Blog Author: Judith Bailey

Yesterday Lakes 11 and 12 enjoyed a fantastic Science Show at St Nicholas Gardens in Whitehaven hosted by the Town Council, they learnt lots about mini beasts and there was even an amazing robotic dog that came to say hello. After this they enjoyed a picnic in the sunshine at Castle…

This week Lakes 11 have been using what they could find on the beach to make some big pieces of art. Staff were super impressed with the children's ideas and they received some lovely comments from members of the public who passed them as they were getting creative.

Following an assessment today by Verity Sowden, MOVE Programme Lead, Mayfield School has been reaccredited as a MOVE Centre of Excellence.

MOVE Centre of Excellence status is awarded to schools/organisations using the MOVE Programme in the most effective and exemplary way. Centre’s of…

Lakes 6 had a lovely trip to the Lake District Wildlife Park! They had a big walk around the park looking out for the animals they have been learning about and explored the play area.

Lakes 7 have been on the train to Seascale, they played on the park and enjoyed an ice cream.

The Army Engagement Team visited Mayfield to work with students in Mountains Department developing participation skills, confidence and teamwork. Students had great fun and engaged really well with the different activities with the highlight being the inflatable assault course.

Lakes 4 are focusing on the stage of their story where there are ‘sand and shells’ to walk through. They went to Seascale collecting shells for their art, explored the sand, practiced walking/sitting on uneven ground and even sunbathing (with lots of sun cream on!) They then went to the playground…

Lakes 11 spent a fabulous morning exploring the old Victorian sea swimming pool at St Bees as part of their beach schools session.  They searched in the water and under rocks looking for and catching, prawns, crabs and being tickled by the anemones.  They made sure they left the area just as they…

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.

Mountains 1 are the grand champions of the Mountain’s Boccia competition! All teams were fantastic, thanks to Ali and her helpers for organising such an exciting competition. 

Mountains 1 had a fantastic time at Workington Library and Cafe West. They enjoyed exploring the library, choosing and listening to stories. They ordered yummy cakes from cafe west. 

Massive thank you to Planet Play who let Lakes 3 and Lakes 5 use their soft play for the afternoon, they kindly gave all the pupils squash whilst they were there and let everyone choose a snack and helped them exchange a coin for an item.  Everyone had a fantastic time.