Mayfield Gets Messy for Mental Health: A Fun and Meaningful Day!

As part of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we were thrilled to host our exciting event, Mayfield Gets Messy for Mental Health, on Friday, May 16. The day was filled with a variety of messy activities, including water challenges, water fights, slime and other sensory experiences, all in support of raising awareness for mental health.

This non-uniform day encouraged students to wear clothes they didn’t mind getting wet or messy. We also asked for a £1 donation, which will be donated to the charity Mind to help fund important mental health initiatives.

The event was a fantastic opportunity for our students to have fun, engage with their peers, and learn more about mental health in an enjoyable and supportive environment. It was a memorable day, full of laughter, learning, and community spirit!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and supported this important cause, your generosity helps make a real difference.

Take a look at some of the highlights below and don’t forget to check out the full Mayfield Gets Messy for Mental Health 2025 Gallery to see more photos from the day!

A young boy in a white polo shirt and grey pants sits on a wooden bench beside a black tray filled with green water and floating plant pots. He holds a red pot, letting water stream out of it, appearing focused on the activity. In the background, two adults stand near a table outside a light blue building.

A girl in a blue apron sits on a bench eating a snack near a black tray filled with green water and floating pots. An adult leans in to help, while others gather around a nearby table. The scene suggests a calm moment after water play activities under a shaded structure.

Several children and adults participate in outdoor water play on a sunny day. One person carries a small paddling pool, and others play with a hose on an artificial turf field. A pink cup and shadows are visible in the foreground, and a white canopy structure stands in the background under a clear blue sky.

A lively water fight is in full swing on a green field. One participant lifts a large yellow container to toss water, while others wield buckets and water guns. Trees, a blue fence, and long shadows mark the sunny afternoon setting.