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- 10/02/23
Wishing everyone a Happy Half Term Break
I would like to wish all our students, families and staff a wonderful half-term break. Each class has produced a Class Newsletter with lots of lovely information on what they have been doing as well as some pictures of learning. You can read the newsletters by clicking the link below...Read Full Story - 06/02/23
Mighty Machines Exhibition
Mighty Machines Exhibition by students of The Castle School Might Machines is an exciting collaborative educational art project with The Castle School and local printmaker, Charlotte Adcock. The project explores identity and social exclusion. The students have used mixed media to examine th...Read Full Story - 03/02/23
Breakfast Workshop visits at Post-16
On Friday 20th January, Jan from The Newbury Show Ground Education Team visited Post 16 to run a Breakfast workshop. The students helped to prepare fruit for smoothies before tasting two different types. They then helped to make porridge before tasting that again! They listened to a talk...Read Full Story - 02/02/23
Wildlife Photography Competition
Six students from The Castle School entered The Base’s "My Wildlife" Competition. We are happy to announce that Christian, Charlie, Ryland and Harry all were judged finalists by the judging panel. After an online vote, Harry was chosen as the Under 18 category winner with h...Read Full Story - 01/02/23
Cooking up a storm!
On a Tuesday afternoon we have been cooking independently with a partner. Our teachers have been leaving us in the kitchen on our own! We have cooked lemon drizzle muffins, cheese scones and shortbread. We had to read the recipe and follow it all by ourselves. We also had to find and weigh out all t...Read Full Story - 30/01/23
Castle Car Wash
What a WOW moment. One of our students was washing a car at castle @ Theale with a member of staff. He said ' I feel really proud that I have done this'!! So, he has now created a business card and a booking sheet to wash the mini bus and staff cars. I think this photo shows just...Read Full Story - 26/01/23
Burn's Night Celebrations
Today (Wednesday 25th Jan) in respect of Burns Night, in music, Carisbrooke Class enjoyed some Scottish Dancing with Charles. We had to listen to the beat of the music and then follow the steps that Charles showed us to a beat of 4. We also had the chance to look at and try a drum, violin and melode...Read Full Story - 25/01/23
Get on your bike!
Our amazing Key Stage 4 students took part on the Bikeability programme last week. This is a course that looks to equip young people with the skills and confidence to cycle on roads. They did really, really well and all managed to pass their Level 1 Certificate. What a wonderful achievement - wheel...Read Full Story - 10/01/23
Walk and a Cuppa
The Castle School Pastoral Team and Castle Gate want to invite you for a walk and a cuppa. Read the flyer below to find out more.Read Full Story - 03/01/23
Welcome Back and Happy New Year
I hope that all our staff, students and families had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. As we prepare to welcome students back for the start of the spring term, we have some important details to share about student illness and when to keep your child at home. The UK Health Security Agenc...Read Full Story - 16/12/22
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We wish all our students, staff and families a wonderful Christmas. Please have a look at the brilliant newsletters that the classes have produced. You can use the link below You can read the newsletters by clicking the link below: The Castle School - Class Newsletters (thecastleschoolnewbury...Read Full Story - 29/11/22
ASD Family Help
ASD Family Help have brought out their latest newsletter with lots of advice and events. You download and read it by clicking below.Read Full Story