Category Archives: School News - Page 48

Hedgehog Habitats

As part of of our Forest Schools the children made a hedghog habitat. They collected leaves, grass and twigs and made the habitat in the school grounds using a plastic box to repel the elements. The plight faced by hedghogs...

Children in Need

Thank you to everyone who supported ‘Chidren in Need’ this year. Children in Need is a charity that is always supported enthusiastically by Ghyll Royd and this year made a very impressive £2,000. Staff and pupils dressed as a their...

Remembrance Day

The children observed the 2 minute silence and attended the Remembrance Service at Burley-in-Wharfedale War Memorial. The children also spent time in class considering the impact on the war and creating some thought provoking artwork.

Musical Excellence

The combined musical talents of Ghyll Royd and Giggleswick School pupils were showcased in a delightful Tea Concert at Giggleswick’s Richard Whiteley Theatre. The Theatre was transformed into a Palm Court Tea Room where the audience enjoyed a selection of...

All aboard!

Thank you to Mr Cook for organising a visit to Ghyll Royd by a Leyland bus as part of Form 1 and Form 2’s learning challenge – ‘Where do the wheels on the bus go’.

Harvest Service Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who supported the School and Pre-School Harvest Festival this year. We all enjoyed the songs and poems from the children and Father Philips Service. The children raised over £300 for Father Philip and St Margaret’s Church which...

Swimming Success

Congratulations to Hermione for her outstanding performance at the Yorkshire Swimming Championships in Sheffield. Hermione excelled in a number of events including winning the 100m breaststroke, taking her to the top of the Great Britain rankings. Well done Hermione.