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Lakes 7 have really enjoyed exploring the topic of Growing, we have started our term with the book Monkey Puzzle. In our Art sessions we have been busy creating lots of animals for our display.

As part of a Meal Preparation topic in Daily Living, Mountains 8 have been experimenting with a range of ingredients making healthy smoothies. They each took turns choosing which ingredients they'd like to put together, popped them in a blender and even gave them a try with some great success!…

Mountains 11 have been learning about animal care (for their ASDAN work) based around looking after ‘Bella’ the dog. We have covered so far - food she can’t eat and the needs of a dog for it to be fit, healthy and happy. The students have been enjoying getting to know ‘Bella’ and have enjoyed…

Lakes 13 enjoyed a trip to Whinlatter this week. We made some bird feeders in the forest and hung them in the trees.

Mountains 4 spent the day on Wednesday making bread, following its journey from field to fork. The children looked at the process of growing wheat to make flour then we used the flour to create our dough and finally bread rolls. Lots of functional skills on display: following instructions,…

Lakes 6 are exploring our outdoor school. They collected lots of foliage and made beautiful collages

This year Mayfield School was successful in securing a place on the Short Break Framework.  The first short break for 5 to 11 year olds took place yesterday.

Lakes 4 were very excited when they received a letter from Her Lady in Waiting and a thank you card from the The Queen following a card that they sent to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. The card was made by the pupils activating a spinner to make marks with paint, this made each of their squares…

We have had the most AMAZING day at Mayfield Summer Festival.  Massive thank you to all the performers - Hayden, Ged Hagan Music, Committed2Rock, Jetstream2020, Evie, Lynn, Steve and our very own Declan.

Thank you to Bee Unique for working hard all day and providing the inflatable slides,…

A group of Sixth Form students have just completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expedition/ Exploration, they have been focusing on teamwork and campcraft through a variety of activities including hiking, shelter building, using stoves, teambuilding activities and beach schools in…

Mountains 9 visited Jigsaw to hand over the cheque for the money they raised selling soap in memory of Leo. Massive well done to all involved raising an amazing £578.