On Friday 7th March, a group of Key Stage 4 History and Sociology students from across the school travelled down to the capital city for a day of sightseeing, sunshine and new experiences… A number of those students received an early knock on the door from Driver Paul who got an eager group to the...Read More
On Thursday 3rd April we will be our Open Evening (5pm-7pm) for our annual Danesgate art exhibition at York Councils West Offices. All parents, pupils and teachers are invited to attend what is always a lovely evening. If you are not able to make the Open Evening, the art exhibition is on until 24th April.Read More
On Wednesday 19th March, Simpson Construction ran a series of workshops with some of our KS3 Talkabout and Steps students. During the practical session the students found out about the wide range of careers in the construction industry. They also completed a Giant Tetrahedron Challenge which involved following instructions and working as a team to...Read More
Last week we had a visitor to one of our Primary classes (all planned and risk assessed) of a Tarantulas. The pupils really enjoyed the visit and produced some fabulous work afterwards.Read More
At Danesgate Community School, the well-being and mental health of our staff are a key priority. We reached out to the Menfulness team last year, hoping to raise awareness around mental health and explore how we can better support the men in our lives. The Menfulness team have delivered two incredibly impactful and thought-provoking sessions...Read More
Our Aim: Helping All Pupils Succeed in Maths At Danesgate, we want every pupil to feel confident in maths. We know that being good at maths helps in everyday life and future jobs. Some of our pupils find maths difficult because they: Feel anxious about maths. Have gaps in their learning. Struggle with tricky maths...Read More
On 30th January 2024 our pupils took part in a Wheelchair Basketball session. They were superb! Every pupil who came down to the 2 sessions really gave it their all and fully invested themselves into the sport. Having an opportunity like this was a great experience for our school, it showed how sport can become...Read More
Hazel Class (Primary C2) have been learning about different cultures in their art lessons. They have enjoyed looking at aboriginal art this week and have all produced amazing pieces of art work ! Which they are super proud of!Read More
On Tuesday 19th November, Adam Watmaugh, The Manager of Middletons Hotel ran a workshop with our KS4 students. This was the first session through the Hospitality Connect Partnership. The students gained knowledge of Middletons Hotel and an insight into the range of job roles available in the hotel sector. The students have now been invited...Read More
