WLD Update Sunday 13th October 2019
We have been working hard to be clear about our curriculum over the last few months. This has given us the chance to reflect on the purpose of education and what makes education at WLD very special. As you have seen, we take our motto "Learning for Life"...
WLD Update Sunday 6th October 2019
I have been a teacher for 28 years now and the more I look at the results that students achieve each year the clearer it seems to be - students who work hard and attend school do well! It doesn't sound very complicated, and it isn't. We call it "attitude to learning" at WLD...
WLD Update Sunday 29th October 2019
Close to the start of the new school year, I have some concerns about homework which I am with raising staff, students and parents/carers. We are very clear about our reasons for setting homework - they are described on the website
Prom 2020!
For many years now, the Prom at the end of Year 11 has been a lovely annual event at which we celebrate all the friendships and memories that have been created over five years at Walton-le-Dale. This year we are moving the venue to the Marquee at St Catherine's so that we can enjoy...
WLD Update Sunday 22nd September 2019
Open Evening was amazing! Thanks to everyone for coming and to everyone who helped with the organisation. I always urge parents/carers, whether or not they have been to Open Evening, to make an appointment to see around the school "in...
WLD Update Sunday 15th September 2019
Firstly, apologies for the number of texts that you may have received from us on Friday - it is not our intention to bombard you with information. It is just a very busy time of the school year. Open Evening is tomorrow (Monday) - this is an important chance...
WLD Update Sunday 8th September 2019
Well done to all our new Year 7s for a really positive first week. The step up to high school, however good the transition, is always a challenge. They will all be tired so let's hope that they have got some sleep this weekend in preparation for...
WLD Update Sunday 1st September 2019
We are looking forward to welcoming all our current students back on Tuesday morning, along with our new Year 7. Everyone starts at the usual time and senior staff will be travelling on the buses in the morning to make sure that our new Year 7 get used to their way to school. We...
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WLD Update Saturday 20th July 2019
We have reached the end of another eventful school year! It has been a year of development - focused on keeping the ethos and relationships constant, which are the heart of the school, while seeking to continually improve the quality of teaching and learning in every lesson. ...
WLD Update Sunday 14th July 2019
Many thanks to everyone for your support of the "Race for Life Schools" - at the end of the day we believed that we have raised over £2000, but that is just an estimate as the cash donations have yet to be properly counted. Cancer has touched many of us...
WLD Update Sunday 7th July 2019
It is a very busy, positive time of the year... The reports from employers about our Year 10s on work experience have been fabulous. There are some photos here and...
WLD Update Sunday 30th June 2019
This is such as positive, caring place to be. Just four examples from this week from across the school... 500 Mile Three Peaks Challenge: Mr Hardman is completing this arduous challenge in memory of Tim Hindle, one of our students, who died earlier this...
