‘Better mental health for all’ – What does that mean to us?
As part of World Mental Health day, we created a short video to show what better mental health for all means to the staff, students and parents of Upper Wharfedale…
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Year 5/6 Virtual Open Evening
Unfortunately, we were not able to welcome prospective students and parents/carers into school this year, for our annual Open Evening. Instead, we held a 'live' event on 21st September, during…
UWS Year Review
It has been a strange year! This is a summary of some of the things we have been up to, both before and after lockdown. Some very fond memories...... https://uws.n-yorks.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/UWS%202020%20Review.mp4
Support Cancer, AIDS and COVID-19 Research at home, even whilst you sleep!
Mr A Lambert explains how you can become part of the most powerful super computer and aid sciences in researching COVID-19. Folding at home is a project which asks members…
Parliamentary Review
The Parliamentary Review is a publication which reviews the latest events in parliament. It does not support any particular party and is wholly independent of government. The Review's aim is for…
EXAM RESULTS 2019
Upper Wharfedale students are again celebrating following the publication of this year’s GCSE results.“The outcomes achieved by Upper Wharfedale students this year are truly outstanding,” said Headteacher Andrew Taylor. “Both…
Climate Change Teacher
Over the past few weeks Mr Jackson has been completing a selection of 6 courses accredited by the United Nations on climate change. Having passed all the tests, he is…
Story Explorers present to you our Activities Week extravaganza: ‘The Wharfedaily Gazette’!
During Activities Week, our 'Story Explorers' have been working collaboratively to produce a school newsletter. The team were given roles such as Editor, Lead Writer, Layout Designer and Features Editor,…
Celebrating Performance Tables Success
With the release of the finalised GCSE School Performance Tables this week, we are celebrating the fact that we have been placed in the top 5% of schools in the…
Dementia Friends
A Dementia Friend learns a little bit more about what it's like to live with dementia and then turns that understanding into action - anyone of any age can be…