The Otley Family of Schools Living Books Day took place at several venues across Otley. The event involved some 270 young people from the 8 schools across the partnership, with each group of pupils “borrowing” a number of different “living books” - people who live in our local community – hearing stories from their childhood and asking them about their subsequent lives and what has brought them to (or kept them living in) our local area. The theme of the event was “You can’t judge a book by its cover”, and pupils considered issues such as identity, community, diversity and preconceptions. After the event, pupils will draw on the day’s learning to complete some kind of curriculum-based work back in their respective schools.

It was smiles all round as we held an Opening Ceremony for the newly refurbished Pavilion changing rooms at Wharfemeadows Playing Fields.

Our Open Evening for prospective new students in Year 7 was packed full of fun!

"Our sixth form students have achieved some excellent results once again - I am incredibly proud of their performance. The vast majority have secured a place at their chosen university, apprenticeship or workplace. I wish all of them the very best for their next steps.” commented Janet Sheriff.