Mrs Hardcastle reflects on her own sense of ‘mum guilt’, in trying to balance the demands of work, parenting and modern family life.
Sport, Survival and Salvation
The last year has been tough. Mrs Hardcastle reflects on how staying physically active has helped her to survive the pandemic and maintain a positive outlook.
Supporting Learning Differences Remotely
Remote doesn’t have to be ‘remote’. Our SENCO, Miss Hewitt, reflects on how Mayville has maintained connections and adapted the delivery of learning.
Shining the Light on LGBT+
During LGBT+ History Month, PSHE Co-ordinator & English teacher, Mrs Hardcastle, highlights the importance of celebrating diversity in literature.
Tackling the Reluctant Reader
When your child doesn’t love reading as much as you: how to tackle the reluctant reader. Mrs Matthias-Rosser offers some lockdown tips.
Digital Literacy – A Lockdown Silver Lining
What are pupils learning during lockdown? Mrs Mills discusses how the mastery of soft skills is helping to prepare pupils for the future and life beyond school.
Language Matters
‘The words we use matter, the way we talk to people, communicate with them, write to them matters.’ – Ms Reid discusses how language, in fact, matters.
Rising Up Through Poetry
In response to Amanda Gorman’s poem at the presidential inauguration, Mrs Hardcastle reflects on the often misunderstood power of poetry.
Strategies For Successful Home Learning
The current lockdown may present new challenges. Our Headteacher and Senior Management Team suggest some strategies for successful home learning.