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14
Jul

Excel Learning Trust celebrates outstanding staff at inaugural Recognition Awards

14 July 2025By
York-based Excel Learning Trust proudly hosted its first-ever Staff Recognition Awards on 10 July 2025, celebrating the exceptional dedication and achievements of colleagues from across the Trust. The event, which was held at Millthorpe School, provided a heartfelt opportunity to honour individuals who consistently go above and beyond to deliver educational excellence. The evening was...
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14
Jul

Excel Learning Trust schools gather for Sportsfest

14 July 2025By
More than one hundred and fifty students from across York-based Excel Learning Trust joined together at York High School on Wednesday 9 July to take part in the Trust’s annual SportsFest. This festival of sports and fun, which brought together pupils from Year 2 through to Year 10, saw children from Excel’s schools congregate to...
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14
Jul

Scarcroft Primary School gains Inclusion Quality Mark and becomes a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for inclusion

14 July 2025By
Scarcroft Primary School has become the fifth school belonging to York-based Excel Learning Trust to be officially awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Inclusive School Award, in recognition of its deeply embedded inclusive values, high-quality pastoral care, and tailored support for all learners, particularly those with SEND and EAL (English as an Additional Language) needs....
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27
Jun

Excel Learning Trust schools celebrate the arts

27 June 2025By
The spirit of creativity and collaboration came alive on the evening of Wednesday 25 June as pupils from schools belonging to York-based Excel Learning Trust, gathered to celebrate the arts at the Trust’s annual ArtsFest. Families and friends of the pupils were treated to an enchanting evening of ‘Music from the Movies,’ featuring art, song,...
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20
Jun

York High School gains Inclusion Quality Mark and becomes a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for inclusion

20 June 2025By
York High School has been officially awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Inclusive School Award, in recognition of its exceptional commitment to inclusion, community engagement, student support and academic achievement. Following the lengthy process of self-evaluation, feedback and a formal two-day assessment visit from assessors, York High School has not only been awarded the IQM...
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11
Jun

Millthorpe School wins prestigious award for supporting students who are young carers

11 June 2025By
Millthorpe School in York has become the first school in the city to win a prestigious award for its exceptional support of young carers’ education. The school achieved the Young Carers in Schools award on 2 May 2025. Young carers are children under 18 who are responsible for the care of a family member, who...
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09
May

Millthorpe School announces permanent appointment of Principal

9 May 2025By
Millthorpe School is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Mrs Kavina Rothenburg as Principal, following a robust selection process. Since June last year, Kavina has led the school with overwhelming success, fostering a strong foundation for excellence and ensuring continued progress for every child. Her deep commitment to the Millthorpe community, combined with her...
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02
May

Carr Junior School appoints new Head of School

2 May 2025By
Carr Junior School is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Winston as its new Head of School. Mrs Winston will work closely with James McGann, Executive Principal, to implement ambitious plans for the continued success and growth of the school and to cement its vital role within the local community. Mrs Winston is currently...
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02
May

Rock legend Jeff Rich gets Millthorpe School students drumming

2 May 2025By
Students at a York secondary school were ‘Rockin’ All Over the World’ this week when world-renowned, former Status Quo drummer, Jeff Rich, dropped in to lead an unforgettable drum and percussion workshop. Jeff hosted the high-energy workshop for 200 lucky Millthorpe School students, who all came together in a rousing number at the end of...
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02
May

York teacher honoured for inspirational leadership and advocacy at national education awards

2 May 2025By
A York High School teacher has won a prestigious award at The Educators’ Trust Awards 2025, in recognition of her outstanding teaching and advocacy work for students facing any kind of adversity. Cheryl Alexander, a specialist Chemistry teacher at York High, received the ‘Master Educator’s Award for Outstanding School Leadership’ at an awards evening at...
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