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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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Wow! Our Family Camp Out was fantastic, I’m sure this will become a regular addition to the Ghyll Royd calendar to become a firmly routed tradition in years to come. Of course the weather helped – the sun shone making...

Greystone Manor Hall turned into a Dark Age Village to support the children’s study of Viking life England. Viking costumes, tools and weapons were provided as children carry out a range of activities in their settlement such as grinding wheat, weapons training,...