WLD - Update for Parents and Carers- Friday 9th June 2023
I have quite a number of important points to communicate with you this week. Firstly, thank you to those parents who...
WLD - Update for Parents and Carers- Friday 26th May 2023
It was lovely to meet some of you this week in school and thank you for your feedback. I will post my presentation on the school website this week.
WLD - Update for Parents and Carers- Friday 19th May 2023
Of particular note this week, please use the links below to book a time to attend a presentation from myself, if you are able to attend.
WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 12 May 2023
There are a number of key pieces of information this week, most importantly the start of the GCSE exam season.
WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 5 May 2023
Thank you for your consideration outside school when collecting and dropping off students, whilst we have experienced fewer problems directly outside school, we have been made aware of issues arising in the industrial park opposite. If you can please avoid this area, that would be...
WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 28 April 2023
I would like to start by thanking all the students for responding so positively to the uniform amendments. We have seen a huge improvement in the standards of attire, and I would like to thank parents for your support...
WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 21 April 2023
Thank you for your support and patience with us this week as we ensure the students adhere to the uniform policy. I realise that this can be unsettling, but pupils have responded positively, and I have been really proud of them. Despite introducing what they see as some unwelcome changes,...
WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 31 March 2023
It has been a very emotional day for everyone at Walton Le Dale today as we said our goodbyes and best wishes to Mr. Harris. Mr. Harris has served the school for a total of 17 years I believe, the past 6 as Headteacher. It was evident from the reactions of students today that he will be...
WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 24 March 2023
I would like to thank the Walton-Le-Dale community for being so welcoming and making my first week so enjoyable. I have been incredibly fortunate to be offered the opportunity to lead the school and Mr. Harris has been incredibly supportive in making the transition as smooth as...
WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 17 March 2023
It has been an unsettled couple of weeks with emergency school closure due to a drains issue, disruption due to snow and the national strike action. Many thanks to all students and staff for keeping school as calm and focused as we have. I fully understand that the...
WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 10 March 2023
Good afternoon. Apologies for the inconvenience caused by the short-notice closure of the school yesterday - the circumstances were outside our control and you cannot have a school of 785 students and 90+ staff without any toilets! The problem was resolved yesterday afternoon by...
WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 3 March 2023
Good afternoon, A slightly more detailed update today as I need to give you some information about school buses. I mentioned in last week's update that the tender for the service from next term is much greater than the current prices. I think that it is appropriate...