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21
May

New principal to take top job at York High School

21 May 2024By,
A new principal has been appointed to lead York High School. Gavin Kumar has been named as the York secondary school’s new principal and will take up the post in September, following the retirement of current headteacher, Rod Sims. Mr Kumar, who is currently Trust Associate Principal at Hope Sentamu Learning Trust in York, previously...
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24
Apr

York High leader wins ‘Outstanding Headteacher’ award

24 April 2024By,
Rod Sims, Headteacher at York High School, has been recognised for his ‘outstanding contribution as a Head Teacher within an education establishment in the North of England during 2023/2024’ at the Educate North Awards last week. Mr Sims clinched the award due to the profound impact of his leadership and unwavering commitment, which has significantly...
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27
Mar

Trust pupils travel to ‘Toulouse and Beyond’ for brain tumour charity

27 March 2024By,
The South Bank MAT family of schools came together during the last week of term to raise money for a brain tumour charity in support of former Carr Junior and York High School pupil, Cain North. Pupils from all six schools belonging to York-based South Bank Multi Academy Trust (SBMAT) ran, kicked and passed a...
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22
Feb

York High Head to step down after 15 years

22 February 2024By,
The headteacher at a York secondary school will step down at the end of the school year after almost three decades in education. Rod Sims, Headteacher at York High School in Acomb, says he is leaving with a ‘heavy heart’ after a period of illness last year has made him re-evaluate his priorities. Mr Sims,...
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19
Oct

Amelia Headley

Office Administrator

19 October 2023By
Name: Amelia Headley Profession: Office Administrator Attended York High School: 2015-2020 Post-16 attended: York College University or college? N/A Favourite subject at school: Maths What I thought I wanted to do: Some kind of financial services work  What I ended up doing: Currently studying a Level 3 apprenticeship in business administration (working for a financial planning firm) How...
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17
Oct

Vicky Milbourn

Civil Servant

17 October 2023By
Name: Vicky Milbourn Profession: Civil Servant working in the countryside stewardship at Rural Payments Agency Attended York High School: 1998 – 2002 Post-16 attended: N/A University or college? N/A Favourite subject at school: English and Art What I thought I wanted to do: I wanted to be an Art or English teacher.   What I ended up...
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17
Oct

Thomas Smith

Groundskeeper

17 October 2023By
Name: Thomas Smith Profession: Groundskeeper at North of England Clay Target Centre Attended York High School: 2013 – 2018 Post-16 attended: Studied BTEC Science at York College University or college? Studied Psychology at University of Hull Favourite subject at school: Maths and Music What I thought I wanted to do: I wanted to be an Educational Psychologist.  What I ended...
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17
Oct

Leonie James

Animal Park Manager

17 October 2023By
Name: Leonie James Profession: Animal Park Manager Attended York High School: 2011 – 2016 Post-16 attended: Askham Bryan College University or college? Askham Bryan University Favourite subject at school: Geography and Photography What I thought I wanted to do: A career in the animal industry, as a zookeeper.  What I ended up doing: Becoming the manager...
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17
Oct

Katie Harrison

Teaching Assistant

17 October 2023By
Name: Katie Harrison Profession: Teaching Assistant Attended York High School: 2013 – 2018 Post-16 attended: I attended Askham Bryan College, where I completed a level 3 Animal Management Zoo Pathway course. I then completed a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship. University or college? N/A Favourite subject at school: Child Development What I thought I wanted to do: I...
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17
Oct

James Walker

Deskside IT Specialist

17 October 2023By
Name: James Walker Profession: Deskside IT Specialist Attended York High School: 1998 – 2000  Post-16 attended: York College University or college? N/A Favourite subject at school: Science (physics) What I thought I wanted to do: Engineer/Fabricator  What I ended up doing: IT Support How I got here: Anything I do I have to enjoy, this helps me...
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2 weeks ago

🍔Free School Meals are Changing🍕

From September 2026 more families will qualify for Free School Meals.
If your household is in receipt of:
🔘Universal Credit
🔘Income-related Employment & Support Allowance
🔘Support under Part 6 of the immigration and Asylum Act 1999
🔘Guaranteed element of Pension Credit
your child will be entitled to free school meals, but it's not automatic - you MUST apply for them.

Visit: www.northyorks.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals to start your application
(When completing the form, make sure you change the 'Local Authority' to York)

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4 weeks ago

🎤Prizes Galore🎤

What an Unmissable day we have had...

This morning we started the day with our fantastic end of term Blue & Platinum Ticket draws - handing out vouchers for H&M, Playstation & Amazon for the lucky Blue Ticket winners, and the big one, a £250 Amazon Voucher to our Platinum winner, Daenerys!

Mr Kumar then celebrated with our RAS Achievers, Andrea & Carter, both nominated by members of SLT.

And we cannot ignore the fantastic 'SINGO BINGO' which has been absolutely amazing.

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4 weeks ago

⚽Is it Coming Home?⚽

Tonight England take on Argentina in the World Cup Semi-Finals.

Will they win, and join Spain in the Final?
Is Football Coming Home?

We are looking forward to seeing you all in the morning, for those gate chats on how the game went!

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