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- 18/12/18
Thatcham Food Bank Donation
On Monday Joe, Alex, Harvey and Ethan from Skipton Class went to Thatcham Food-Bank to drop off donations collected from our Reverse Advent Calendar. The boys helped to put the donations into Sarah's car. The donations are then taken to a central warehouse, where they are distributed to the diff...Read Full Story - 14/12/18
Annual Festive Parent Gathering
The Pastoral Team held their annual festive gathering in the Jane Evans Room on Monday, 10th December. This time we were very lucky to be joined by Fiona from West Berkshire Parent Voice who came along to show us how to make festive bath bombs. Probably our messiest session to date but...Read Full Story - 12/12/18
Duke of Edinburgh Challenge
Students of The Castle School Post-16 Unit in Newbury, are working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Award. One of their challenges is to fundraise for a charity of their choice. Students decided collectively to raise funds for two charities: (1) Make a Wish Foundation (a national charity), and...Read Full Story - 06/12/18
Superb Singing @ St Nic's Carol Concert
Our amazing choir performed at the annual St Nic's Save The Children Carol Service on Tuesday. They were fantastic and received the most wonderful applause and cheers from the packed audience. They were impeccably behaved and sang with such energy. We are all very proud of what they have achieve...Read Full Story - 05/12/18
Pantomine perfection
All classes got to watch the pantomime 'Beauty and The Beast' on Monday. It was the second year M&M productions have visited the school to perform, and as with last year, they didn't disappoint! The pupils (and staff!) thoroughly enjoyed it, and were singing and clapping...Read Full Story - 04/12/18
Reverse Advent at The Castle
This term the staff at The Castle School are contributing towards a reverse advent calendar. Staff wanted to use advent to give something to people who are less fortunate than themselves. Staff are providing donations of dried foods and toiletries. The contributions that are made will be divid...Read Full Story - 03/12/18
Christmas is GO!
Last week our cooking GO group go into the festive spirit early by decorating mini Christmas cakes. The pupils had baked their cakes and used fondant icing to create some wonderfully festive decorations.Read Full Story - 29/11/18
Castle Keep Fit at Winchcombe Place
My GO group have built some really great relationships with the residents of Winchcombe Place care home over the last term. Today we enjoyed a keep fit class with the residents and James told me that he had had 'the best day ever! James particularly enjoyed throwing and catching a...Read Full Story - 29/11/18
Christmas starts here!
On Wednesday 28th November, Pembroke Class visited Newbury Christmas Tree Farm. It was a very wet and windy day, but this did not dampen our Christmas spirit. The class had a wonderful time selecting a Christmas tree for Primary House. We would like to say a huge thank you to Newbu...Read Full Story - 29/11/18
Herb Planter Competition
Over the last few weeks many of our classes have been taking part in a competition to design and make a very creative herb planter. There were some exceptional designs, as you can see above, all with wonderful creative touches. The winner (a tough decision) was Colchester Class' Upside down traf...Read Full Story - 28/11/18
Swings and Smiles Carol Concert
Swings and Smiles are having a candlelight carol concert on Sunday 2nd December. Please click below for more details. There will also be a play area available for children who would rather play than sit formally.Read Full Story - 27/11/18
Tiverton to Cadbury's World
Tiverton class decided that they wanted to go to Cadbury World to experience the taste of chocolate and to learn how it is made because we have been reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. We raised money to go to the amazing Cadbury World by selling bacon butties. Before we coul...Read Full Story