Image of WLD - Update for Parents and Carers- Friday 26th May 2023
26 May 2023

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.   

Image of WLD - Update for Parents and Carers- Friday 19th May 2023
19 May 2023

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.  

Image of WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 28 April 2023
28 April 2023

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...

Image of WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 21 April 2023
24 April 2023

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,...

Image of WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 24 March 2023
25 March 2023

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...

Image of WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 17 March 2023
17 March 2023

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...

Image of WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 10 March 2023
10 March 2023

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...

Image of WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 3 March 2023
3 March 2023

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...

Image of WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Saturday 25 February 2023
25 February 2023

WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Saturday 25 February 2023

A number of important notices this week.  In particular, if your child travels by school bus, please take note of the update on the bus provision below. All years Attendance: Please can you continue to notify us of student...

Image of WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 10 February 2023
10 February 2023

WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 10 February 2023

Thank you to all the parents & carers who attended the Progress Evening for Year 9 on Wednesday.  It was a pleasure to talk to so many of you. All years Absence Reporting Procedure using Classcharts: Please can we ask that...

Image of WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Saturday 4 February 2023
4 February 2023

WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Saturday 4 February 2023

Apologies for the weekend update - I didn't get a chance to post this on Friday as usual.  A range of practical matters this week....  In particular, please note the information about reporting student absence via Classcharts - the number of families who have this app means that...

Image of WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 27 January 2023
27 January 2023

WLD Update for Parents & Carers - Friday 27 January 2023

Some important practical matters this week.... All years NEU Strike: As you will probably have picked up from the national press, members of the National Education Union are going on strike for a number of days across the next few...