Principal’s Weekly Post – Week 30

Dear Parents and Carers,

It has been a wonderful week at York High School, and I am incredibly proud of the energy and focus our students have brought to the building. 

I would like to extend a massive “Good Luck” to our Year 11 students, who have officially begun their formal GCSE examinations. This is the culmination of years of hard work, and I am delighted to report that they have made a brilliant start. Their conduct in the exam hall has been exemplary, showing the maturity and resilience we have come to expect from our senior students. We are all behind you – keep that momentum going!

A huge thank you goes out to all our students for their fantastic contributions this week. Whether in the classroom or through peer support, your positive attitude makes York High a wonderful place to learn.

It has also been heartening to see such high attendance at our enrichment programme. Seeing students explore new interests and develop skills outside the standard curriculum is a highlight of our week. As a reminder, enrichment is a core part of the York High experience. Please encourage your child to check the latest enrichment timetable and sign up for a session if they haven’t already done so for the coming week.

Warmly,

Gavin Kumar
Principal

REACH Project

Students involved in the REACH project have so far participated in two character-development workshops with Kiran and a Zine making workshop. Upcoming workshops include Lino printing.

They are a super little group !

RAS Achievers

Well done to this week’s Year 11 RAS Achievers, Ethan, Lucy P, Shelby and Lucy S, nominated by Mr Swales, Year 11 Progress Leader.

Well done also to our Year 7 RAS Achievers, Isla, Lewis, Harley and Benji nominated by Mrs Kershaw, Year 7 Progress Leader.

Excellence Every Day

Congratulations to Millie and Emmie who were rewarded with hot chocolate with Mr Kumar for their excellence every day!

Word of the Week

This week, our Word of the Week is ”Compare”.

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.