Early Enterpise success

As all our classes race to get growing over the Autumn months, Colchester Class have posted a picture showing that they have already got growth from their radishes that they planted this term. They are very proud of their efforts so far.

Yoga for Parents and Carers

We are pleased to announce that this year we will be running yoga sessions at The Castle School for parents and carers. The sessions will be run by Leah McGrath, an experienced yoga instructor. The dates are as follows:

Thursday 8th October 7.30-8.30pm

Tuesday 13th October 1.45-2.45pm

Tuesday 20th October 1.45-2.45pm

Tuesday 10th November 1.45-2.45

Thursday 19th November 7.30-8.30pm

Tuesday 24th November 1.45-2.45pm

Thursday 3rd December 7.30-8.30pm

Thursday 8th December 1.45-2.45pm

The cost is £5 per session. Please click here to download the form to say you would like to attend some or all of the sessions, or contact Amy Bushell (Family Liaison Worker) at the school for more information.

Watermill "relaxed" performance of Alice in Wonderland

The Watermill Theatre in Newbury is putting on a "relaxed" performance of their Christmas production, Alice in Wonderland. This performance will take place at 6.30pm on Monday 30th November 2015 and is aimed at enabling young people and adults with learning difficulties, including people with autism and those with sensory and communication difficulties to enjoy the theatre experience.

Click here to find out more details and how to book, or phone The Watermill 01635 46044

Dragon's Den

Over the summer term Donnington Class students worked on developing ideas for a theme park. They needed to plan what would be in their park, the prices, the entertainment and where it would be built as well as the costs.

They then had to present their ideas in front of a group of Dragons and be questioned about their ideas.

It was a fantastic event and the students did us proud. The Dragons, consisting of John "Bannatyne" Moore, Peter "Paphitis" Kyle, Eileen "Meadon" Roddis and Peter "Jones" Thonrton, asked some searching and challenging questions, but were blown away by the students work and answers.

At the end of the presentations, The Dragons decided that the winner was Jacob for his brilliant presentation skills and ideas.

The Dragons had a wonderful time and here are some of the things they said:

"Have to say it was a real pleasure to spend the morning with the children and staff at your school.

 

All the children looked like they had put in loads of effort prior to the day, were superbly behaved, and explained their ideas and answered our daft questions with great clarity and confidence - not sure I would have been able to do that at their age.  Your team must be doing a fantastic job to bring them up to that level of achievement. 

 

Thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to come along."

 

"Couldn't agree more, amazing achievement for them all & a privilege for us."

 

"Amazing day at the Castle School yet again. 

Kids - fantastic

Teachers - amazing

Headteacher - so so!

Dragons den - amazingly upstaged by the wonderful kids. 

Congratulations to Jacob who managed a full score. But the others were very close. I have to say my heart almost ruled my head and wanted to give them all the thumbs up. Sadly I didn't. 

Well done to all panel members too, you carried out you roles with consummate ease that even Evan Davis would not be able to tell the difference. I really enjoyed it. 

Well done Jon, you truly have an amazing team and an amazing school of kids."

 

 

Enterprising idea!

Our Site Manager along with some volunteers from Network Rail have been busy over the summer building some raised beds at school. Each class is going to be responsible for one bed and they are going to be set challenges throughout the year. On Tuesday evening the first challenge was set to the Teachers; to grow radishes, onions and spinach. The teachers wasted no time in going and claiming which bed they wanted for their class!

 

Our aim is to show our students how they can grow their own food.

 

We will keep you updated as we start to see things grow.

Welcome back

Dear everyone,

It was lovely to welcome back all our pupils to school this term. Everyone has settled in really well and it is lovely to see pupils who have been with us a while helping and supporting all the newcomers making them feel so welcome and included.

We will be posting some photos here soon of some of the exciting work that our pupils are doing so please come and visit the site regularly.

If you have any queries or questions please don't hesitate to contact your child's class teacher in the first instance. They will be more than happy to help with your concern or help direct you to someone who might be better placed to help.

For now, I hope you have a good term and I look forward to showing you what our weonderful pupils achieve.

Many tanks,

Jon Hewitt
Headteacher
The Castle School