27th MarMayfield visits Newnham College, CambridgeOn Monday 26th March 2018, a group of thirty Year 10 and 11 students visited Newnham College, Cambridge. The college is one of thirty-one that constitute Cambridge University which is one of the world's oldest universities and leading academic centres. The aim of the day was to give an insight into student life, the experience of learning at the University as well as the application process. The day started early with the coach journey from Dagenham to Cambridge. "We arrived a little early which meant we had the opportunity to walk to see some of the sights, such as King's College Chapel and the famous punts on the river." After a welcome and introduction to the day by Sophie the students took part in a Q&A with current undergraduates of the college. The undergraduates were very well informed and engaging. Following this the students were given a tour of the college buildings including the grounds, a student room, the dining hall and the very impressive library. During the tour the students were able to ask questions about every aspect of student life. Following lunch the students had a taster lecture on the subject of the Atlantic slave trade. The lecture was fascinating and the students really valued the Q&A at the end. Finally the students were given a talk about their options now. Students were given guidance on the options to choose in Sixth Form, what sort of experiences they can be gaining and what to expect from the application process itself. The students were left with the message that they should aim to be super-curricular and to explore areas that most interest them. This is certainly a message they will be taking back to school. By the end of the day the students were enthusiastic with several declaring their intention to apply to Cambridge University. Thank you to Miss S Bagnall for organising the trip.
26th MarYear 7 Netball VictoryAnother great win for the Year 7 Netball team in their penultimate game of the season! Tia and Lateefah dominated the shooting circle, managing to secure a win of 9-0 against Palmer Catholic Academy. Let’s do it again for the last game!
22nd MarMuch Ado About NothingOn Wednesday 21st March 2018, 30 of Mayfield's Year 9 students attended Shakespeare's Globe to watch, Much Ado About Nothing, one of the most recognised and studied plays in Education. All of the students were well-behaved, well-mannered, and set a fantastic example for Mayfield School. Unfortunately this was the very last performance of Much Ado About Nothing but it was enjoyed by all who attended, and everyone was grateful to be there.
20th MarPlaying with Fire - The dangers of Mobile PhonesOn Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th March 2018, actresses from the Redbridge Drama Centre performed a show to our year seven students. The performance, titled "Playing with Fire" depicted the obsessive relationship young people often have with their mobile devices, and showed just how dangerous the attachment to a mobile phone can potentially be. The play focused on showing how a child became distracted from her school work and her family, as well as her role in bullying peers via social media groups. The show also exemplified the detrimental effects social media can have on the confidence of young people, as well as how small mishaps can be blown out of proportion.
12th MarYear 7 Netball SuccessWhat a fantastic week of netball the Year 7 team have had! They have played three games back to back and have had three consecutive wins. We wish them the best of luck in the remaining games. Go Mayfield!
7th MarEngland Athletics National ChampionshipMayfield School was represented at the England Athletics National Indoor Age Group Championships in Sheffield from the 24th - 25th February 2018 at the hands of Mario Dobrescu, who competed in the Under 15 Boys 200m event. Coming into the championship as the Essex and Eastern Counties Champion, Mario cruised through his heats and entered the final with the second fastest time from the qualifying heats. In a closely contested race he broke his personal best with a time of 22.80s, which won him the bronze medal, closely following the winner who had a time of 22.51s, which is the fourth fastest ever for an Under 15 indoors. The silver medallist had a time of 22.58s and holds the World Record for fastest 300m ever run by a 13 year old. This excellent performance by Mario puts him as the third fastest Under 15 200m runner in the country. Mario hopes to build on this success during the outdoor season with English Schools in the upcoming months.
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