Headteacher’s Blog

Few people like exams, but if you think carefully about how to approach them they can be easier to handle than you might imagine. Preparing for Exams   When students struggle with exam preparation, it’s often because they’re not clear about: Whether revision will make a difference What to revise. How to allocate their time. […]

As the country went to the polls yesterday, Mr Ashcroft led a whole school assembly launching our own ‘mock’ election. The assembly covered how the election process  works, who can vote and the ‘first past the post ‘system. Students had to register to vote , this mirrors the real system, whereas yesterday’s voter turnout was […]

Team ‘Spider Duck’ presented their garden design to a packed audience of top horticultural judges and other competing schools yesterday in Harrogate. Jake Gerrard, Ellie Peacock, Molly Hunter, Ella Thwaite, Zara Sunter, Abi Plumpton and Lillian Hardill proudly talked through their design for our Wellbeing garden, complete with technical drawings and a model. Although they […]

Governor Vacancies Would you like to be involved in raising standards of achievement and supporting young people in the Wensleydale area to achieve their full potential?  If so, why not consider becoming a Governor at The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form? The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form Governing Body is made up of Governors from […]

On Wednesday 4 th December students who are taking part in the RHS Green Plan-it competition are travelling to the Pavillions in Harrogate to present their ideas for our well-being garden. Good luck to Jake Gerrard, Ellie Peacock, Molly Hunter, Ella Thwaite, Zara Sunter, Abi Plumpton and Lillian Hardill -I will let you know how […]

This week we have been focusing on our relentless routines, because even in a smaller school, it is essential that the staff and students are consistent in everything they do. Consistency is critical to creating space for effective learning environments. Students are able to participate in learning more effectively when they have a clear understanding […]