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Message from the Head – Week 17

13 January 2023ByJane TaylorMessage from the Head

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...

Feb

Message from the Head – Week 19

3 February 2023ByJane TaylorMessage from the Head

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...

Mar

Message from the Head – Week 24

17 March 2023ByJane TaylorMessage from the Head

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...

Apr

Message from the Head – Week 28

28 April 2023ByJane TaylorMessage from the Head

Week 28 – 28 April 2023 I am very proud of the Year 11 students this week. Even when faced with industrial action on Thursday the majority of them came in and worked really hard. We have only a few short weeks of preparation, intervention and revision left and it is lovely to see them...

Mar

Message from the Head – Week 26

31 March 2023ByJane TaylorMessage from the Head

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...

May

Message from the Head – Week 30

12 May 2023ByJane TaylorMessage from the Head

Week 30 – 12 May 2023 It’s Good to Be Back It has been great to be back at YHS even for part of the time. It is strange but when you have had an enforced absence you appreciate the things that you take for granted normally. The genuine good wishes and warm welcomes I...

May

Message from the Head – Week 32

26 May 2023ByJane TaylorMessage from the Head

Week 32 – 26 May 2023 The first half of the summer term is complete and the GCSEs are well underway. Year 11 have completed a large number of their examinations already and have the remaining ones after the half term holidays. I hope that the break is an enjoyable one for all members of...

Mar

Message from the Head – Week 22

3 March 2023ByJane TaylorMessage from the Head

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...

May

Message from the Head – Week 31

19 May 2023ByJane TaylorMessage from the Head

Week 31 – 19 May 2023 Good afternoon everyone, just a brief update this week from me. This week the main focus has been on our Year 11 students as they start their GCSE’s. Exams this week have included Maths, Science, History and English among others. In school before the exams we have seen some...

Jun

Message from the Head – Week 33

9 June 2023ByJane TaylorMessage from the Head

Week 33 – 9 June 2023 I want to start this week in drawing attention to two particular projects. Firstly, Mrs Harrison accompanied Charlotte, Caitlin and Riley to Westfield on Thursday as they were delivering an assembly to the Year 6 students on transition as part of their role as wellbeing ambassadors. Mrs Harrison said...

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