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- 16/07/26
Farewell to our Leavers
Post-16 hosted their annual leavers' assembly where this year we were saying goodbye to 18 students! Many of these students have been with us since either nursery or the beginning of Primary school. We could not be prouder of every single one of these young person as they move onto Newbury Colle...Read Full Story - 16/07/26
Magical Day at Fairytale Farm
Isla wrote - Durham class enjoy a magical day at fairytale farm. Durham class had a fantastic end-of year trip to fairytale farm. Enjoying a day with adventure and students explored the different fairytale displays. We met a lot of friendly animals and enjoyed the themed music around the farm. We lo...Read Full Story - 08/07/26
Day out at Dinton
Tiverton had a fantastic day at Dinton Pastures today. We enjoyed spending time in the park before sitting down together for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, we relaxed by the water, making the most of the cool breeze, and went on a nature walk. It was a wonderful day filled with smiles, laughter...Read Full Story - 24/06/26
Odiham on track
On Monday, Odiham Class went on a train with GWR's Senior Accessibility Mentor, Dan, as part of GWR's Try a Train Programme. The programme aims to familiarise people with their local train stations and then teach about onboard safety. As well as going on a train, Odiham were lucky enough to...Read Full Story - 12/06/26
Celebrating Success at the Agricultural Challenge
Both Windsor and Dover classes have enjoyed an exceptional year of learning, creativity and teamwork through their involvement in the Agricultural Challenge, culminating in outstanding achievements at this year’s final. Windsor class have worked incredibly hard throughout the year, developi...Read Full Story - 12/06/26
Duke of Edinburgh final prep
Duke of Edinburgh Group in their final stages of preparation! This year's Bronze Award Duke of Edinburgh group are now in the final stages of planning before their expedition! The expedition route will take the group walking alongside the canal. When walking alongside a canal, a throw rope...Read Full Story - 10/06/26
Arts Society Generous Donation
We were delighted to welcome representatives from The Arts Society Newbury to The Castle School recently, following their generous donation of £1,000 to Friends of Castle. The Arts Society is part of a global network with over 64,000 members, and we were pleased to host Stephen Howes (Chair...Read Full Story - 05/06/26
Castle Fest 2026 on 20th June
With only 14 days to go until Castle Fest, Friends of Castle are excited to share the fantastic prizes you could win as part of the raffle. Local organisations have kindly donated vouchers, gift tokens, experience days plus much more... Tickets should have all been sent home, but if you h...Read Full Story - 19/05/26
Happy half term
Dear Parents and Carers, As we get close to the end of the school term, I want to wish all our students, staff and parents a fantastic holiday. As usual, each class has produced a Class Newsletter with lots of lovely information on what they have been doing as well as some pictures o...Read Full Story - 16/05/26
A letter to Mr Horowitz
This term Oxford Class' English learning has focused on Anthony Horowitz as they have really enjoyed his Alex Rider series as their class novel. Oxford Class wrote questions for Anthony, which Liz took with her when she went to listen to him as part of his recent book tour. Oxford have...Read Full Story - 13/04/26
Welcome Back
Welcome back to all our students and staff this week, for the start of the first part of the summer term. The last day of term will be Friday 22nd May 2026Read Full Story - 27/03/26
Wishing everyone a happy Easter
Dear Parents and Carers, As we reach the end of the school term, I want to wish all our students, staff and parents a fantastic holiday. As usual, each class has produced a Class Newsletter with lots of lovely information on what they have been doing as well as some pictures of learn...Read Full Story