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- 28/01/20
Rebound Therapy @ The Castle School
At The Castle School we use Rebound Therapy with many of our pupils. ‘Rebound Therapy’ was named by the founder Eddy Anderson in 1969 to describe the use of trampolines to provide opportunities for movement, therapies and recreation for people across the whole spectrum of special need...Read Full Story - 17/01/20
West Berkshire Local Offer News
Please click the link below to download the latest West Berkshire SEN Local Offer NewsletterRead Full Story - 16/01/20
Cardiff Class Forest Fun
Cardiff Class went to forest school this week. We all had an amazing time. It was very muddy but we all loved stamping in the mud, even if some of our boots got stuck and we got muddy socks too! We loved climbing the trees. Dee helped us to learn how to climb safely. The mud kitchen was brilliant...Read Full Story - 15/01/20
A trip to get your teeth into!
Windsor Class had a brilliant morning at Westbrook house Dentist. Some of us were a bit nervous beforehand, but we didn't need to worry. Vicki the dental nurse was really kind and friendly and answered all our questions. We were able to have a go in the dentist chair and Vicki showed u...Read Full Story - 09/01/20
Countdown to The London Marathon
Kieron Fisher (Flint Class Teacher) and James Whybra (Assistant Headteacher) are running the London Marathon! This is going to be such a big challenge for them but one that they are both really looking forward to. Between them, they have run a few half marathons but this will be their first eve...Read Full Story - 06/01/20
Welcome back
A very Happy New Year to everyone. Welcome back to the start of 2020 and the start of a new decade! From now until Easter our theme is "My Wonderful Self". We are all looking forward to the exciting adventures in learning that will take place between now and then. Please check...Read Full Story - 20/12/19
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
On behalf of all the staff, Pupils and Governors at The Castle School I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing all our pupils back on Tuesday 7th January 2020. I hope you all manage to have a lovely Christmas.Read Full Story - 20/12/19
Castle Christmas Productions
We always have fantastic Christmas productions at The Castle School and this year was no exception. For our younger pupils, we had some very interactive shows, which allowed parents, pupils and staff to take part in celebrating Christmas with the children. Our older Primary pupils put on a fabu...Read Full Story - 20/12/19
A wonderful Carol Service
We had our wonderful Christmas Carol service at St Mary's Church on Wednesday. It was such a lovely occasion. The whole school were packed into the venue and sang several carols along with lovely readings from our students. If you didn't feel Christmassy before, then this definitely did the...Read Full Story - 13/12/19
Christmas Fair update
I would like to again thank everyone who came along and supported the Castle Christmas Fair last week. It was such an amazing event buzzing with fun and excitement. From Santa's Grotto to tombola, to crafts to Winter BBQ to Carols, it was really lovely. I would like to take this opportunity...Read Full Story - 10/12/19
Makaton Advent Calendar
Today, The Castle School are proudly part of the Makaton Countdown to Christmas. A group of our pupils worked really hard to sign to the song "Wonderful Christmas Time" by Paul McCartney. Look at the concentration on their faces - they are working so hard. Yo...Read Full Story - 06/12/19
Christmas Tree Picking
This week, Pembroke Class went to Newbury Christmas Tree Farm to pick out the tree for the school! Everybody had an amazing time looking at all the different trees, comparing their sizes and finally picking the best tree because it was a beautiful colour. We would like to thank Newbury Chri...Read Full Story