehighschool.com/a-brief-history/ |date=2012-11-16 }}</ref> |
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==Academics== |
==Academics== |
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Mayville caters to children aged 2 to 16. Junior School pupils are generally given automatic entry into the Senior School while new applicants must pass a test and an interview. The school caters |
Mayville caters to children aged 2 to 16. Junior School pupils are generally given automatic entry into the Senior School, while new applicants must pass a test and an interview. The school caters to pupils of all abilities, offering specialized units for both "gifted and talented" children and those with learning disabilities.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mayvillehighschool.com/dyslexia/ |title=Dyslexia |access-date=3 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121117102537/http://www.mayvillehighschool.com/dyslexia/ |archive-date=17 November 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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In August 2017, 95% of Mayville High School pupils obtained five A* to C grades, including the core subjects of Mathematics and English.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mayvillehighschool.com/annual-review/|title=Annual Review — Mayville High School|website=Mayville High School|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref> |
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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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The Early Years Foundation Stage at Mayville is divided into |
The Early Years Foundation Stage at Mayville is divided into three areas: |
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===Nursery=== |
===Nursery=== |
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The nursery at Mayville is housed on the Kenilworth premises with the Pre-Prep and Junior |
The nursery at Mayville is housed on the Kenilworth premises with the Pre-Prep and Junior departments. |
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All children in the Foundation Stage are taught Music, PE, and French |
All children in the Foundation Stage are taught Music, Physical Education (PE), and French. Children can play outside and explore a garden area. Mayville runs trips on foot or by minibus. |
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===Lower 1=== |
===Lower 1=== |
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Lower 1 is Mayville High |
Lower 1 is Mayville High School's [[Reception (school)|reception class]] and is deemed the first proper year of school. From Lower 1 onwards, pupils wear uniforms, participate in whole-school events, and are separated into boys' and girls' classes. |
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Boys and girls are taught separately for most of the curriculum, with learning styles adapted to both sides, but regularly join together for activities |
Boys and girls are taught separately for most of the curriculum, with learning styles adapted to both sides, but regularly join together for activities centered on independent learning. |
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==Pre-Prep and Junior School== |
==Pre-Prep and Junior School== |
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Teachers in this part of the school are specialists in topics including English, mathematics, science, history, geography, religious education, art, IT, music, physical education, drama, and foreign languages. |
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Pupils are encouraged to take part in [[Extracurricular activity|extra-curricular activities]] to enhance their learning experience, including field trips, residential courses, concerts, themed curriculum days, productions, sporting competitions, community projects, and fundraising events. |
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===Wrap-Around Care=== |
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⚫ | Mayville is known for its expertise in the specialist tuition of [[Dyslexia|dyslexic]] pupils. The school runs the Harden-Davies Dyslexia Unit, catering to dyslexia, [[dyscalculia]], [[dyspraxia]], and mild speech and language disorders. Children aged 4 to 16 can receive an individual program of support to help them overcome their particular difficulties. |
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Mayville offers a breakfast and after-school club for 50 weeks of each year with nursery staff. Staff plan activities and trips based on children’s interests. |
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== Performing Arts == |
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Mayville High School runs dedicated departments for Drama, Music, and Dance, and has facilities on the school premises for rehearsals and performances. Pupils have opportunities for one-to-one classes in singing, acting, and public speaking, as well as collaborative work in Mayville's orchestra, choir, or band. Every year, Mayville pupils can participate in [[UK Rock Challenge|the Rock Challenge]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mayvillehighschool.com/news-blog/2018/5/8/summer-schools-in-performing-arts|title=Summer Schools in Performing Arts|work=Mayville High School|access-date=2018-11-23|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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The school launched the Mayville Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) in April 2018.<ref name="arts1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mayvillehighschool.com/performing-arts-and-sports-academies/|title=Performing Arts and Sports Academies — Mayville High School|website=Mayville High School|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref> The academy offers courses in Dance, Singing, Drama, and Technical Theatre, all of which conclude in stage performances for parents in the school's theatre studios, or for the wider public at nearby venues like [[Kings Theatre, Southsea|The Kings Theatre]] and [[Portsmouth Guildhall]]. |
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During the spring term Options Evening is arranged for Upper IV (Year 9) and their parents to discuss GCSE choices. |
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A number of Mayville High School pupils have gained [[London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art|LAMDA qualifications]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mayvillehighschool.com/creative-arts-junior|title=Creative Arts — Mayville High School|website=Mayville High School|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref> and performed at a professional level in West End productions. |
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== Sports == |
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Mayville's sports facilities encompass [[Sport of athletics|athletics]], [[badminton]], [[cricket]], [[association football|football]], [[gymnastics]], [[netball]], [[rounders]], [[rugby football|rugby]], [[Swimming (sport)|swimming]], [[tennis]], [[trampolining]], and [[volleyball]]. Included among these facilities is a 20-acre field in Southsea, used for rugby, football, and cricket practices and matches. |
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Internal sporting competitions take place between Mayville's three houses: Austen, Cavell, and Nelson. Mayville also competes with other schools on both a local and county-wide level.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mayvillehighschool.com/sports-senior|title=Sports — Mayville High School|website=Mayville High School|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref> |
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The Mayville Sports Academy offers extra-curricular opportunities to pupils who want to improve their fitness, skills, and teamwork. The academy runs a number of summer courses.<ref name="arts1"/> |
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==Catchment area and transport== |
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Mayville High School’s [[catchment area]] is typically wide. A fleet of minibuses pick up pupils from Horndean, [[Portsmouth Harbour railway station]], the [[Gosport Ferry]], and the [[Hovertravel|Hovercraft]]. Pupils living outside Portsmouth can use [[Lucketts Travel|Lucketts]]' Student City Link coaches. Mayville has pupils who travel back and forth to the [[Isle of Wight]] each day. |
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==Staff== |
==Staff== |
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Coordinates | 50°46′57″N 1°04′53″W / 50.7824°N 1.0815°W |
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Type | Private day school |
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Established | 1897 |
Founder | Charlotte West |
Headteacher | Rebecca Parkyn |
Staff | 120 |
Gender | Co-educational |
Age | 2 to 16 |
Enrolment | 480 |
Houses | 3 (Nelson (Yellow), Cavell (Blue), Austen (Green)) |
Colour(s) | Blue, pink and white |
Affiliation | Independent Schools Association (UK) |
School Hymn | Chosen Way (A School Hymn) |
Website | www |
Mayville High School is an independent, co-educational day school in Southsea, Portsmouth, England.
History
Mayville High School was founded in the home of Lottie West at 1 Gains Road in Portsmouth. The school moved to various locations before settling in its current premises.
Between 1911 and 1936, the school accepted boarding pupils, but they were later transferred to Charmandean Manor School in Worthing, West Sussex. In September 1936, it was reopened as a day school.
During the Second World War, when Portsmouth was heavily damaged during German bombings. Mayville was one of the few schools in England that were not evacuated.
In 1980 Mayville became a charitable trust.
Boys were formally admitted during the 1990s, though there had already been a small number attending since the end of the Second World War. The school is now co-educational, though boys and girls are taught separately in core curriculum subjects.[1]
Academics
Mayville caters to children aged 2 to 16. Junior School pupils are generally given automatic entry into the Senior School, while new applicants must pass a test and an interview. The school caters to pupils of all abilities, offering specialized units for both "gifted and talented" children and those with learning disabilities.[2]
In August 2017, 95% of Mayville High School pupils obtained five A* to C grades, including the core subjects of Mathematics and English.[3]
Early years
The Early Years Foundation Stage at Mayville is divided into three areas:
Nursery
The nursery at Mayville is housed on the Kenilworth premises with the Pre-Prep and Junior departments.
All children in the Foundation Stage are taught Music, Physical Education (PE), and French. Children can play outside and explore a garden area. Mayville runs trips on foot or by minibus.
Lower 1
Lower 1 is Mayville High School's reception class and is deemed the first proper year of school. From Lower 1 onwards, pupils wear uniforms, participate in whole-school events, and are separated into boys' and girls' classes.
Boys and girls are taught separately for most of the curriculum, with learning styles adapted to both sides, but regularly join together for activities centered on independent learning.
Pre-Prep and Junior School
Teachers in this part of the school are specialists in topics including English, mathematics, science, history, geography, religious education, art, IT, music, physical education, drama, and foreign languages.
Senior School
In the Senior School, pupils also take CAT tests, or Cognitive Abilities Tests, which are used throughout the school as baseline testing.
Dyslexia
Mayville is known for its expertise in the specialist tuition of dyslexic pupils. The school runs the Harden-Davies Dyslexia Unit, catering to dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, and mild speech and language disorders. Children aged 4 to 16 can receive an individual program of support to help them overcome their particular difficulties.
The Harden-Davies Dyslexia Unit is regularly inspected by CreSTeD. They were most recently inspected in February 2020, when the Dyslexia Unit status was last renewed.
Performing Arts
Mayville High School runs dedicated departments for Drama, Music, and Dance, and has facilities on the school premises for rehearsals and performances. Pupils have opportunities for one-to-one classes in singing, acting, and public speaking, as well as collaborative work in Mayville's orchestra, choir, or band. Every year, Mayville pupils can participate in the Rock Challenge.[4]
The school launched the Mayville Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) in April 2018.[5] The academy offers courses in Dance, Singing, Drama, and Technical Theatre, all of which conclude in stage performances for parents in the school's theatre studios, or for the wider public at nearby venues like The Kings Theatre and Portsmouth Guildhall.
A number of Mayville High School pupils have gained LAMDA qualifications,[6] and performed at a professional level in West End productions.
Sports
Mayville's sports facilities encompass athletics, badminton, cricket, football, gymnastics, netball, rounders, rugby, swimming, tennis, trampolining, and volleyball. Included among these facilities is a 20-acre field in Southsea, used for rugby, football, and cricket practices and matches.
Internal sporting competitions take place between Mayville's three houses: Austen, Cavell, and Nelson. Mayville also competes with other schools on both a local and county-wide level.[7]
The Mayville Sports Academy offers extra-curricular opportunities to pupils who want to improve their fitness, skills, and teamwork. The academy runs a number of summer courses.[5]
Staff
Mayville uses general classroom teachers in the junior school and specialist teachers in the senior school, as is common practice in the United Kingdom. Alongside teachers, the school employs a range of support staff.
References
- ^ A Brief History (120 Years) Archived 2012-11-16 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Dyslexia". Archived from the original on 17 November 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Annual Review — Mayville High School". Mayville High School. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ "Summer Schools in Performing Arts". Mayville High School. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Performing Arts and Sports Academies — Mayville High School". Mayville High School. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ "Creative Arts — Mayville High School". Mayville High School. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
- ^ "Sports — Mayville High School". Mayville High School. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
External links
- Mayville High School website
- Profile on the ISC website