Mayville High School Prospectus

AT THE HEART OF
THE COMMUNITY
We promote a strong sense of
personal and social responsibility
in pupils. Mayville children learn
to appreciate the advantages they
have and how to embark on a life
of service.
“High in empathy… pupils are
positive in their commitment
to improving the lives of others,
both within and beyond school.”
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Pupils are encouraged to contribute to the wider
community through active involvement and
fundraising with both local and national charities.
Mayville life is characterised by its caring community
spirit; every child is nurtured and supported in their
endeavours. Each House nominates a charity to
support every year and pupils take ownership of both
the activities and the beneficiaries of their fundraising.
Whether it is cake sales, sponsored walks,
or collecting for the local food bank, our pupils
are committed to supporting a range of worthy
causes through their fundraising efforts. There are
also opportunities for families to get involved,
particularly with our annual whole-school fundraising
fairs and regular PTA events.
During their time at School, our pupils also learn
to meet the challenges of the wider world and
develop a sense of global citizenship, empowering
them to become the responsible leaders of the future.
Junior pupils volunteer as Cyber Ambassadors,
to educate and support their fellow pupils and help
keep them safe online. In addition to our own School
Council, Senior pupils are involved in Council
of Portsmouth Students (COPS), using their voice
to shape the future in a number of key areas, such
as: climate change, diversity & inclusion, careers
and mental health & wellbeing.
“Pupils spoke of their influence on decision-making through the
school councils, taking positions of responsibility and participating in
eco-committees, feeling that they were listened to and that resulting
decisions were explained whether they were accepted or not.”
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