EDUCATION
Mayfield School :
an independent boarding and day school for girls
Set in the peaceful Sussex countryside , Mayfield School is an independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 . Sport and the development of a lifelong healthy and balanced lifestyle are integral to the life of girls at Mayfield School .
Riding has been an important part of life at Mayfield for over twenty years , and , with the recent upgrading of on-site facilities , the school is now able to offer even more training and wonderful opportunities to riders of all levels . The yard , which is situated less than one minute ’ s walk from the main school building and just a stone ’ s throw from the sports fields , is home to around 30 horses at any one time . The majority of the horses belong to pupils , but it is also possible for girls to either loan , or share a pony during term time .
Mayfield students have an outstanding record of performance in equestrian competitions at school , national and international level , and the lady driving this success is riding director , Jill Barker ( BEd , BHSII J , CertEd ). Mayfield girls have an ethos of work hard and play hard , and Jill believes if you can create a passion , whether it is riding , ceramics - which the school are exceptionally good at - art , music , or something else that inspires you , it helps to motivate and encourage your academic life also .
“ We are an academic school that offers the opportunity to ride at the highest level ,” says Jill . “ Our results in producing successful riders who have gone on to pursue successful careers speak for themselves . The girls learn to manage their time in order to fit in everything that they want to do , and many of our riders are also involved in sports teams , drama productions and music . Once you inspire pupils , they are able to motivate themselves and opportunities open up to them .”
Mayfield caters for riders of all abilities and aspirations , with the training provided split into three levels : elite level , developmental level and grassroots level . Elite level is aimed at riders who have the potential to compete at the very top of their chosen discipline ; developmental level is aimed at riders with young horses and also at those wishing to gain more experience ; and grassroots level is for novice riders and those who are learning to ride . There are a mixture of riders at this level , with some riding purely for pleasure , while others are keen to progress up the grades .
To see first hand how we can help your daughter to flourish academically , to develop her talents – wherever they lie – and to discover her hidden ones , join us for an open morning or personal visit .
Mayfield School The Old Palace Mayfield East Sussex TN20 6PH
01435 874600 enquiry @ mayfieldgirls . org www . mayfieldgirls . org
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