On their latest trip, Great Explorers visited Ilkley Tarn for a second time – this time to look for changes to the landscape as they looked for signs of Spring. Spring has officially sprung on Ilkley Tarn, with the little...
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‘The Sound Collector’ by Roger McGough
Here is a video of some of our Year 2’s performing ‘The Sound Collector’ by Roger McGough. They learnt this poem off by heart as part of their English poetry unit. A stranger called this morning Dressed all in black...
Chinese New Early Years!
To celebrate the Year of the Dog, Early Years learnt about Chinese New Year and celebrated by taking part in lots of different Chinese traditions. Little Adventurers made noodles to try for their snack. The children giggled and thought they...
Spanish All Wrapped Up!
This half term Form 2 have been learning how to name the body parts in Spanish. Today they have learnt how to say “me duele” which means ” it hurts.” They told their partners which part of their body hurt...
30 Hours – Apply Now for Summer Term
In September 2017 Bradford Council rolled out the 30 hours free childcare offer to local nurseries and pre-schools. Ghyll Royd School offers the 30 hours to eligible parents of 3 and 4 year olds, and has seen a positive increase...
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Concert 2018
Mummies and Grannies spent the afternoon with pupils at the annual Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Concert on Tuesday 6th March. Pupils performed a series of poems, songs and dances as guests sat back, relaxed, and enjoyed cakes with tea and...
Bear Ghylls! Adventurous Activities Week
Ghyll Royd School pupils are enjoying the latest addition to their expanding curriculum. Bushcraft lessons with outdoor education specialist Mark Parry started after February half term for children in Years 5 and 6. Budding Bear Grylls joined Mark in the...
Great Explorers Visit Harlow Carr Gardens
The Great Explorers hopped on the Ghyll Royd minibus, got strapped in to our car seats and set off on an adventure. We went to Harlow Carr Gardens near Harrogate on Thursday 22nd February. When we arrived we had lunch...
Mr Nicholson’s Dales Way Run!
Form 5 Teacher Mr Nicholson is in training as he prepares to run 82 miles in under 20 hours! Mr Nicholson will attempt the Dales Way run on the 27th and 28th of May starting in Ilkley. This decision has...
Weather Update (02.03.18)
Good Morning Parents, I have been on site since 6am, cars, buses, trains and Independent school buses are moving safely and regularly on the Leeds, Skipton and Ilkley Road. The immediate entrance and roundabout to the school front door has...
