Congratulations and well done to Miss Sharp who is now a Level 3 Forest School’s Leader. Miss Sharp has also been sharing her valuable skills and knowledge with local nurseries to allow even more children access to the benefits of...
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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...
Paddington Bear visits Pre-School and Reception
Children at Ghyll Royd Pre-School were treated to a wonderful week of Paddington Bear themed activities during their Open Week. Children and parents made Paddington Bear buns, created Paddington Bear crafts, took part in their own bear hunt created by...
Grandparents’ Day and Macmillan Coffee Morning
Grandparents of children at Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School returned to school for a day. Grandparents of children throughout the school and Pre-School enjoyed an activity morning, followed by lunch with their grandchildren, joining them for several lessons including art...
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.