Principal’s Weekly Post – Week 33

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back for the final half term of the academic year. I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable break. 

This is a really important time as we consolidate our learning, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to the next challenges ahead of us. Let’s make these next few weeks count, working together to make this final half term a productive and positive one for everyone. We have exciting events and learning opportunities planned, and I encourage all students to continue engaging fully in their lessons and extracurricular activities.

To our incredible Year 11 students, this is it! As you embark on your final set of examinations, please know that we are all incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and resilience. You’ve prepared diligently for this moment, and we have every confidence in your abilities. Remember to take care of yourselves during this intense period. Get enough rest, eat well, and take short breaks when you need them. Believe in yourselves, stay focused, and show everyone what you’re capable of. We’re all rooting for your success.

Wishing you all a fantastic final push to the end of the academic year.

Warm regards

Gavin Kumar
Principal

City of York Council SEND survey for Parents and Carers

Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in York, and their parents and carers, are being asked to share their views on the work of the city’s SEND partnership, the Education, Health and Care Teams which plan and organises SEND services.

If you have a child with special educational needs and disabilities please complete the survey to have your say and help shape future plans.

Please note: the survey closes today (Friday 6 June)

Year 10 Hospitality and Catering

What better way to spend a Wednesday morning than testing the resilience of Year 10 Hospitality and Catering pupils by making Chocolate Fondant dessert. The group is currently working on a mock NEA and one of the tasks set is to produce a dessert.

They have demonstrated a wide range of practical skills during the year whilst making a variety of products, facing and overcoming many challenges along the way.

Making this dessert is not easy – the difference between perfection and overbaked can happen within a minute or two so it takes careful planning and timing to get it right.

The Year 10 absolutely smashed it today. I couldn’t be prouder of them all. Well done!

Mrs Webster

Year 8 opportunity to get into film!

After the success of the programme last year, we are working with Aesthethica to provide Year 8 students with an opportunity to get involved with film making. The outline of this half term project is set out below. More information is available from Mrs Lancaster.

Session 1 – Aesthetica Talk – Friday, 6 June
3.15pm – 4.15pm: Presentation by a speaker from Aesthetica
4.15pm – 5.05pm: Students will watch a selection of last year’s student films, followed by a teacher-led discussion

Session 2 – Viridian FX – Friday 13 June
3.15pm – 4.15pm: Presentation by a speaker from Viridian FX (the people who did the FX for House of the Dragon)
4.15pm – 5.05pm: Students will engage in idea generation for their short films, guided by the teacher

Sessions 3 to 7 will be led by PQA and will run for the full two hours. Tuesday, 17 June, Tuesday, 24 June, Tuesday, 1 July, Tuesday, 8 July, Tuesday, 15 July. 3:15pm – 5:05pm

Mrs Lancaster

Year 8 and 9 Student Leaders

Community Cupboard

Our school is committed to helping those in need through our community cupboard, ensuring that every student and family has access to essential food/household items. Donations are always welcome and greatly appreciated, as they help us continue to support the local community.

If you or someone you know needs any support, please contact Aimee a.stewart@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk or Emma e.masterman@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk, or pop into main reception.

All requests will be handled with care and confidentiality.

The YHS Way

Next week’s focus: Routines and Habits – Movement