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The school will close its doors for the last time in June 2006 as part of the UK Government 's Building Schools for the Future project. MISSION STATEMENT The school will provide a quality education in a happy and secure learning environment in which all students are provided with oppurtunities, challenges and experiences that will enable them to achieve success and become caring, confident and informed citizens. INFORMATION Mansfield High School compromises of four buildings, Western, Rosla, Onward and Derwent. There are two recreation yards, an indoor sports hall, tennis courts, drama hall and a shared grass sports pitch. VALUES Fundamental to our success in achieving the Mission will be the practice of our values. We will: · Provide a quality education recognised for its excellence which challenges and develops all. · Create a supportive and caring environment. · Foster positive personal relationships between all members of our school community. · Strengthen links and further develop partnerships with parents, primary schools, colleges, industry, support services and the community. · Provide equality of opportunity for all. · Take pride in our school, its appearance and celebrate its successes. MANSFIELD MATTERS Mansfield Matters is the name of a weekly publication that is circulated amongst staff to keep them updated of changes and future events. Examples of information are, non uniform days, parents evenings, ICT support procedures and external achievements. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Led by Mr Gee, Mansfield High School offers a wide range of P.E facilities. An indoor multi use sports hall and an external all weather tennis court ensire that all sports are catered for. Joint use of Bent Head playing fields also means that grass sports are covered. ICT Mansfield High School has a wide range of Information Communication Technology equipment due in part, to its previous status as a technology centre. Two networks (wired and wireless) are in operation at Mansfield High School, and are supported by two seperate technical support teams. The curriculum support team comprises of 3 members, led by Adam Korol. Responsible for maintaining approximately 250 computers in various classrooms, the team operate from 2 offices. The main location is unofficially known as Area 51 , due to it's closed door policy and famous 'No Trespassing - Restricted Area' signs. This room is where testing is carried out and servers are kept, although it is rumoured another secret location for servers exists within the school. The other location, often referred to as the Skunk Works , is easily accessible and is home to the ICT Helpdesk, as well as being a repair and configuration centre for equipment. EXTERNAL ACTIVITIES The staff at Mansfield High School also partake in activities outside of school hours, such as educational trips, prom night and sporting events. One such sports event is a yearly Five-a-side Football tournament, which all local secondary schools enter teams for. Mansfield High Schools staff have won the competition 4 years in a row, and were being compared to Manchester United during their peak. The squad throughout the four years was:
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