Week 27 – 19 April 2024
Key Dates
- Y11 GCSE Exams begin – Tuesday 7th May
Rocking Week at YHS
Rod Sims
Dutch Exchange
This week 14 of our Year 9 students took part in an exchange with Wateringse Veld College from the Netherlands who visited us in York.
They toured the school, participated in lessons, and considered the similarities and differences between their schools and lives before creating a presentation on the issues affecting them as young people.
They also had the opportunity to hike around Sutton Bank and the White Horse of Yorkshire, and go bowling with their new friends.
Our YHS students represented the school admirably and we are proud of the enthusiasm with which they approached each opportunity.
Miss Donkin
Whitby
Last Friday, pupils with the best ATL scores in each year group went to Whitby!
The sun was shining for this special rewards trip and we all felt lucky to live near such a beautiful place.
Pupils (and staff!) braved the 199 steps to Whitby Abbey, before enjoying an open-top tour bus journey through Whitby. We learnt lots about the fishing trade, pirates and saw the whale-bone arch up close.
After a quick game of football on the beach, we were more than ready for our fish and chips lunch! We browsed a few shops, before enjoying some time in Funland, with a quick ice cream stop before returning to school.
Competition for a place on the ATL trips is always fierce; well done to the pupils who were successful this time.
Thank you for consistently working so hard in your lessons and for being a credit to the school on the trip.
Miss Burns
Last chance to join the Rock Revolution!
What a week we have had, with our school production of We Will Rock You.
The cast and crew have worked together to create an amazing show, that has had audiences dancing in their seats!
If you haven’t seen the show, it’s not to late – we have one more performance tonight (Friday 19th April) so come on down and grab a ticket on the door.
Tickets: Adults £4, Children £3
This is truly a show not to be missed!
In Other News
YHS Way – Strong Finish
Summer Uniform
From May Day Bank Holiday (6th May), pupils have the option to wear tailored school shorts, such as the images below.
Pupils can wear tailored shorts but must be wearing plain black ankle/trainer socks.
The tailored school shorts must be purchased via SchoolShop.
No other type of short will be allowed.
Community News
NHS Dental Spaces
Acomb Juniors – Cricket
Heslington Hurricanes – Taster Session
The Heslington Hurricanes are hosting a free taster session on Saturday 20th April, for new players to come and play some cricket.
Designed specifically for gender diverse people, women and girls aged 12/13 upwards the Heslington Hurricanes aim is to improve participation in the sport.
As the name suggests, we are based at Heslington Cricket Club in York.
