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  • 11/09/18
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    Mencap Workshops for parents/carers

    Please click below to read about some upcoming workshops for parents and carers of children with SEND.
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  • 11/09/18
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    Fancy becoming a governor?

    Get involved We have a vacancy for a parent to join the governing board at The Castle School.  This is a voluntary role and will involve meetings twice per long term.  To find out more please contact Vicki Murphy, Clerk to Governors at vmurphy@castle.w-berks.sch.uk.  Closing date for...
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  • 07/09/18
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    New sleep course available in October

    There is an upcoming course which may be of interest. This is a two-week (2 hours per week) course for parent/carers of children (aged 0-18) with special or additional needs who are experiencing sleep difficulties. Please click the link below to download the flyer for more information.
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  • 05/09/18
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    Welcome back

    Welcome back to all our pupils and a very warm welcome to all our new starters. We very much look forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning (6th September) for the start of what will be an exciting and wonderful time at The Castle School.
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  • 20/07/18
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    Wishing everyone a wonderful summer

    And so, we come to the end of another busy, exciting and successful school year. As all our pupils and staff prepare to head off for their well-earned summer holidays, I would like to say a huge 'thank you' to all our parents and carers for your continued brilliant support this year. It real...
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  • 19/07/18
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    What a wonderful year for World of Work at The Castle School

    To see all the amazing things that have been taking place in our World of Work programme this year, please click below to read our latest newsletter. You can also visit the World of Work web page by clicking here
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  • 18/07/18
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    What an arty lot!

    This term, the students at Post-16 made their own collage material by mixing paint with pencil shavings, mud/dirt, sand, coloured wood chippings etc and applying this to paper. Once dry, the students then tore up the paper and worked together to create their secret garden collage...
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  • 18/07/18
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    Superb Strings!

    Besides the brass band and cello, we are very proud of our violin group. Here they are performing one of their pieces, conducted by their violin teacher Sean Law.  Next year Sean will also be teaching a small group to play mini double bases.      
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  • 13/07/18
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    Castle gains Makaton Friendly School Award

    I am very pleased to be able to tell you that The Castle School has achieved Makaton Freindly Status in recognition of all the amazing work our staff and pupils do around communication. We are extremely fortunate to have three qualified Regional Makaton Tutors at The Castle School. Holly Cannon-T...
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  • 10/07/18
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    School Prom 2018

    On Friday 6th July, The Castle School Post-16 was transformed into a glittering venue for the "Hollywood Prom 2018" Staff and students pulled out all the stops to decorate the Post-16 unit, and prepare delicious food for the event. It was a wonderful evening, with music, dancing and...
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  • 09/07/18
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    Water load of fun!

    Lancaster and Caernarfon class had a fun filled action packed end of year trip to Lagoona Aqua Park in Reading. Students and staff had a wonderful time trying to stay on the inflatable water course and make it all the way round. One of the most difficult activities was trying to get back on the equi...
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  • 05/07/18
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    Castle School wins National Careers Award

    The Castle School has been recognised for its work supporting careers education and helping young people into the world of work. The organisation has been named the National Winner of the SEND Careers Provision of the Year award by the Careers & Enterprise Company. The Careers & Enterpris...
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