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Week 26 – 31 March 2023 As the Spring Term draws to a close, it’s important to reflect on all of the positive aspects of life at York High School. The efforts of the sports teams this term have been a credit to the RESILIENCE of the students. They may not have always won, but...
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Week 24 – 17 March 2023 I can’t believe that I have been at York High School for a month already; and what a month it has been. I have to say that the whole school community have made me feel very welcome and the students and staff have been fantastic – especially if I...
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Calling all YHS leavers from 2010 – 2020, we are beginning to collate a YHS Alumni, and we would love to be able to share your journey through education and in to work. If you left YHS between 2010 and 2020, please get in touch with Emily Callan, Careers Lead, to find out more. Please...
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Week 22 – 3 March 2023 My name is Amanda Fraser and it is a pleasure to be introducing the Weekly Update this week as the Interim Headteacher of York High School. As you are aware, Mr Sims has taken time to have the historic injury on his ankle fixed. I have been asked to...
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Week 21 – 24 February 2023 It was great to end the last half term on Children’s Mental Health Week. KS3 pupils made paper chains highlighting the importance of connecting and KS4 pupils sent postcards to those they feel connected to. Should you require any support around your child’s mental health please get in touch...
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Today 38 Year 8/9 students visited York St John University to get a flavour of post-18 options. everyone had a fabulous day and learned lots about the possibilities that university can offer. Thanks to the team at York St John for hosting us and well done to the students for representing York High so beautifully!
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Week 19 – 3 February 2023 Personal news to start this week, for many years I have struggled with what has become an arthritic ankle. I had postponed the operation 3 years ago as I did not want to spend any length of time away from YHS while we were on our improvement journey. I...
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Week 17 – 13 January 2023 Upcoming Events Monday 16th January – Year 9 Options Taster Day Tuesday January – 17th GCSE Certificates Despite this being a really busy week at YHS the atmosphere when I have walked around school has been so calm. Blustery conditions can often lead to blustery behaviour in schools but...
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Yesterday our Year 11s took part in a number of challenges set by the team at Drax. Drax gave the students the “energy trilemma”, they were on the stock exchange with Aviva, scoping out a different way of attending university with CU Scarborough, “pumping it up” with CRODA Science, and building earthquake proof structures with...
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Yesterday the entire school attended our annual Careers Fair! We had over 25 stalls, with representatives from local colleges, 6th forms, the NHS, engineering, accountancy, apprenticeships, banking, cyber crime, healthcare, fitness and a variety of universities. If you or your business would like to get involved next year, please contact main reception for more information....
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