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December 2017

  • 19/12/17
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    We wish you all a very Merry Christmas

    All at The Castle School would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing all our pupils again on Thursday 4th January 2018.
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  • 19/12/17
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    Wonderful Christmas performances

    The school band playing at The Key Stage 3 and 4 performance
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  • 19/12/17
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    Christmas lunches

    We have had some wonderful Christmas lunches in the run-up to Christmas. At Love Lane both primary and secondary students and staff enjoyed a meal prepared by our catring team. At Post-16 this week we enjoyed a feast prepared by our Post-16 student catering team. Thank you to everyone involved who m...
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  • 18/12/17
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    December Reading Challenge

    Following the success of our November Reading Challenge, we have a Christmas-Themed Challenge for our pupils to get stuck into over the holidays. You can download the challenge below and get started right away. Good luck!
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  • 15/12/17
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    Catering for the RDA

    This week our amazing Castle Hospitality and Catering Team did a very impressive afternoon tea for volunteers past and present from the RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) at Walwyn Hall in Lambourn. Our students had a marvellous time and it was a fantastic opportunity for them to practice the...
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  • 14/12/17
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    Castle Catering is go

    We are now running a fabulous catering business and are able to offer incredible quality food for a reasonable price. We can do: What do our students offer? Afternoon Tea (delivered to your home or work place) Event Catering within the community. Business Platters Packed lunch deliver...
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  • 13/12/17
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    A wonderful nativity story at St Mary's

    On Tuesday this week, despite the very cold weather, we all made our way to St Mary's Church in Shaw for our annual carol service. This year we had the story of the nativity told through songs, readings and drama involving our pupils and staff. It was a lovely occasion. As always, our pupils wer...
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  • 13/12/17
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    St Nicholas Carol Concert

    The Castle School choir performed at the St Nicholas Church Carol service last week alongside many other Newbury primary schools. They were, as you might expect, amazing and sung their hearts out and got a rapturous applause at the end. It was a wonderful night enjoyed by all. 
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  • 11/12/17
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    Royal Philarmonic @ The Castle

    A report by Kyle Wrey (Totnes Class)
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  • 11/12/17
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    Santa visits The Castle

    Father Christmas paid us an early visit last week to see all the children in Primary House. It was wonderful to see all the pupils' faces light up when Santa came in and gave them all a present. All the children were so very polite and Santa is keen to come back next year.
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  • 07/12/17
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    Cold Weather Advice

    We are expecting some significantly colder weather over the next few days. As such, West Berkshire Council have issued some advice to help keep the most vulnerable in our community safe. Please read the attachment below.
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  • 06/12/17
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    Children in Need update - £1906.52!

    A Massive Thank you to our students, staff, parents and local community
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