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- 16/07/24
Paulton's Park
On Tuesday 9th July we had a school trip to Paulton's Park. The day was a little wet, but this never dampened our spirits and anyway most of us got absolutely drenched on the Lagoon ride! All the students had a fabulous time, it was wonderful to see some many smiling faces. It was so lovely...Read Full Story - 12/07/24
Summer Reading Challenge
On Monday 8th July, Chenoa Leaver from Newbury Library came to visit our school to talk to the children about the Library’s Summer Reading Challenge. West Berkshire Libraries will be challenging children to read up to six library books from 1st July onwards. If they complete t...Read Full Story - 09/07/24
WOW, what an event!
Last Friday we hosted the annual World of Work event at Post-16. This is when we invite in all the employers we work with over the year, and give them a lovely lunch, and show them some presentations, to say thank you, and also hopefully to inspire them to do more work with us. It was a really...Read Full Story - 24/06/24
Fantastic Fete!
Thank you to everyone who came and helped out, visited, bought things and took part in the tombola on Saturday at our Fete. It was a great day and the weather did not disappoint. We had the added bonus of a fire engine arriving, which was very popular, followed by an ice cream van - who kind...Read Full Story - 18/06/24
Castle Rocks!
Last Wednesday, we had the pleasure of hosting the amazing Rock Choir at school. They put on a fantastic concert right on our school field and, to our delight, the sun came out to join us. The students had a blast as they sang and danced the afternoon away. It was such a lovely experience for everyo...Read Full Story - 14/06/24
Forest School at The Paddock
Skipton class have been lucky enough to attend Forest School at The Paddock in Burghclere on Wednesdays this summer term. This week we had Science week where ‘V’ our forest school leader planned lots of fun science experiments for us to do. We investigated floating and sinkin...Read Full Story - 07/06/24
Cows at Castle!
This week Secondary 1 had Jan from the Newbury and District agricultural society visit. Jan explained all about cows and the food items we gain from a cow. Jan also explained about goat's milk. Jan went on to explain how goat's milk is made. Everyone was then given the opportunity...Read Full Story - 03/06/24
Youlbury Trip Part 2
Secondary 1 go adventurous, part 2. Our second group headed off to Youlbury just before the holidays. Here are some quotes and pictures of the day: "Monday was the best day, because it was sunny and calm" said Oliver G "It was very busy and very nice. I did crate stacking. It...Read Full Story - 03/06/24
Welcome Back
Welcome back to all our wonderful students, staff and parents for the start of term 6. There are lots of summer events coming up, including sports days and performances. Please read the latest news and calendar for more information. We will also send out emails about other events. The last day...Read Full Story - 23/05/24
Wishing Everyone a Wonderful Half-Term
Dear Parents and Carers, 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 learning. You can read the newsletters by clicking the link below: The Castle School - Class Newsletters (thecastlesc...Read Full Story - 23/05/24
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Half Term Activities at Waterside
Waterside Centre will be running some activity youth club this half-term for secondary aged pupils. Please click on the flyer to find out more.Read Full Story - 10/05/24
Agricultural Challenge Success
Windsor have been working really hard, all year, on our Agricultural Challenge, which forms a big part of our coursework. Today Windsor went to the final, with special schools from across Berkshire, and we are very pleased to say that we won first prize overall! Windsor also won the foll...Read Full Story