Children, parents and grandparents got involved in Ghyll Royd School’s wellbeing week! The events were in the run up to Children’s Mental Health Week from 7th-11th February. All ages took part in a variety of activities aimed at supporting their...
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End of Year Letter – December 2021
Mr Martin shares an overview of the year and well wishes for the Christmas break. Dear Parents, Governors, Staff and Friends of Ghyll Royd, In the blink of an eye, it’s our final week of 2021 before the Christmas break....
Tag Rugby Triumph!
Ghyll Royd’s U11 Rugby team visited Knaresborough on the 26th of November for a schools tournament. Hosted by Brackenfield School, eight local independent schools competed in either tag or contact rugby. The Ghyll Royd team played six games over the...
Ilkley Lido-inspired artwork wins regional art award
We are celebrating five pieces of artwork winning first prize at the Independent School Association (ISA) Regional Art Competition, including a ceramic celebration of a busy Ilkley Lido. Independent Schools Association The ISA runs a number of annual competitions for...
Mental Health First Aid in Primary Schools
Our school now has five dedicated Mental Health First Aid supporters. Mental Health First Aid qualification Congratulations to the Ghyll Royd staff who have completed a Level 3 course in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace. The...
Ilkley Primary receives prestigious Artsmark Award
Pupils and staff at Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School are celebrating their new Artsmark status. Artsmark is the only creative quality standard for schools, accredited by Arts Council England. It supports schools to develop and celebrate arts education across the...
End of Year Letter – Summer 2021
Mr Martin reflects on the 2020-21 school year in his end of year blog. Dear Parent, As I sit down to write this letter after the tremendous performance of ‘The Wind in the Willows’, I reflect on a brilliant 133rd...
Back to School for Breakfast!
Our dads enjoyed going back to school on Friday 18th June 2021 to enjoy our Father’s Breakfast with their children. Chef Sean served up delicious bacon sandwiches and toast to over 50 families. The bacon was delivered by our fantastic...
WATCH: Our School Video
Ghyll Royd School’s wonderful school video is now available to view. Produced and directed by Dexter Media. Find out more: Read our ‘OUTSTANDING’ inspection report Book your visit
Theatre of Dreams becomes a reality!
As restrictions ease and events can resume, a revamped theatre space comes to Ilkley. Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School in Burley-in-Wharfedale has unveiled its brand-new retractable theatre seating, a fundraising effort over four years in the making. The Theatre of...
