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Marlborough House, Kent
Mayfield School, East Sussex
“Mayfield School has a tradition of developing academic
excellence. Our curriculum encourages questioning,
reflection, creativity and the freedom to learn from mistakes.
While maths and science are among our most popular and
successful subjects at A Level, we have a first-class reputation
for creativity, and excel in the creative and performing arts.
We strongly believe in the benefits of studying a broad
range of subjects. The humanities afford an opportunity
for students to develop their own considered opinions
on some of the most important areas of life; globalisation
amplifies the importance of studying languages; and
the creative and performing arts have an extremely
positive impact on mental wellbeing, inspiring pupils
and allowing them to use their imaginations.
From dance to debating, drama to music, and a full
programme of sporting opportunities that includes
cricket, fencing, and top class equestrian facilities,
girls are challenged and supported to realise their
full potential, endowing them with a lifelong love of
learning and the opportunity to grow as individuals.
Mayfield girls are encouraged to “give everything a go” so
that they can find out where their passions, strengths and
weaknesses lie, while developing creative thinking, problem
solving skills, discipline, commitment and resilience.
At Mayfield, we believe the breadth and depth of our
curriculum, our extensive extra-curricular programme,
the nurturing, supportive and aspirational environment,
together with inspirational
teaching, all contribute
to enabling our girls
to be successful in
whatever they choose.”
“Life at Marlborough House School (MHS) extends well
beyond the classroom, where extra-curricular activities
enrich children’s experiences, developing the skills
children will need to thrive as adults in the 21st century.
Clubs at Marlborough House, including
mindfulness colouring to entrepreneurship, offer a
wide range of extra-curricular activities for pupils
to get stuck in to. The old favourites of chess, arts
and crafts, and karate are complemented by new
clubs such as construction and music technology.
Speech and drama, ballet, tap, street dance and
nine music clubs (including rock band and samba),
complete the selection for the performing arts
clubs, providing pupils with confidence building
experiences of public speaking and performing
either solo or as a part of an ensemble.
Marlborough House School also provides a great array
of sports clubs all taught by the school’s professional
sports teachers, including hockey, badminton,
shooting, tennis and cricket. On the topic of cricket,
MHS alumnus David Gower returned to the school
in 1999 to open the new Sports Hall and revisit the
cricket pitch where he scored his fir st century.
Prep School pupils have the opportunity to join
residential trips, this year includes a visit to France, a
classics trip to Pompeii and skiing in Italy. The school
also participates in national projects with Year 7s taking
part in the Young Entrepreneur Scheme, which aims
to inspire them to think big and shoot for the stars.”
marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk
mayfieldgirls.org