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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 on our YouTube page. Produced and directed by Dexter Media.
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...
Outdoor learning – a breath of fresh air to education
Headteacher Mr David Martin reflects on the importance of outdoor learning on children’s mental health. The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is nature. After a year of online learning, restricted social time and closed leisure facilities, the...
WOW Wall
At Ghyll Royd School, when a child impresses their teacher with a piece of work, they are invited to share this work with Headteacher Mr Martin. They knock on his office door to present their work and in return, children...
