Attendance Matters1 October 2019

In order that your children gain the greatest benefit from education, it is essential that they attend school regularly and punctually. Every day at Graham School we strive to ensure high quality learning experiences for all of our students. Whilst at school, students also benefit from spending time with their friends and engaging in a range of extra-curricular activities. If they are absent they are missing out, which could impact negatively on their learning and academic progress as well as their social and emotional well-being. We do not want any student at Graham School to be disadvantaged; please support us by ensuring your child attends school every day.

HPV Vaccinations12 September 2019

The HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccination is being offered to all 12 and 13 year old children in Year 8. Please see below for details about the vaccine and how to give your consent.

How do I give my consent?

To fill in the online consent form for your child to receive the HPV vaccinations please go to the website below. This will take you to the Childhood Immunisation Service for North Yorkshire and City of York homepage. Please click on the link for the online consent form, enter your school’s unique code (see below) and click “Find School”. You may then begin filling out your child’s information. Once submitted, if you provide a valid email address, you will receive an automatic confirmation email.

http://www.hdft.nhs.uk/immsconsent

SCHOOL CODE: 146769

North Yorkshire Police - Alert11 September 2019

This information has come from North Yorkshire Police. 

“We have become aware of a drug called ‘Soundcloud’ circulating in Harrogate. The drug comes in pill form, in the shape of the ‘Soundcloud’ website logo.  Taking these is dangerous and a small number of people have required medical attention as a result of taking them.

We strongly advise against taking these pills (and other drugs) and ask anyone with any information about them to get in touch with the police as soon as possible or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111

We also encourage parents and carers to speak with young people, to have those conversations around the risks of using drugs. Please see the following link for advice and support: https://northyorkshire.police.uk/staying-safe/young-people-and-drugs-where-to-get-help/

Police are aware of pills circulating Harrogate known as 'Soundcloud'. These are dangerous with several people hospitalised already. We strongly advise against taking these drugs. The pills look just like the Soundcloud website logo (photo attached). pic.twitter.com/FxdC3BkIPR

— Harrogate Police (@HarrogatePolice) September 9, 2019

Bus Route Change - 350S Ruston9 September 2019

We have been informed of extensive roadworks commencing on the 16th September with Regards to the Stepney Road - Sixth Form College roundabout. As a result of this we have made changes to one of the routes that serves the school from the Ayton direction.

Please see the attached document for further information. 

Parents of students affected by this have had a letter sent home

Welcome to Graham School4 September 2019

We hope you will find our website interesting in gaining an insight into Graham School.

We have tried to provide a range of useful information and content for both parents/carers and students.

What is here can only give you a partial picture of what the school is really like and we would welcome any current or prospective parents to visit us, at your convenience to see us at work.

At Graham School you will see:

• A well ordered and safe community
• Teachers who are passionate about students and their learning
• Positive relationships between staff & students
• A well equipped learning environment
• High quality teaching and learning
• An ethos that puts students first

We look forward to meeting you.