Woodleigh School open and not affected by Teachers' Strike

Woodleigh School will be open as usual on November 30th and is completely unaffected by the teachers’ strike called by unions. Tomorrow’s highlights include the U9 Rugby festival away to Cundall Manor and the U13 Rugby match vs Red House.

10,000 visits on new website

Since the launch of the new Woodleigh School website in September over 10000 people have visited. The ten thousandth visitor was recorded at midday today viewing the site from a location near Hull. Earlier this month, Woodleigh’s Twitter page recorded its 15,000th follower – a world record – cementing the school’s position as the most [read more]

Rugby Camp at Woodleigh School 11-12th September 2010

Rugby Camp at Woodleigh School 11-12th September 2010 York RUFC U12s Training Camp Sat 11– Sun 12th September Woodleigh School All U12s at Woodleigh are invited to join the camp on Saturday, 2.30-4pm or Sunday 9.30-12pm. The camp is run by qualified RFU coaches led by Andrew Hayes (Mrs Hayes’ husband). Please let Mrs Scothern know by Thursday morning if [read more]

Old Woodleighan Mark Herman receives honorary degree

Old Woodleighan film director Mark Herman has received an honorary degree from the University of Hull, Scarborough Campus. Bridlington born Mark Herman is well known for directing the Oscar nominated film Little Voice, which was filmed in Scarborough; The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, based on the novel by John Boyne and Brassed Off, a [read more]

Woodleigh School Cricket Stars

decking and cricket-58, originally uploaded by Woodleigh School. Woodleigh School has awarded cricket balls and a new bat to its star Cricketers. During the 2010 summer term, Matthew Procter scored three fities and an unbeaten century, and Alex Curtis and Jonty Gillingham each hit half centuries for the U13 team. In the U11s, Robert Bradley [read more]

Woodleigh School Summer Activity Weeks in July and August

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Swimming at Woodleigh

Underwater at Woodleigh (3 of 3), originally uploaded by Woodleigh School. WOODEIGH School pupils have swum 15 miles in a record breaking challenge in glorious sunshine at the school’s swimming pool in Langton. Every Woodleigh pupil, including 40 Italian language students visiting for the summer, took part in the 1000+ length all day spectacle. The [read more]

Woodleigh pupils create book to document their James Cook sailing adventure

http://www.blurb.com/books/1447085 13 year old Woodleigh School pupils Patrick Litten, Fred Austin and Charlie Goodlass write about and photograph their adventures sailing England’s Northern coast on their James Cook sailing Adventure. Their book can be purchased from this website through blurb.com, in hardback or softback. Further information below: http://www.flickr.com/photos/woodleighschool/sets/72157624230896557/ http://www.woodleighschoolextranet.wordpress.com/ http://www.sailjamescook.com/ Longer videos have also been [read more]

The Road Safety Officer visits Woodleigh (14 of 21)

The Road Safety Officer visits Woodleigh (14 of 21), originally uploaded by Woodleigh School. The road safety officer teacher the Pre-Prep children how to cross the road safely.

Years 6,7 & 8  Lake District Summer camp

Years 6,7 & 8 Lake District Summer camp (1 of 46), originally uploaded by Woodleigh School. This year, years 6, 7 & 8 travelled up to the Lake District for their annual Summer Camp by Lake Windermere. We pitched our tents and settled down for a barbecue in the evening. The next morning we had [read more]

The Woodleighan Summer 2010

The new Woodleighan magazine is out! Read the online copy below – press full screen for easier reading: [scribd id=33709110 key=key-y4whtne6mieoeyel9eg mode=book]

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Sailing Adventure Returns

Eight weary boys and three equally as weary adults returned from a fabulous few days sailing along the Northumberland coast tonight. Watch this space for photos of our superb trip with sailing in the sun, BBQ on the beach, seals, puffins and maybe a porpoise.

Italians visit Woodleigh School

Italians visit Woodleigh-2, originally uploaded by Woodleigh School. Click here to view all the photos (1000+) Once again Woodleigh School has attracted an increasing amount of foreign students through its doors to experience a 2 week programme designed to improve their English whilst also helping them to develop their self confidence, self awareness and independence, [read more]

Woodleigh School Open Day and Summer Fete

Come to Woodleigh School’s Open Day and Summer Fete on Saturday 19th June, 10am – 12pm. Click here to see the Open Day poster See Malton Gazette & Herald review by clicking here Visit Woodleigh and enjoy the wide variety of Summer Fete stalls and a guided tour around the school buildings and grounds. See [read more]

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