Our Early Years Great Explorers have been making full use of the new activity trail, the meadow, outdoor classroom, outdoor play areas and Burley beach.
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Christmas Day at Ghyll Royd
Christmas Day at Ghyll Royd – Children’s Christmas Bazaar, Visits from Santa, Nelson winning the Interhouse Christmas Quiz. Songs Around the Christmas Tree and a Traditional Christmas Dinner to finish with – Thank you to everyone who donated gifts for...
Pressure on Wharfedale School Places
Wharfe Valley Primary Schools Admissions Crisis With many schools in the Wharfe Valley having already increased their published admission numbers in recent years to meet the demand on school places, there is now a consultation underway to increase them in...
Stay and Play Christmas Party
The Christmas Stay and Play Party was a lovely morning. The children enjoyed music and movement to Christmas Songs along with some bell playing. In the Art Splash puffy paint penguins were made followed by a Santa Hunt, party food...
Early Years Christmas Trip
Our Early Years children had a super day at Stephen Smiths in Otley looking at all the Christmas displays and lights. They saw Santa’s Grotto, his reindeer’s and finished off with a festive refreshment in the cafe. Many thanks to...
School Art Receives National Recognition
In October we were thrilled to be awarded first place in the ISA Regional Art Competition for KS1’s felt masterpiece Rousseau’s Jungle. We eagerly awaited the nationals in December. We are delighted to have been awarded ‘runner up’ at the...
Children in Need Day
Children at Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School went spotacular for Children in Need last Friday coming to school dressed in their spottiest outfits, including Mini Mouse, lots of Pudsey Bears and spotty inspired superheroes. The children made a small donation...
Musical Ensemble Entertain
Ghyll Royd was proud to watch its first ever musical ensemble in assembly today. The ensemble performed two pieces for the children, staff and parents. Before introducing the instruments of the orchestra the musicians in the ensemble gave very entertaining demonstrations...
Dearne Valley Adventure
Form 5 spent an action packed four days at Dearne Valley, focusing on having fun but also learning away from the classroom. The activities chosen were selected to build confidence, improve working as a team, learning how to manage and...
Nell Bank Trip Residential
Form 4 set off to Nell Bank. A journey of mixed emotions, the excitement and prospect of a great adventure and the apprehension of being away from home for two nights. With sleeping bags and supplies for 3 days away...