Ruby who previously attended Danesgate, met up with her old teachers recently and shared the following wonderful news: I struggled with Chronic Fatigue for many years and this, combined with my autism, made it difficult for me to attend my Mainstream School. So, without Danesgate I wouldn’t have been able to study and take my...Read More
Year 11 Student Ryan has worked really hard on this coffee table – it is part of his GCSE Product Design coursework. Features include a complex single piece steel frame, bubinga (tropical hardwood) edging and a top formed of wooden discs made from timber found around the school site. The size of the table was...Read More
The DFE wrote to thank the pupils and staff for showing them the Alternative Provision we have available, whilst they were on a fact finding mission.Read More
The Arts Society of York wrote to the school to congratulate the who submitted their work for the Art Exhibition at The City Of York Council Offices in June 2024.Read More
Pupil of the week in PE was Oskar Suchanek from TA3B, Oskar has displayed great resilience since the start of the year. He has been following the Ready, Respectful and Safe policy while showing sportsmanship and trying his best within all lessons.Read More
A small selection of our pupils in the summer for 5 days had the amazing opportunity to learn to sail in a 30 metre vessel with a charity called Ocean Youth Trust South. This was sponsored and run by Rotary Club of York Vikings who also provided all kit and resources for our Young People...Read More
CLICK HERE to read the article in the York Press that introduced to York the new Deputy Headteacher at Danesgate, Daniel Furniss. It includes: Danesgate Community gets new deputy head, Dan Furniss MEET the man who has taken on a top job at a unique York school. Dan Furniss started earlier this month as the...Read More
In the academic year 2023/24 Danesgate Community aimed to enhance pupils’ experiences in Physical Education. The enhancement of creating opportunities for all of our pupils through inclusive activities, extra-curricular clubs and our intent to broaden our pupils’ opportunities to participate in a wide range of physical activities. As a department and a school we are...Read More
