http://www.yarmschool.org///general-information/school-news I am delighted to inform you the Professor A C Grayling will be visiting Yarm School to deliver the final lecture of this academic year’s Open Lecture Series. The lecture is titled, The Two Great Questions of Philosophy. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/the-two-great-questions-of-philosophy http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/the-two-great-questions-of-philosophy Thu, 16 May 2013 13:02:16 +0000 Congratulations to Former Pupil, Kat Copeland, on receiving an MBE at Buckingham Palace. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/congratulations-kat http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/congratulations-kat Mon, 13 May 2013 10:21:00 +0000 Nearly 20 per cent of the Sixth Formers leaving this summer have gained places at dentistry and medical schools. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/record-number-of-students-to-study-medicine-and-dentist http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/record-number-of-students-to-study-medicine-and-dentist Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:32 +0000 Following the success of last year’s Summer Ball, we are delighted to announce that tickets are now sold out for this year’s Masquerade Ball. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/ysa-summer-ball http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/ysa-summer-ball Wed, 15 May 2013 15:38:29 +0000 Boasting one of the largest Lower School casts seen in recent years, Yarm School proudly presents Bugsy Malone, in collaboration with the Prep School choir. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/bugsy-malone http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/bugsy-malone Tue, 07 May 2013 21:04:25 +0000 A talented Yarm School musician who was crowned winner in the Classical category of the music industry backed Next BRIT Thing 2012 has now won a scholarship to study at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/talented-musician-wins-prestigious-scholarship http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/talented-musician-wins-prestigious-scholarship Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:22:48 +0000 Yarm School U-18’s Rugby team took home the Daily Mail RBS Vase with a 17-15 come-from-behind victory over Felsted College, in an exhilarating final at Twickenham. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/daily-mail-rbs-vase-winners http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/daily-mail-rbs-vase-winners Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:30:51 +0000 Yarm School’s stunning performing arts centre has been shortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) North East awards, which have become known as the ‘Oscars of the architectural profession.’ http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/performing-arts-centre-shortlisted-for-riba-award http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/performing-arts-centre-shortlisted-for-riba-award Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:51:30 +0000 The Politics Society was delighted to welcome Andrew Feinstein, a former South African MP, now ANC dissident and critic, but most well known as the most important figure investigating the often 'grey market' of arms trading working in the world today. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/politics-society http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/politics-society Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:26:09 +0000 Yarm 1st XV team are celebrating after winning the Daily Mail Vase semi-final. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/twickenham-for-1st-xv http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/twickenham-for-1st-xv Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:03:21 +0000 We are delighted to announce that the school will be holding a ‘Careers in Law’ evening on Thursday 21st March from 7pm to 9pm. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/careers-in-law-evening http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/careers-in-law-evening Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:56:56 +0000 Yarm School booked their place in the last 4 of the Daily Mail Schools Cup after beating Loughborough Grammar School. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-books-a-place-in-the-daily-mail-semi-final http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-books-a-place-in-the-daily-mail-semi-final Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:49:58 +0000 A flipping great time was had by teams competing in Yarm School’s annual pancake race on Shrove Tuesday. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/pancake-fun http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/pancake-fun Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:46:23 +0000 Yarm School and Barnard Castle School Choral Societies and Orchestra proudly perform JS Bach's St Matthew Passion in Durham Cathedral. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/durham-cathedral-concert http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/durham-cathedral-concert Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:38:36 +0000 In the league tables published by the Government (24th January) Yarm School has emerged again as the leading school amongst all state schools, independent schools and sixth form colleges in Co Durham and Teesside. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/government-league-table-success http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/government-league-table-success Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:35:33 +0000 Yarm School will be holding a series of free public lectures open to the school and wider community. These lectures will be held in the Princess Alexandra Auditorium (Yarm School) from 6.30pm until approximately 7.30pm. We would like to invite any interested member of the community to join us at these events. The speakers are leading experts in their fields and we are delighted to welcome: http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/open-lecture-series http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/open-lecture-series Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:01:52 +0000 Hot prospect and pupil Zach Kibirige has signed a professional contract with Newcastle Falcons. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/zach-signs-for-newcastle-falcons http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/zach-signs-for-newcastle-falcons Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:35:39 +0000 Santa dropped into the Pre-Prep School during assembly this morning. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/santa-visits-the-pre-prep http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/santa-visits-the-pre-prep Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:23:27 +0000 Pupils from Yarm School lit up the Princess Alexandra Auditorium as they took to the stage with a world renowned choir. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/pupils-join-the-london-community-gospel-choir-on-stage http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/pupils-join-the-london-community-gospel-choir-on-stage Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:24:55 +0000 Teachers at Yarm School have arrived at work fuzz free this morning, after taking part in Movember. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/movember http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/movember Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:42:03 +0000 On Saturday 8th December at 7.30pm, the school will be holding the annual Christmas Concert. The concert will be an all-singing, all dancing affair destined to put you in the festive spirit. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/christmas-concert http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/christmas-concert Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:49:57 +0000 On Wednesday 5th December (7.30pm), The London Gospel Choir will be performing in The Princess Alexandra Auditorium as part of their UK Christmas Concert Tour. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/the-london-gospel-choir http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/the-london-gospel-choir Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:53:00 +0000 Peter Tatchell visited Yarm School Sixth Form students to talk about his campaigns for equality, as part of the QI session and Agender meeting. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/peter-tatchell-visits-the-school http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/peter-tatchell-visits-the-school Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:58:28 +0000 Come along to our concert on Saturday 17th November at 7.30pm. The concert is free admission with a retiring collection (donation to Help for Hereos). Event is open to all and tickets are available from the School Office (01642 786023). http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/concerti-chorales-and-commemoration-concert http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/concerti-chorales-and-commemoration-concert Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:45:58 +0000 Congratulations to Sophie Allick, Sam Reed, Jo Jo Booth and Serena Gate who have qualified for the AEGON Team Tennis Schools Year 10 Girls Regional Quarter Finals 2012. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/tennis-success http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/tennis-success Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:44:08 +0000 Author and illustrator, Liz Million, paid a visit to the Pre-Prep as part of the official opening of the new building earlier in the term. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/mystical-creatures-mural http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/mystical-creatures-mural Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:42:18 +0000 Zach Kibirige (Upper Sixth) scored on his debut for Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park against Cross Keys. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/zach-s-debut-at-newcastle-falcons http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/zach-s-debut-at-newcastle-falcons Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:04:07 +0000 Yarm School topped GCSE and A-level league tables for the region with impressive record results. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/results-soar-again http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/results-soar-again Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:36:47 +0000 Over a quarter of all examination entries received the A* grade with further 32.7% of entries achieving an A grade (58% A*/A combined). This is a record high for the school, with the A* grades increasing by 7% on last year, whilst the national average for A* grades went down. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/a-level-results-soar-to-new-heights http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/a-level-results-soar-to-new-heights Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:19:39 +0000 The National Schools’ Regatta saw Yarm School pick up both silver and bronze medals. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/national-schools-regatta-1 http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/national-schools-regatta-1 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:55:30 +0000 Congratulations to Miss Hole (PE Department), who carried the Olympic torch through Stockton on Sunday. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/olympic-torchbearer http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/olympic-torchbearer Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:56:54 +0000 Children at Yarm at Raventhorpe Nursery and Prep School have been gearing up for the Jubilee in style! http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/jubilee-celebrations http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/jubilee-celebrations Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:03:36 +0000 Pupils at Yarm Preparatory School took part in a mental mathematics test to help vulnerable children. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/pupils-raise-a-big-sum-for-the-nspcc http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/pupils-raise-a-big-sum-for-the-nspcc Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:01:17 +0000 Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra has officially opened the Yarm School’s landmark Performing Arts Centre and given her blessing for the auditorium to carry her name. The stunning new facility will be known as The Princess Alexandra Auditorium. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/royal-stamp-of-approval http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/royal-stamp-of-approval Wed, 02 May 2012 20:47:51 +0000 Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra will officially open Yarm School’s landmark performing arts centre on Wednesday, 2nd May 2012. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/royal-opening http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/royal-opening Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:09:57 +0000 Teachers from the Pre-Prep are busy moving in to their new classrooms during the holidays. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/new-pre-prep http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/new-pre-prep Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:07:15 +0000 Pupils and staff at Yarm School Nursery and Preparatory School raised £500 for Sport Relief by taking part in the Sport Relief Mile. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/sport-relief-mile http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/sport-relief-mile Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:10:33 +0000 Congratulations to Sarah Gardner who was crowned classical winner of Next Brit Thing 2012 earlier this week. Sarah performed Ondine from Gaspard de la Nuit—Ravel in the final of the competition at the IndigO2. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/next-brit-thing http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/next-brit-thing Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:47:57 +0000 A politician visited Yarm School to offer insight in to life as senior member of the House of Lords. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/deputy-speaker-of-the-house-of-lords-visits-yarm-school http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/deputy-speaker-of-the-house-of-lords-visits-yarm-school Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:55:49 +0000 Pupils from the Prep School and Yarm at Raventhorpe got in to character for World Book Day. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/world-book-day http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/world-book-day Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:47:31 +0000 Year 4 pupils spent a morning at J & B Recycling to learn what happens to waste. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/year-4-go-green http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/year-4-go-green Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:04:25 +0000 Pupils from Yarm Prep School look set to have helped break the Guinness World Record™ last week for the most people signing and singing a song simultaneously. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/world-record-attempt http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/world-record-attempt Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:05:59 +0000 Charlie Vasiliou has reached the final of the Young Drummer of the Year competition, after fighting off tough opposition. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/young-drummer-goes-for-national-glory http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/young-drummer-goes-for-national-glory Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:02 +0000 The Department for Education published the school performance league tables this week. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/government-league-tables http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/government-league-tables Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:29:00 +0000 Year Four pupils at Yarm Preparatory School enjoyed a tour of Yarm Parish Church as part of their studies of world religions. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/pupils-try-out-new-robes http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/pupils-try-out-new-robes Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:27:23 +0000 Mrs Rhodes’ Fourth Year Business Studies group were challenged to come up with a marketing plan for a Yarm School Calendar as part of their introduction to Marketing. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/young-entrepreneurs http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/young-entrepreneurs Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:13:36 +0000 Year 4 enjoyed their Science lesson last week as they learnt about relative temperature. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/science-the-cold-facts http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/science-the-cold-facts Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:02:00 +0000 Our topic in Foundation Stage this term is food, so we were very pleased indeed when Frankie's daddy sent in this special loaf in the shape of the word 'Nursery'! We're proud to have it on display outside our door. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/food-glorious-food http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/food-glorious-food Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:31:43 +0000 Children at Yarm at Raventhorpe Nursery and Prep School congratulated their Headmaster, David Boddy, this week when he became the first recipient of a new Masters degree from Durham University. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/pupils-celebrate-headmaster-s-success http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/pupils-celebrate-headmaster-s-success Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:55:21 +0000 Parents and visitors were treated to a tour of the new Early School on Saturday morning. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/tour-of-early-school http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/tour-of-early-school Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:52:41 +0000 The next Open Morning will be Saturday 14th January, 10am to 12noon at the Preparatory School and Senior School. Yarm at Raventhorpe will hold their Open Morning on Saturday 28th January, 10am to 12noon. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/2012-registrations http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/2012-registrations Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:22:07 +0000 The top independent schools in the North East were highlighted in the Sunday Times Parent Power league table last weekend. Yarm school was delighted to be listed third in the region. The list was compiled according to the 2011 GCSE and A-level results. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-school-3rd-best-in-north-east http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-school-3rd-best-in-north-east Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:58:22 +0000 Here are a few of the highlights of what promises to be a busy and exciting end of term. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/up-and-coming-events http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/up-and-coming-events Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:53:47 +0000 Children at Yarm at Raventhorpe had great fun taking part in our World War II theme day. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/world-war-two-theme-day http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/world-war-two-theme-day Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:14:10 +0000 Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 had an exciting start to the half-term with ‘Whizz, Bang, Wallop Week’. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/whizz-bang-wallop http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/whizz-bang-wallop Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:16:08 +0000 Well done to Oswald House for winning the House Drama competition with an inventive adaptation of Harry Potter. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/house-drama-2011 http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/house-drama-2011 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:07:54 +0000 Yarm Preparatory School hosted the seventeenth Yarm Chess Championship as part of the Chess in Schools and Communities project. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-chess-championship http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-chess-championship Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:51:48 +0000 A YOUNG rugby player from Yarm School has experienced a fantastic summer playing for the England U18 squad in Australia and at the Commonwealth Games. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/england-cap-and-commonwealth-gold-for-yarm-school-rugby http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/england-cap-and-commonwealth-gold-for-yarm-school-rugby Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:25:58 +0000 Yarm School pupils put on their helmets and high-vis jackets for a tour of the new Early School site. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/pupils-tour-new-early-school-site http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/pupils-tour-new-early-school-site Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:38:50 +0000 Yarm School has had a fantastic year, with all the school records being smashed. The percentage of A* grades increased 7.8% on last year’s figure to 36.7%. Pupils achieved a mean of 10.4 GCSEs each and 71.9% of subject entries gained an A* or A grade. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/gcse-a-star-success http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/gcse-a-star-success Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:44:45 +0000 The results highlight another extremely successful year at Yarm School. The percentage of A* grades was up on last year to 18.3%, in their second year of existence. The percentage A*-B has increased by 7% on last year’s figure to 84.3% and the number of UCAS points per student has increased significantly. This year, again, a large percentage of pupils have gained entry on to competitive medicine and dentistry courses, 14% out of a cohort of 93. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/record-high-a-levels http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/record-high-a-levels Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:43:34 +0000 Over forty rugby players set off on a 3 week tour off to Australia earlier in the holidays. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-school-rugby-tour-attracts-media-attention http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-school-rugby-tour-attracts-media-attention Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:42:02 +0000 On Saturday, 21st May former pupil Jess Elliott will be competing in the Cape Wrath Challenge to raise money for MIND. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/former-pupil-runs-marathon http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/former-pupil-runs-marathon Thu, 19 May 2011 15:33:28 +0000 Yarm at Raventhorpe celebrated the Royal occasion with a mock wedding ceremony. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/a-royal-wedding-at-raventhorpe http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/a-royal-wedding-at-raventhorpe Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:47:20 +0000 Yarm Preparatory School celebrated the Royal Wedding in style with a ‘street’ party hosted in the school grounds. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/royal-wedding-street-party http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/royal-wedding-street-party Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:34:13 +0000 Pupils celebrated Mother’s Day by inviting their mothers and grandmothers to school for the day. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/back-to-school-to-celebrate-mother-s-day http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/back-to-school-to-celebrate-mother-s-day Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:19:45 +0000 Four boys from Yarm Preparatory School had the honour of being selected to represent Yorkshire Under 9's in the Northern Chess Championships, held in Liverpool. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/young-chess-players-represent-yorkshire http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/young-chess-players-represent-yorkshire Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:40:05 +0000 To mark World Book Day teachers and pupils dressed up as literary characters. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/let-the-story-begin http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/let-the-story-begin Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:11:23 +0000 To celebrate World Book Day Yarm Preparatory School held a special assembly about the benefits of supporting our local libraries. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/save-our-libraries http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/save-our-libraries Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:13:16 +0000 Pupils raised approx £1500 in a charity fashion and dance show in aid of the Pakistan Floods. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/charity-fashion-amp-dance-show http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/charity-fashion-amp-dance-show Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:08:16 +0000 A new Head has been appointed at Yarm Preparatory School. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/new-head-appointed-prep-school http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/new-head-appointed-prep-school Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:20:41 +0000 Pupils at Yarm Preparatory School have raised £450 for WaterAid. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/water-walk-for-wateraid http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/water-walk-for-wateraid Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:21:53 +0000 LOVE was truly in the air at the Preparatory School as pupils celebrated Valentine’s Day. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/love-is-in-the-air http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/love-is-in-the-air Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:23:56 +0000 Pupils at Yarm at Raventhorpe pulled on their walking shoes and stepped out to raise almost £500 for a children’s charity. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/pupils-step-out-for-barnardos-big-toddle http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/pupils-step-out-for-barnardos-big-toddle Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:48:17 +0000 Charlie Vasiliou has reached the final ten of the Young Drummer of the Year 2011 competition. This is a remarkable achievement following on from Charlie’s previous win in the Drummer Alliance Beat 2009 competition. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/charlie-s-drumming-beat http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/charlie-s-drumming-beat Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:23:02 +0000 The Government league tables hit the headlines again this week, and once again Yarm School pupils’ stunning achievements at GCSE are scandalously misrepresented. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/government-league-tables-health-warning http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/government-league-tables-health-warning Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:44:15 +0000 Nationally driven changes to GCSE science courses scheduled for 2011 have led Yarm School Science Departments to review thoroughly the current curriculum provision for our pupils. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-science-goes-international http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-science-goes-international Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:22:50 +0000 Here are a few of the highlights of what promises to be a busy and exciting Spring Term for the YSA, YSPSC and Going for Gold. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/coming-up http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/coming-up Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:17:39 +0000 Aidan House pupils made an extra special effort this year to produce Christmas hampers for the residents of Challoner House after the annual Pensioners’ Party was cancelled due to severe weather. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/aidan-house-donate-christmas-hampers http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/aidan-house-donate-christmas-hampers Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:49:40 +0000 Talented pupils at Yarm Preparatory School took to the stage in an entertaining production of Yarm’s Got Talent. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-has-got-talent http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-has-got-talent Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:45:03 +0000 More pupils than ever before from Yarm Preparatory School entered the Stockton Music and Drama Festival. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/record-entries-for-prep-school-performers http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/record-entries-for-prep-school-performers Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:15:19 +0000 Pupils at Yarm at Raventhorpe were treated to a rowing workshop from Great British Oarsman and former Yarm School pupil, Mr Christopher Boddy. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/row-row-row http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/row-row-row Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:41:03 +0000 Pupils at Yarm Preparatory School enjoyed a Greek themed week as part of their lessons. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/go-greek http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/go-greek Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:04:44 +0000 Yarm School is making the most of the opportunities presented by its new riverside development by including innovative environmentally sustainable features. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-school-turns-green http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-school-turns-green Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:00:02 +0000 A YOUNG rugby player from school has been selected for the England U17 squad. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/england-calls http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/england-calls Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:54:29 +0000 AN ARTIST from the Royal Academy of Art ran a one-day life-drawing workshop for A-level art students. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/a-life-lesson-for-a-level-artists http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/a-life-lesson-for-a-level-artists Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:29:18 +0000 PUPILS at Yarm Preparatory School spread harvest cheer at their annual Harvest Festival assembly. Parents and pupils donated a stunning array of food and toiletries to help those less fortunate in the area. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/harvest-cheer http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/harvest-cheer Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:15:19 +0000 TWINS at Yarm Nursery and Preparatory School took a double look at the new all-weather astro pitch and adventure trail that were built over the holidays. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/new-astro-at-the-prep http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/new-astro-at-the-prep Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:19:56 +0000 A STUDENT at Yarm School is celebrating after achieving a full house of A* grades. Ahmed Saeed Maiter, 16, gained a lucky 13 A* passes out of 13 exams taken. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/lucky-13 http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/lucky-13 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:23:27 +0000 STUDENTS at Yarm School have relished the challenge of the new A* grade at A-level and new challenging alternative qualifications, producing phenomenal results. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/a-level-success http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/a-level-success Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:15:50 +0000 CCF cadets attended a summer camp in Germany at the start of the Summer Term where they were filmed for the BFBS TV (British Forces Broadcasting Service). http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/ccf-cadets-on-tv http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/ccf-cadets-on-tv Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:20:32 +0000 A PAIR of former Yarm School pupils are to cycle more than 4,000 miles across America to raise money for research into a disease which almost took the life of a close childhood friend. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/former-pupils-in-transam-fundraiser http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/former-pupils-in-transam-fundraiser Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:21:38 +0000 Jack Flannery has fulfilled every schoolboy’s dream – to demolish his school! http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/demolition-derby http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/demolition-derby Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:38:54 +0000 For the past two weeks, we have been encouraging the pupils at Yarm School to minimize the amount of food that is wasted in the dining hall. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/reduce-food-waste-week http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/reduce-food-waste-week Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:21:06 +0000 Pupils were delighted when a police helicopter landed on the school field. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/police-helicopter-drops-in http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/police-helicopter-drops-in Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:38:33 +0000 Children at Yarm School Nursery and Reception celebrated Father’s Day with their fathers and grandfathers by inviting them to school for the day. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/father-s-day-at-yarm http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/father-s-day-at-yarm Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:39:07 +0000 Former Yarm Grammar School pupil, Mr John Bainbridge, officially opened the new School Hall at Yarm Preparatory School. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/prep-school-hall-opening http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/prep-school-hall-opening Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:45:48 +0000 Sam Pearce’s A-level art project, Hunched figure, has been selected by The Royal Academy of Arts to be exhibited for their A-level summer exhibition online. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/art-accolade http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/art-accolade Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:42:32 +0000 Yarm School pupils excelled on the athletics track this week winning the overall competition trophy. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/athletics-sucess http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/athletics-sucess Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:43:09 +0000 Over half term new security gates were installed at the Preparatory School. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/new-gates http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/new-gates Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:59:20 +0000 Massimo Arceri has been chosen to play the leading role, Oliver Twist, in Sunderland Empire’s Stage Experience production of Oliver. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/star-of-the-stage http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/star-of-the-stage Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:06:34 +0000 Freya Howitson-Morley met James Wharton, the new Stockton South MP, on a recent visit to Westminster. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/freyas-visit-to-westminster http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/freyas-visit-to-westminster Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:46:42 +0000 Yarm School has applied to Stockton Borough Council and English Heritage for permission to renovate one of the area’s oldest buildings, The Dovecote. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/the-dovecot http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/the-dovecot Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:23:26 +0000 Sam Lofthouse-Hill and Sam Guest cycled from Edinburgh to Yarm to raise money for Leukaemia Research. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/sam-amp-sam-s-sponsored-cycle http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/sam-amp-sam-s-sponsored-cycle Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:13:34 +0000 Yarm School’s rowers competed in the National Schools Regatta last weekend, delivering some promising results. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/national-schools-regatta http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/national-schools-regatta Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:38:07 +0000 Well Done to Tennis County Champions: Sophie Allick, Jo Jo Booth, Sam Reed, Alex Bowen and Serena Gate. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/county-tennis-champions http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/county-tennis-champions Fri, 21 May 2010 11:33:29 +0000 The annual Yarm School Sports Award Dinner was held on Friday night. Steve McClaren presented the awards. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/sports-award-dinner http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/sports-award-dinner Tue, 11 May 2010 10:37:12 +0000 Yarm School pupils won the local heat of 2010 Times Spelling Bee which was held on Wednesday 31st March. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/spelling-success http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/spelling-success Thu, 06 May 2010 14:15:26 +0000 The leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron, came to town on Sunday, descending on Stockton for a ‘community meeting’, allowing residents to ask questions at this critical stage of the election campaign. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-school-pupils-question-cameron http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-school-pupils-question-cameron Thu, 06 May 2010 10:15:32 +0000 A new head has been appointed to Yarm School’s Darlington site, Yarm at Raventhorpe. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/new-head-appointed http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/new-head-appointed Thu, 06 May 2010 14:16:13 +0000 Yarm School is delighted 13 medical applicants and two dental applicants have been offered university places. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-school-bucks-the-trend-on-the-route-to-medicine http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/yarm-school-bucks-the-trend-on-the-route-to-medicine Thu, 06 May 2010 14:18:29 +0000 http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/talent-eggstravaganza http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/talent-eggstravaganza Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:26:55 +0000 http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/blooming-gardens http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/blooming-gardens Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:37:43 +0000 http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/website-launch http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/website-launch Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:39:22 +0000 http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/sport-relief http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/sport-relief Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:34:08 +0000 http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/stars-in-their-eyes http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/stars-in-their-eyes Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:30:50 +0000 http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/first-a-a-level http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/first-a-a-level Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:46:52 +0000 http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/oxbridge-success-for-yarm-school http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/oxbridge-success-for-yarm-school Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:53:08 +0000 http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/wonderful-winter-wonderland http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/wonderful-winter-wonderland Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:00:52 +0000 http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/fresh-air-in-the-prep-school-hall http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/fresh-air-in-the-prep-school-hall Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:53:39 +0000 http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/national-storytelling-week http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/national-storytelling-week Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:42:29 +0000 http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/ben-spencer-u13-s-northern-3k-champion http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/ben-spencer-u13-s-northern-3k-champion Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:24:39 +0000 Students at Yarm School took to the slopes of the grounds and tried their hand at cross-country skiing. http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/skiing-at-yarm-school http://www.yarmschool.org//general-information/school-news/skiing-at-yarm-school Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:50:30 +0000