Dear Parents, Governors, Staff and Friends of Ghyll Royd, As I reflect on a year like no other, I would like to thank every child, parent and staff member associated with Ghyll Royd School. Each of you have been understanding...
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Santa needs our help!
Ghyll Royd children went to investigate what had happened to their school hall on Tuesday 8th December to find a very sad elf called Molly who had crashed Santa’s sleigh! It was the work of the naughty Gremlin who caused...
Fangtastic Fun at Ghyll Royd
Ghyll Royd Ghoul enjoyed a fangtastic Halloween Day on Monday 2nd November. All years were invited to dress up in their spookiest costumes to enjoy a full day of Halloween fun, organised by the brilliant Ghyll Royd PTA. Children arrived...
Five junior artists in National Finals
Pupils from Ghyll Royd School are celebrating winning five awards at the Independent School Association (ISA) Regional Art Competition. The ISA runs a number of annual competitions for its 535 member schools including Essay, Drama and Art, to give pupils the opportunity...
We are Finalists!
Ghyll Royd School, Pre-School and Nursery has been announced as a finalist in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2020. This is the third time the Burley-in-Wharfedale school has been shortlisted in the awards, and the second consecutive year...
Welcome to Ghyll Royd! First Day Pictures
What a wonderful return to school we have had. It was an absolute joy to see all the children looking so smart in their uniforms. It was also great to see you, the parents, looking so happy. Welcome back to...
September Teaching Arrangements and Good News!
Dear Parents, I am writing to advise you of the teaching arrangements with effect from September 2020. The children’s individual class timetables, forecasts and end of year expectations will be sent to you on September 2nd. Meet the Teacher via...
Mr Martin’s End of Year Message
Dear Parents, As I write to you at the end of our 130th year, I reflect positively on the way our school community has persevered to deliver excellent education and a happy learning environment throughout the testing circumstances which began...
Ghyll Royd children run ten half marathons in one week
Children returned to school at Ghyll Royd and are making the most of being back on school grounds by running 10 half marathons in 5 days. Earlier this month, it was announced that the second Ilkley Half Marathon will take place virtually. This year,...
Lockdown sports
We know that keeping active is good for your physical and mental health! At Ghyll Royd School, our children enjoy an average of 10 hours of physical activity each week through play times, PE, games afternoons, swimming, fixtures, gymnastics and...
