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- 11/07/22
Summer Reading Challenge
Hello, We were lucky enough to have a summer reading challenge assembly from Newbury library, and we are hoping some of you are able to take part in the challenge at your local library. The librarians have offered to help you beat the queues by having a starter pack ready and waiti...Read Full Story - 04/07/22
We are proud to announce that The Castle school is now a National Online safety certified school.
All our Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Safeguarding leads have completed their annual certificate for online safety, so that we can help keep our students safe online. Many staff have also accessed other courses and seminars. Teachers are able to use the resources and planning to ensure that...Read Full Story - 27/06/22
Volunteering for Home-Start West Berkshire
If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering for Home Start West Berkshire, please click the links belowRead Full Story - 21/06/22
Fancy becoming a governor?
Are you interested in getting more involved with The Castle School? Fancy becoming a governor? We have exciting opportunities to join our Governing Board. Well, if you want to find out more, then just click belowRead Full Story - 21/06/22
New Inclusive Playground Opening near school
UPDATE - Due to supply issues, the opening will not now take place on 15th July. West Berkshire will announce a new date when things are sorted. Please contact Jo Watt (Countryside Officer, West Berkshire Council) for more information. The children’s play area at the Almond Avenue green spa...Read Full Story - 15/06/22
Castle Jubilee Celebration
We had a wonderful, whole school Platinum Jubilee celebration on Tuesday, organised by our Pupils for Positive change group (P4PC). Everyone came to take part in activities on the field, which included parachute games, sensory activities, den building, musical statues, jubilee crafts and a water obs...Read Full Story - 13/06/22
What a Picture!
Dover Class took part in a photography project with five volunteers from Thatcham Photographic Club (TPC) as part of a collaboration with the Artsmark Award (in association with the Arts Council England). Throughout their sessions in May, the volunteers helped the students to think more about their...Read Full Story - 08/06/22
Spare School Uniform
From time to time people kindly donate school uniform that is either, nearly new, or in very good condition. A wide range of sizes have all been freshened up and are freely ready to go to new homes for free If you could make use of any item, please do not hesitate to contact The Pastoral Team...Read Full Story - 07/06/22
Pastoral Event 1st July 2022
The Castle School and Castle Gate are running a fun event from 10am until 12.30pm on Friday 1st July for all parents. Please click below to read more information.Read Full Story - 07/06/22
Coffee Morning Event 11.06.22
A parent of one of our students has very kindly set-up a coffee morning to raise funds for both Children in Need and The Castle School. The event will take place from 9asm this Saturday near the Corn Exchange on Market Street. It would be great of you could pop along. Please see the attached flyer f...Read Full Story - 06/06/22
Welcome Back
A warm welcome back to everyone for the start of the final term of this academic year. We have a few things going on this term, which is nice after such a challenging and different 2 years. On Tuesday 14th June, we will be having our Jubilee Celebration event for the whole school. We are all very mu...Read Full Story - 26/05/22
Mencap half-term Platinum Jubilee Activities
Mencap are running lots of activities during the half-term holidays. Please download the leaflet below to find out more.Read Full Story