Principal’s Weekly Post – Week 20

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we approach the final stretch of this half term, I want to take a moment to express my thanks to our entire school community. It has been an incredibly busy and productive few weeks. Please take note of the upcoming schedule, as next week looks a little different than usual. To allow for essential staff development, the schedule for students is as follows:

• Monday 9 – Tuesday 11 February: Normal school days
• Wednesday 11 February: Final day of the half term for all students
• Thursday 12 – Friday 13 February: School closed to students (Teacher Training Days)

We encourage all students to stay focused through Wednesday afternoon so we can finish the term on a high note.

As a reminder and to ensure you stay fully informed about your child’s daily life at school, we continue to ask all parents and carers to download the ClassCharts Parent App. This platform is our primary tool for sharing real-time information, including:

• Live Timetables: See exactly where your child should be throughout the day.
• Attendance Tracking: Monitor current attendance percentages.
• Behaviour & Achievement: View rewards, teacher comments, and any detention notices.

If you do not already have your unique log-in code, please email d.becton@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk to request your credentials.

Finally, I would like to thank all of our staff, students, and families for contributing to another incredibly positive half term. I wish you all a restful and enjoyable break.

Warmly,

Gavin Kumar
Principal

Y7/8 ISSP Lecture

Please see the image for details of the latest ISSP lecture for Year 7 and 8 students. If interested, please register via the QR code.

Year 10 Battlefields Parent Meeting

Parents (and students!) are warmly invited to a meeting on Monday 9 February at 6.00pm in the main hall to discuss the upcoming Battlefields trip.

Year 10 and 11 students

Apprenticeship vacancies

York College is currently advertising a number of apprenticeship vacancies which can be seen on the attached pdf. Each vacancy has a hyperlink to the Apprenticeship Service website, where you will find full job details and where you can submit your application.

A note on closing dates: vacancies often close earlier than the stated date, so if you are interested, please make sure you apply as soon as you can.

You can also read the attached guidance on how to write a strong application to ensure the best chance of success.

York Allstars Taekwondo

York Allstars Taekwondo club has spaces available for new members. We train locally and are a not for profit community club run by volunteers.

Taekwondo is an Olympic sport and teaches students courtesy, perseverance and self control. Our club has mixed training sessions and is suitable for students aged 10 years and above, as well as adults. For more information please see our Instagram page or contact 07791.665563.

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.