John Kyrle High School prioritises safeguarding with a culture focused on understanding, vigilance, respect, engagement, support, and advocacy. Child-on-child abuse, encompassing physical, sexual, or emotional harm, is taken seriously. Staff are educated on challenging inappropriate behaviours between peers to avoid normalisation. The abuse may occur supervised or unsupervised, including online environments. Indicators of abuse range from academic struggles to physical and emotional signs. The school responds comprehensively, involving key stakeholders and external specialists for swift and thorough investigations. Addressing bullying, the school promotes awareness, implements policies, and conducts training for staff. Parents are encouraged to create open communication with their children, fostering trust and providing support. The school and parents collaborate to ensure a safe learning environment.

At the careers convention, over 30 exhibitors from Colleges, Universities Training Providers, the Armed Forces, the NHS and Local and National Employers filled the main hall on Wednesday 15th November. Exhibitors spoke with all students from year 7 to year 13, the hall was absolutely buzzing!

Students learnt about Level 3 + qualifications including apprenticeships, A Levels, Degrees and other work based training opportunities available to them when they leave school.

The Poetry by Heart competition is open to all John Kyrle High School students. Participants must memorise and perform one pre-1914 and one post-1914 poem. School champions may advance to the grand finale at the Globe Theatre in London. This presents a unique chance to engage with poetry, enhance memory skills, and build confidence in public speaking. Those interested can contact Mrs. Harries (Room 3) to enter. The school event in January allows competitors to showcase their memorisation and performance skills in the main hall before staff and students.

The Friendship Group is a safe and non-judgmental space for girls seeking understanding and companionship. It aims to provide a relaxed environment for those who may feel isolated due to various reasons such as bullying, loss of confidence, neurodivergence, shyness, or introversion. The group assures individuals that they are not alone and invites them to join the next session on December 2nd at the Corn Exchange in Ross-On-Wye, accompanied by a parent or guardian. This initiative not only supports the girls but also provides an opportunity for parents and guardians to connect and seek support. For more information, interested individuals can contact [email protected].

Thank you for attending our Sixth Form Open Evening. We’re delighted to meet prospective students, whether from our current school or neighboring ones. Trust our track record of excellence in post-16 education. We value a vibrant community of positive and ambitious individuals. Our preferred entrance requirement is five GCSE grade 5’s, including math and English. If oversubscribed, students will be notified. Contact us for clarification or support. As we prepare students for a competitive world, aiming for “first-choice futures for all,” we hope you choose to join us on your next steps.