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17
Jun

York headteacher wins second award this year

17 June 2024By,
A York headteacher, previously honoured for his exceptional leadership in the North of England at the Educate North Awards, has now won a national award at the Education Business Awards last week. Rod Sims, Headteacher at York High School, has received the ‘Education Business Leadership Award – Secondary’ at the Education Business Awards ceremony in...
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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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