It’s been another fantastic week at York High School. It was a genuine pleasure to see such a large attendance at our first ‘Slice of Advice Evening’ for our Year 11 cohort. The evening was a real success with students and parents/carers taking away key advice on how to be successful in the forthcoming academic and GCSE examinations.
Have a great weekend.
Gavin Kumar
Principal
Tuesday 8 October
Open Evening for Year 5/6 pupils and their families
Wednesday 23 October, Wednesday 6 November & Wednesday 13 November
Exam Stress Sessions for Year 11
It was absolutely fantastic to have so many parents and carers join us for the Year 11 Expectations Evening on Wednesday. It was great to have chance to chat with you about how to support your child throughout Year 11, and to see pupils and parents getting excellent revision advice from the subject stands. The presentation has been emailed to all Year 11 parents today and we look forward to continuing to work with you to support our pupils right up until their final exam.
Our Breakfast Club runs each morning from 8am (last entry 8:20am), offering hot sandwiches, waffles, pastries and bagels. Breakfast is FREE of charge to all of our students. No need to book, everyone is welcome.
All Year 11 students have been issued with a link to register their interest in the role of Prefect at York High School. This year we want to give our Year 11 pupils leadership opportunities and this starts with our roles of Prefects and then Head Boy and Girl.
Please ask your child to check their school email for the link to apply for the role.
Our Wellbeing in Mind team are offering exam stress workshops, which will run on:
If your child wishes to participate, please encourage them to complete the google form sent to their email. Pupils are required to attend all three sessions.
Our Wellbeing in Mind team are also looking to offer an information service on the topics of anxiety and the teenage brain. This link will take you to a form to complete if you would like to sign up to any of the sessions.
The sessions will take place at York High School and once we have confirmed numbers we will be in touch with further details.
We are providing various after-school activities for pupils at nearby primary schools this year, including a Photoshop Club for children in Year 6.
Photoshop is the leading software package for creating personalised greetings cards, eye-catching posters, and much more. No prior knowledge is required; children will initially be taught the basic skills and will be able to progress at their own pace.
There is no cost to attend and colour printouts are provided free of charge.
For more information, and to register a place for your child at Photoshop Club, please complete this short form.
If you have any problems accessing the link, or if you have any questions, please email reception@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk with the subject ‘Year 6 Photoshop Club’.
Next week’s focus: Routines and Habits – Strong Finish to the Lesson
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📆 OPEN EVENING 📅
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to our annual Open Evening.
York High School's Open Evening is a wonderful opportunity to experience the characteristic warmth that makes our school setting so distinctive.
This year’s event will be held on Wednesday 7th October 2026, and will run from 6.00-8.00pm.
There is no need to book, just come along – all are welcome!
On the evening families will be given the opportunity to:
🔘Hear from our Principal, Mr Gavin Kumar and some of the key staff that work across the school.
🔘Meet students and staff.
🔘Experience a range of activities in our different subject areas.
🔘Find out how we support students to be happy and successful if they choose York High.
We can't wait to welcome everyone to York High!
For more information visit our website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk/open-evening/
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📆 OPEN EVENING 📅
Our annual Open Evening gives families the chance to see our community in action and to understand our culture and ethos.
York High School's Open Evening is a wonderful opportunity to experience the characteristic warmth that makes our school setting so distinctive.
This year’s event will be held on Wednesday 7th October 2026, and will run from 6.00-8.00pm.
There is no need to book, just come along – all are welcome!
On the evening families will be given the opportunity to:
🔘Hear from our Principal, Mr Gavin Kumar and some of the key staff that work across the school.
🔘Meet students and staff.
🔘Experience a range of activities in our different subject areas.
🔘Find out how we support students to be happy and successful if they choose York High.
We can't wait to welcome everyone to York High!
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