Principal’s Weekly Post – Week 24

Dear Parents and Carers,

It has been another wonderful week here at York High, and I want to start by expressing my sincere thanks for the continued engagement of our school community. Your feedback is essential to help us navigate towards a better experience for every student.

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent Parent Survey. We had a fantastic response rate, providing us with invaluable data. I would also like to thank those of you who came into school to meet with me this week. These discussions regarding the survey’s key themes were incredibly productive. Please rest assured that your voices are being heard; this feedback will directly feed into our strategic planning as we continue to refine and improve our overall school offer.

It was a pleasure to see so many families on site for the Year 10 Parents’ Evening on Wednesday. As our Year 10s move further into their GCSE and vocational courses, the partnership between home and school becomes more vital than ever. Thank you for your continued support of your children’s academic journeys during this pivotal year.

The excitement in the corridors is palpable as we head into show week! Our talented students and dedicated staff have been working tirelessly on this year’s production: Annie.

We would love to see as many of you there as possible to support the arts at York High. Performances will take place:

• Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (18-20 March)

It promises to be a spectacular show full of energy and talent. Please check our Facebook page or the main office for remaining ticket availability.

Warmly,

Gavin Kumar
Principal

Parent Governor Vacancy

We currently have a vacancy for a parent governor and we are inviting you to stand for election or to nominate another parent to do so. We currently have one vacancy and the term of office is four years.

If you would like further information, please email d.becton@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk

Nominations must be received by Friday 20 March.

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.

Raising Robots

Network Rail have organised a session for the summer holidays for 12-14 year old interested in STEM. You can sign up via the QR code below or by visiting this link. 

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.