GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL
Open Day Programme
Our Campus
At Giggleswick, our outstanding education happens across 215 acres of stunning Yorkshire countryside, where you’ll find 500 years of heritage, exceptional modern facilities and a happy, welcoming community It’s the perfect environment to bring out the best in every child!
Click here to take a virtual tour of our campus
Parking
Please park in the Chapel car park (number 30 in the top left of the map) accessed from Craven Bank Lane opposite Hostel Rocks (number 43 on the map). Overflow parking will also be available in the Netball Courts as you drive up to Chapel
1.30pm: Arrival and registration
Programme
Junior and Senior School visitors are welcome to arrive and park at Chapel from 1.30pm, where they can enjoy a selection music performed by pupils before the presentation.
2pm: Welcome from the Head
Headmaster, Sam Hart, will provide families with a welcome presentation in our School Chapel, followed by a short introduction from our Heads of School
2.20pm: Guided tours
Senior School: After the presentation, you will be assigned a Sixth Form tour guide who will show you around the campus and you will see classes and co-curricular activities in action.
Junior School: James Mundell, Headmaster or Deputy Head, Carl Shuttleworth, will take you on a tour of the Junior School and facilities, where you will see classes and co-curricular activities in action
3pm Afternoon Tea in the Dining Hall
Your tour will finish at the Dining Hall where you are invited for our legendary Afternoon Tea! There will be an opportunity to meet teaching staff, as well as some current parents, and our Admissions Manager, Katie.
4.30pm: Open Day ends
Please ensure to return your lanyard before returning to your car at the Chapel car park.
A shuttle bus service will be provided every 15 minutes from 3 30 - 4 30pm at the Sports Hall Car park to take you back to Chapel.
What is there to see?
Activities
Location
1st XI cricket vs The XL Club
Top Pitch
CCF
The lawn
Tennis practice
Grass courts
Climbing session
Catteral Pavilion
Music Technology/Broadcasting/Rehearsals
Music department
Seussical the Musical rehearsal
The Richard Whiteley Theatre
Science demonstration
Science department
Boarding houses
Catteral, Style, Carr and Paley
Next steps
We believe the best way to get a real feel for life at Giggleswick is by visiting us. We would be delighted to arrange an individual visit to show you around our wonderful school and introduce you to our teachers and boarding house staff. We recommend that you visit the school on a normal working day during term time, with visits available from Monday to Friday Visits can also be arranged on a Saturday morning to see the Senior School if weekdays are not possible for you.
Book a taster day
After visiting the school and meeting our staff, you may want to arrange a taster day for your child If you would like to book a taster, then please contact our Admissions Team
Following your visit to Giggleswick, the first step is to complete and return a Registration Form, accompanied by a £150 registration fee
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questions? Our Admissions Manager, Katie Mallalieu-Black, would be delighted to answer any questions you may have about the admissions process admissions@giggleswick.org.uk 01729 893 180
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