Posted on: 24/05/2019A Message from Mr NationI can’t believe the first half of the summer term has come to an end already. Thank you to those of you who came and supported the annual ‘Castle Adult Quiz’. It was lovely to see so many of you there enjoying the evening. Well done to FOCS for organising the event and ensuring it went smoothly. Rev. Annie Gurner came to Castle the other week and held an assembly for the children based on this term’s value of ‘tolerance’. Please support your child to understand that we are all unique and the importance of tolerating (and of course celebrating) each others differences. Well done to all our Year 6 children for working so hard throughout SATs week. The staff were instrumental and ensured the children had a calm, settled and focused week. We’re incredibly proud of you all. Finally, the Class of 2015 have been busy achieving at secondary school. Several of the former Castle students have embarked on the Ten Tors, some will become Senior Students and one will be Head Girl in September. It's lovely to hear our former pupils doing so well. Have a wonderful half term. Categories: 1 CategorySchool News
Posted on: 3/05/2019A Message from Mr NationWelcome back. The children have returned with focus and enthusiasm. It’s wonderful so see them settling back into routines after the Easter break. Earlier this week, we had two visitors and I was proud to show them a typical day at Castle School - Forest School, ‘drop everything and read’, a book swap session as well as all the teaching and learning in class. So many varied and exciting activities and crucially, all the children were polite, friendly and well mannered. Thank you to Mrs Downes and everyone who’ve helped organise Castle Book Week. The children have taken part in a variety of activities centred around reading. It’s been lovely to see everyone so engrossed in a book. Thank you to our families for ensuring holidays are not taken during school term-time. A reminder regarding Term Time Leave can be found in the school’s Attendance Policy can be found online on our website: /966/policies. In line with government expectations and local county guidance, unauthorised term time absence equating to 10 or more sessions will likely incur a Penalty Notice of £60 per parent/carer per child. By ensuring your child is in school on time, every day you are helping them to achieve their best. If your child rides a scooter / bike to school, can you please talk to them about riding at speed along the path and showing respect to others. A few parents have come to see me about children ‘shooting past’ them and nearly hitting them or their young children. Finally, I’m grateful to those who came along to the curriculum session at the school on Wednesday evening. I hope you found it insightful. I believe it vital that Castle School’s curriculum reflects its local community and your input is valued. Categories: 1 CategorySchool News
Posted on: 24/05/2019
