Mayville High School Prospectus

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