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Dec

Millthorpe students take Matilda to the stage

12 December 2024By
Next week, students from Millthorpe School in York will be treading the boards as they take their school production of Matilda the Musical to the stage. The Millthorpe students will bring the Roald Dahl classic to life over three nights, performing to an audience of parents, families, friends and members of the school community. The...
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11
Dec

Excel Learning Trust choir brings festive cheer to York

11 December 2024By
The newly formed Excel Learning Trust Choir sang to shoppers and visitors in St Helen’s Square in York on Saturday 30 November. Pupils from the Trust schools joined together to spread some festive cheer as they sang a selection of Christmas songs. Clare Hardy, music teacher at Knavesmire Primary School and Associate Director of Personal...
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05
Dec

Carr Junior pupils board the Polar Express

5 December 2024By
The Polar Express steamed into Carr Junior School earlier this week, marking the exciting launch of the school’s new whole-school English curriculum. In a magical transformation, the school hall became a cosy train carriage, complete with the conductor ready to welcome everyone aboard. Each child received a golden ticket and embraced the spirit of the...
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29
Nov

Multi Academy Trust makes promise to vulnerable pupils

29 November 2024By
As part of its ongoing commitment to providing excellence every day, York-based Excel Learning Trust has laid out its promise to vulnerable pupils and their families. Excel Learning Trust, which comprises seven schools across York, has laid out its plans for making sure that no child slips through the net and that pupils have access...
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25
Nov

Millthorpe School celebrates the revival of its pipe organ

25 November 2024By
After more than a decade of silence, Millthorpe School’s historic pipe organ has been beautifully restored to its full splendour, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the school’s musical heritage. The organ has been lovingly restored by Geoffrey Coffin, the original organist who installed it in Millthorpe’s school hall. Over the past month,...
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24
Oct

Excel Learning Trust becomes first multi academy trust in York to sign TUC’s ‘Dying To Work’ Charter

24 October 2024By
Excel Learning Trust is promising protection and support for terminally ill employees as it becomes the first multi academy trust in the city to sign the TUC’s ‘Dying to Work’ charter. The charter, which provides an agreed way in which employees will be supported, protected and guided throughout their employment, following a terminal diagnosis, is...
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18
Oct

Pavers Foundation boosts access to Trust’s samba band

18 October 2024By
The vibrant rhythm of samba will soon resonate across a family of schools in York, thanks to a generous donation from the Pavers Foundation. York-based Excel Learning Trust received the £1500 donation from the Pavers Foundation to develop their Trust Samba Band, giving numerous children the opportunity to engage with music and get involved in...
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12
Aug

Incoming York High students enjoy Summer School

12 August 2024By
Students due to join York High in September enjoyed a packed programme of events earlier this month as they took part in the school’s Summer School Programme. York High began running Summer School for students moving from primary to secondary school during the pandemic when the Government funded activities to support transition when students could...
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30
Jul

Woodthorpe Primary School rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted

30 July 2024By
Staff and pupils at Woodthorpe Primary School are celebrating the results of a recent Ofsted inspection which sees them judged as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas. Woodthorpe Primary School, which is part of Excel Learning Trust, has been highly praised by inspectors following an inspection last month. Woodthorpe Primary School was previously judged as ‘Requires Improvement’...
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25
Jul

Rowan wins double gold for England!

25 July 2024By
A talented secondary school pupil and athlete from York, who competed in an England strip for the first time last weekend, is now the proud owner of two gold medals! Rowan Whittaker, aged 15, who is a student at Millthorpe School, was selected to represent England last weekend in both the U17s 400m and 4...
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