Principal’s Weekly Post – Week 3

Dear Parents and Carers,

I want to take a moment to thank all of our students for their hard work and positive start to the academic year. It has been a pleasure to see so many of them engaged and demonstrating a strong commitment to their learning. This week, it was especially wonderful to see so many students receive an Excellence Every Day award. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are proud of your efforts.

Please be aware that York High School will have an early closure at 1:45pm on Thursday 25 September. This is to allow our staff to prepare the school for our annual Open Evening. 

Next week, we’ll be sharing some exciting news about an upcoming attendance rewards event to celebrate our students’ commitment to being in school and on time. Please keep an eye on your inboxes and our school social media platforms for more details.

We appreciate your continued support and partnership. Have a wonderful weekend!

Warm regards

Gavin Kumar
Principal

Enrichment at York High

We’ve loved seeing how engaged students have been with our extra-curricular activities this week! It has been great to see so many students take up the many opportunities on offer – thank you for your support.

A Google Form will be emailed to your child’s school email next week, for signing up to the next round of clubs, which will start on Monday 6 October. We will contact you to let you know that this form has been sent – this can be completed at home.

Careers Fair and Mock Interviews

We’re looking for employers, employees and training providers for our Careers Fair and mock interviews in January 2026. 

If you might be able to participate, please fill in this form – please also forward to any contacts who might be able to help.

Miss Bettney

Lecture at Bootham School

On Friday 10 October, at 7.00-8.00pm, Bootham School is hosting a lecture by Roger Camrass – a pioneer of technology-driven change – who will be speaking about ‘Living and thriving in an AI world’.

With over 50 years shaping the digital world alongside some of the globe’s biggest organisations, Roger now serves as Research Director at CIONET International, Europe’s largest network of digital leaders.

Tickets can be booked here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/69586

The lecture is the first in a series to honour the legacy of Bootham Old Scholar Jeremy Heywood, a much-loved figure and one of the UK’s most influential civil servants.

Portakabin Workplace Experience – Year 9/10

If your child has expressed interest in this trip, please ensure their form is returned by Monday 22 September.

Excellence Every Day Awards

We have returned to the new school year with a bang, and our staff have been awarding plenty of Excellence Every Day awards.

York College Open Events 2025-26

York College is hosting a number of Open Events during the 2025-26 academic year, as follows:

• Tuesday 7 October 2025, 5.30pm – 8.00pm
• Saturday 8 November 2025, 10.00am – 12.30pm
• Thursday 20 November 2025, 5.30pm – 8.00pm
• Thursday 12 February 2026, 5.30pm – 8.00pm
• Wednesday 29 April 2026, 5.30pm – 7.30pm

For more information, please visit the York College website.

More information on taster days will be available in due course.

Exciting Opportunity: Become a Committee Member for Inspire Alternative Provision

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and making a difference in their education? Excel Learning Trust’s alternative provision, Inspire Academy, is looking for dedicated and committed individuals to join its first-ever academy committee (a sub-committee of the trust board).

Further details about this opportunity and how to apply, can be found here.

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.