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- 11/11/21
Remembrance at The Castle
Today, we remembered all those armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. At Love Lane, we even had the Last Post played out by Charles, our Music Teacher.Read Full Story - 10/11/21
Coop Community Fund
The Friends of Castle School are taking part in the Co-op Local Community Fund From 24 October 2021 to 22 October 2022 Co-op members can choose to raise funds for The Friends of Castle School. For every £1 members spend on selected Co-op branded products and services, 2p w...Read Full Story - 01/11/21
Welcome Back
We are excited about welcoming back all our students to school today. This term is always a very busy one with the run-up towards Christmas. I am very much looking forward to seeing all the wonderful learning that will take place. As always, our aim is to give all our students an exceptional...Read Full Story - 22/10/21
Covid-19 Update
Due to increasing Covid-19 rates in West Berkshire schools, please find attached letter from Jon outlining important information from West Berkshire Council. The pupil and parent protocols have also been updated and can be found by clicking here.Read Full Story - 18/10/21
Totnes at The Cafe
This morning Totnes went to M&S Café. We travelled by mini-bus and walked through town and Park Way. Once we got to the café. We sat down and went to the counter in 2's and chose what we wanted. Some of us had to asked for a hot drink, Sam and Charlie had a pot of tea and James...Read Full Story - 15/10/21
Important news on PCR tests taken 3rd to 12th October at Newbury Showground
As I am sure you are aware from the local and national news, there have been issues identified with recent PCR tests taken at Newbury Showground between 3rd and 12th October. This has meant that some of the results given during the above dates may have given a false negative result. As such...Read Full Story - 11/10/21
West Berks Local Offer Day
Dear Parents and Carers, West Berkshire local authority are having a local offer day on 20th October. I attach the flyer for more details.Read Full Story - 01/10/21
Covid-19 Safety Measures Update 1.10.21
Dear Parents and Carers, In my email 2 weeks ago, I explained that we were putting into place some extra measures to try and ensure that our school remains a safe place. I said that I would review these measures on 30th September, which I have now done. There has been a marked reduction in pos...Read Full Story - 17/09/21
Temporary safety measures
Dear Parents and Carers, Further to my email yesterday, I have decided in order to keep everyone safe I am putting in place some additional protective measures for the next two weeks. This is in response to a number of positive cases amongst staff in school. As you will know, the safety of everyo...Read Full Story - 16/09/21
Covid-19 Update
Dear Parents and Carers, As will know, we have had several cases of Covid-19 amongst staff in our school. We are working to limit any spread by the usual methods including thorough cleaning and adequate ventilation (where possible to do so). I have also asked staff to socially distance from ea...Read Full Story - 02/09/21
Welcome to the new school year
Dear Parent/Carer, Myself, along with the whole staff team, are all so pleased to be welcoming back all of our students this September as well as welcoming all the new starters to our Castle School family. I am very excited to see all the wonderful learning opportunities that will...Read Full Story - 20/07/21
Wishing everyone a great summer
Dear Parents and Carers, So, we come to the end of a rather different year. With Covid being the backdrop to most of what happened, it has been challenging for everyone. However, the students, staff and yourselves as The Castle School family, have pulled together to make it as successful as po...Read Full Story