Latest News
- 08/03/18
Oxford Class Baking Challenge
This week, as part of their ASDAN Foodwise lesson, Oxford Class tackled the tricky art of baking Jaffa cakes. They worked collaboratively to compete against each other in a 'Great British Bake Off' style competition. They were required to make a whisked sponge for the base of the Jaffa ca...Read Full Story - 05/03/18
World Book Day - the Re-run - 8th March
As we were closed, due to severe weather last week we were unable to have our wonderful World Book Day celebrations. As such, we have decided to have our 'World Book Day' this Thursday (8th March 2018). Pupils (and staff!) are invited to dress as a character from a book. There will be a priz...Read Full Story - 05/03/18
Skipton's Trip to Town
Skipton Class have enjoyed a trip to town to choose a book from Waterstones with our World Book Day Vouchers, followed by a visit to Marks and Spencer’s Cafe. We took our time to select our books and then Jo read us a story in Waterstones. At the café, we went up one by one to choose ou...Read Full Story - 27/02/18
Easter Crafts for parents
The Castle School Pastoral Team will be running this lovely event for any parent who wishes to come along and have some fun, chat to other parents and the Pastoral Team and have a bite to eat. Please call Jackie Hogg on 07824551857 to book a place.Read Full Story - 22/02/18
Fishy Fun at The Castle
Trout Watch! In December, Laura from The Renewal Project set up a large fish tank, complete with a chiller and air filter in the main site staffroom. On Tuesday 23rd January, rainbow trout eggs, from Bibury Fish Farm (Cirencester), were placed in a tank. The children enjoyed watching the eggs...Read Full Story - 19/02/18
Welcome back
Welcome back to term 4! As the evenings get lighter and the weather (hopefully) gets a bit warmer we have several exciting things happening this term. On Thursday 1st March we are celebrating World Book Day. All pupils (and staff) are welcome to come to school dressed as their favourite literary cha...Read Full Story - 09/02/18
Have a great half-term
I would like to wish all our students and staff a wonderful, well-earned half-term break. I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday 19th February 2018.Read Full Story - 07/02/18
New Governors - we need you!
Our governing board has a vacancy for a co-opted governor, and we would like to extend the invitation to local employers to join The Castle is a fantastic school with an outstanding Ofsted rating. The board brings together a diverse range of skills and experience, and helps to review...Read Full Story - 07/02/18
Olympic gymnast visits The Castle
On Tuesday the 6th of February we were lucky enough to have Marissa King, an Olympic gymnast come to the school. Marissa competed in the Beijing Olympics in 2008 and is now touring the world with Cirque Du Soleil. The pupils had been working hard to raise sponsor money for the charity that Mariss...Read Full Story - 05/02/18
Celebrating NSPCC Number Day
The Castle School again this year celebrated the NSPCC Number Day. This nationwide event looks to raise awareness of The NSPCC and Childline, along with making maths relevant to all chilcren. This year our pupils dressed up in all manner of number-related outfits and raised over £100 for the N...Read Full Story - 05/02/18
Learning and laughing at lunchtime
Lunch clubs are a big part of life here at The Castle School. This term we have been lucky enough to have huge range of clubs including; relaxation, puzzle and board games, meteorology, Lego, Marvel, Boccia and football (to name just a few)! There are at least three lunch clubs r...Read Full Story - 29/01/18
London Irish Inspire the community
Please click the link to the London Irish website to read this lovely story about our students participating in rugby.Read Full Story