The school opened in September 1948 and consisted of the main hall, administration quarters, a number of small classrooms, gymnasium and the central Tower Block which housed the schools main departments: Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities. The school was set out into blocks. These blocks consisted of White block, Blue block, Red block, Green block and Yellow block. This photo gallery showcases three decades of life at the school on Rein Road and features images from inside the classroom, staff photographs as well as sports days and swimming galas through to the school gardens. This wonderful collection is published courtesy of the David Atkinson Archive whose collection is housed on photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: West Ardsley in the 1960s - Landmarks and mining heritage in focus LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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Prizewinners at the first Speech Day to be held at Woodkirk Secondary School in July 1960. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leeds Libraries
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The headteacher Mr. F.E. Horsenail, with some of his pupils in front of the first minibus owned by the school in June 1971. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leeds Libraries
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The finish of the 4th Year Girl's 100 yards race in July 1969. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leeds Libraries
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The school garden and green houses pictured in July 1959. Roses are blooming next to the path. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leeds Libraries
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A cookery lesson for female pupils is taking place in the Cookery Room in October 1966. The pupils are part of Form 1A and appear to be preparing a meal which includes a pot of tea, possibly breakfast. A poster on the notice board informs about the importance of dental care. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leeds Libraries
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The greenhouses in the school grounds pictured in January 1966. The snowy view looks across to Beacon works. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leeds Libraries