School type High school Superintendent Joy Uniac Principal Jim Kardash Mascot Maverick | Founded 1969 Area trustee Stan Cameron Phone +1 905-846-6060 Number of students 1,844 (2015) | |
Motto To strive, to seek, to find District | ||
Mayfield Secondary School is located in Caledon, Ontario, Canada. It is one of two Regional Arts Schools in the Peel District School Board.
Contents
- Mayfield secondary school 2015
- Regional Arts Program
- Dance Program
- Clubs
- Reach for the Top Team
- Mock Trial Team
- Notable alumni
- References
Mayfield secondary school 2015
Regional Arts Program
Four disciplines of art are hosted at Mayfield: Drama, Dance, Music, and Visual Arts. Each has its own night to showcase the talents of the students at a junior (grades 9 and 10) and senior (grades 11 and 12) level. Mayfield's drama program is one of the finest in the Peel District. They put on a spectacular fall musical and spring play every year. Their improv team also competes in various National competitions. Mayfield has an impressive music program that offers many unique ways for students to strive for their maximum potential. Jazz, Classical, and Alternative music styles are offered, and students grow close bonds with other students through their extra-curricular activities. Mayfield's music program has won many awards, and is regularly invited to Musicfest National's for several of its performance ensembles.
Dance Program
Mayfield's dance program, part of the Regional Arts Program, accepts 50-60 students per year for the four year program. It includes theoretical (dance history, culture, important figures in the dance world, the dance industry and different styles of dance) and practical components about the program. The program focuses on classical ballet and modern dance; however, to ensure students are exposed to other styles of dance, the program brings in experienced instructors to hold workshops a few times per semester. In this way, students are able to learn important dance technique while experiencing other styles of dance such as jazz, hip hop, ballroom styles, and many other styles of dance from around the world.
Every year, the department prepares a winter dance production. Each year explores a different winter related theme but every other year, the department performs The Nutcracker. In 2011, the department performed a show called Winter Miracles which explored the idea of miracles. The department also prepares a spring show in May and themes for this show can vary greatly. Although during the winter show students are able to show off their dancing talent, during the May show, students are able to choreograph their own pieces and audition them into the show. Therefore the show includes teacher and student choreography. Furthermore, the May show is largely organized by the Grade 12 students as their final leadership project. Each student is assigned a role to ensure the success of the show. Some roles include Student Producer, Stage Manager, Runners, Decorations Crew, Photography Crew, and more. Overall, the Dance Program provides students with an incredible opportunity to enjoy the arts while pursuing their studies.
Clubs
Mayfield is home to a number of clubs and student groups:
Reach for the Top Team
In the 2006-2007 season the Mayfield Reach for the Top team placed first in the Region of Peel qualifying them for the provincials. At the provincials the team placed in the top ten allowing them to progress into the TV round. Here they played one game against Gloucester Secondary School from Ottawa. The team lost but managed to attain a provincial ranking of 7th place.
In the 2007-2008 season the Mayfield Reach for the Top team placed first in the Region of Peel for the third year in a row, with a perfect record allowing the team to advance into the Ontario provincials. At the provincials the team placed in the top 10, once again allowing them into the TV round. In the TV round they played 3 games finishing in 3rd place overall. This year the team also adopted a mascot, a plush holstein named Cicero.
The next year was a rebuilding year for Mayfield having lost their two best players. Despite this they managed to advance into the provincials as the 2nd place team in the Region of Peel. At the provincials they ended the first day of competition with a 2-5 record. This placed them in the 35th position and stopped them from advancing into the TV round.
Mock Trial Team
Mayfield is home to one of the top Mock Trial teams in the country. The team is coached by award winning law teacher Jo Thornton and criminal defense lawyer Rana Thiara.