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In line with the new lockdown procedures announced this evening the school will only be open from tomorrow to children of key workers and vulnerable children by arrangement. Year 10 students who were due to be in tomorrow should not come in. The previously published timetable of when students should come in should be ignored. […]

We now have a testing facility up and running. We managed to get several staff tested today and the system works. It is not a very pleasant test however, and it will take time to get all students through. This week and next, Yrs7-10 will be set work- equivalent to the number of lessons in […]

Over the weekend our admin team have worked incredibly hard to get our COVID testing facilities up and running. We are now working on building schedules for getting staff and students tested. Parents, please regularly check your texts and emails for further notices.

I am sure you have seen the news over the last 24 hours. SLT met this morning to discuss how we manage the current situation. At the heart of all our decision making is your child’s and staff wellbeing. There are many unanswered questions surrounding schools rolling out mass testing. I am booked on a series of training webinars […]

There is no better way to end a term than with some great feedback. Reverend Jeff Payne, helps with the school runs by driving the buses to and from school from students. His comments showcase the excellent asset our students are to our school. Here is what he said: As you know I’ve done a […]

Staff and students at The Wensleydale School and Sixth Form are supporting their local community by donating food hampers to local students and their families in a bid to spread some extra festive cheer. Local shops have been involved too and special thanks goes to Campbells, Co-Op Leyburn, Thomas the Bakers, Leyburn and Tesco Catterick.  The […]