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- 23/05/18
Charity Cycle Ride
The wonderful people at Falklands Cricket Club are running a Charity Cycle Challenge on Sunday 15th July. They have very kindly offered to raise money for The Castle School alongside their own charity, which we are very appreciative of. So, please spread the word and get registered for this won...Read Full Story - 23/05/18
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Key Stage 3's Wonderful Week
What a wonderful week! Sunshine, achievements, bagfuls of courage and determination, supporting others and team work! And the best people to comment on it are the pupils themselves. Here are some quotes: "I liked doing the abseiling because it was amazing. I was literally so nervo...Read Full Story - 15/05/18
Wonderful Windsor
On Thursday 10th May, Skipton Class had the honour of being invited to represent The Castle School at The Royal Windsor Horse Show. The theme for the show this year was musicals and we decided upon 'Oliver', with William being Oliver and Jack 'The Artful Dodger'. The rest of Ski...Read Full Story - 10/05/18
SEND Local Area Inspection - Parents needed!
OFSTED are keen to talk to as many West Berkshire parents as possible about their SEND in West Berkshire. Please click the link below to find out about another way you can get involved.Read Full Story - 04/05/18
D.E.A.R. Time @ The Castle
At The Castle School we have something called D.E.A.R. Time, every Thursday at 11.45am. The stands for Drop Everything And Read. Everyone stops what they are doing and picks up anything to read in anyway they can. This is different for each class and each student. The focus is to...Read Full Story - 01/05/18
Music Scholarship Opportunity
As with last year, we are pleased to announce that we are offering another chance for two pupils at our school to gain a music scholarship. The successful pupil will be funded to have tuition in an instrument or singing for a year. Please click below to read the letter sent out this week...Read Full Story - 30/04/18
Cooking with The Newbury & District Agricultural Society
Jan Murray from The Newbury & District Agricultural Society has visited Pembroke Class on four occasions this year. During her visits, the class have learned how to make; vegetable soup, apple crumble, marinated chicken and roasted vegetables, and most recently rhubarb muffins. Take a look at...Read Full Story - 26/04/18
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John Lewis Community Matters
Some time ago the Castle School had the opportunity to take part in the John Lewis Community Matters scheme. This is where local charities are featured on collection bins in the John Lewis store, and customers choose who they would like to support, by putting green tokens in the appropriate containe...Read Full Story - 23/04/18
Fit for a Queen
Our Hospitality and Catering Team were invited to cook with the professional Chefs in the Ascot Kitchen. After students made their individual Victoria sandwich cakes and Ascot scones, they were then treated to Mocktails and a delicious afternoon tea. Each student was awarded a Certificate of Achieve...Read Full Story - 23/04/18
Canapes and Champagne, No Problem!!
Castle Hospitality and Catering provided a post-wedding buffet reception for the daughter of Post-16’s governor, Ursula Codrington, at her home which took place in a marquee during the Easter holiday. From the photos you can see how hard student worked, especially Bradley with his plate specif...Read Full Story - 23/04/18
The Bean Challenge
Skipton have today planted a bean and we are all keeping a bean diary to watch how much it grows. We know that our beans need water (not too much!) and sunshine. Some people even sing to their plants, so we are going to try that too!!! We are going to post more photos on the website each week to sho...Read Full Story - 18/04/18
Rugby Coaching
5 of our Key Stage 4 and 5 students had an enjoyable day at the John Madjeski Academy today and are now Level 1 qualified tag rugby coaches, which is an amazing achievement. They learnt how to coach under 7's and under 8's and now look forward to the opportunity to test out their new...Read Full Story