Message from the Headmaster
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"I am about to embark upon my twentieth year as a member of staff at the Minster School. In that time, I have seen the school undergo a great many changes but we have retained the essence of an ancient and proud tradition. We embrace a wide and challenging curriculum using modern teaching methods but we retain traditional values in our manners, modes of address and courtesy to one another. The school is Christian in ethos but caters for, and is home to, pupils of all faiths and none. Our pupils are challenged to aspire to high standards and they respond readily to those expectations.
Life at the Minster School is an enriching experience that goes far beyond academic work. We aim to produce pupils who are rounded individuals, both culturally and emotionally, with every child being valued for what they bring to the school community. No prospectus, website or promotional literature can tell the whole story. Schools are not simply a collection of buildings and facilities, either historic or state of the art. To understand what makes the Minster School such a special place you need to visit us. I am always happy to talk to parents about the range of educational options available and to introduce them to the school and its pupils."
Alex Donaldson
Alex Donaldson was a choral scholar at St. John's College, Cambridge, where he studied History. He trained as a teacher at King's College, London and then studied singing at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London. He was a professional singer for a number of years, working with the BBC singers, The Sixteen, The Tallis Scholars and a range of other Early Music groups. He has been a Lay Clerk in the choirs of Southwark and St. Paul's Cathedrals in London. In 1988, he became a member of staff at The Minster School and a 'Songman' in the choir of York Minster.
In 2004, he was appointed as Headmaster of The Minster School.
