Castle Newnham

Launchpad Day: Step Into Year 7! What makes being an all-through school so special? The opportunity to prepare our pupils for their next stage in a way that simply wouldn't be possible otherwise! Next Friday, our Year 6 pupils will take centre stage as they experience a taste of secondary life at The Castle Newnham. From hands-on Science experiments and creative Design & Technology and Food Technology sessions, to exploring the ancient world in Classics, our pupils will discover the exciting opportunities that await them in Year 7. Guided by our older pupils, Year 6 will build confidence, develop independence and, most importantly, have a real voice in shaping their future. From planning their very first Year 7 trip to reimagining our school café, they will be working together to make their mark on our school community. This is the unique advantage of being an all-through school. We can take the relationships, trust and familiarity our pupils have already built and use them as a springboard for new experiences, bigger challenges and exciting opportunities. Our pupils don't just prepare for the next stage – they get to step into it, explore it and help shape it. We can't wait to see our Year 6 pupils embrace the challenge, discover new passions and experience just how exciting the next chapter can be! Same school. New opportunities. A launchpad for the future!

An exciting evening introducing our All-Through Scholars Programme! It was fantastic to share our vision for the future of our More & Most Able provision at The Castle Newnham. Our Scholars Programme is all about challenging, inspiring and empowering our pupils to reach their full potential, both inside and beyond the classroom. For Years 3–6, pupils will take part in exciting, project-based learning, developing their research, creativity, communication and problem-solving skills. From exploring our Solar System to building scale models, there will be plenty of opportunities to think big! For Years 7–11, our Apps for Good programme will challenge pupils to become ethical technology innovators. Through exploring artificial intelligence, tackling real-world environmental and social issues, and developing their own app prototypes, pupils will learn to turn their ideas into meaningful solutions. Learning beyond the classroom will also be a key part of the experience, with planned visits to places such as the National Space Centre and Cambridge University, alongside opportunities to meet inspiring professionals and discover future education and career pathways. And this is just the beginning! Our wider vision includes national competitions, debating, poetry, mathematical challenges and so much more, ensuring our pupils are continually stretched, inspired and encouraged to develop intellectual curiosity and resilience. We are incredibly excited about what lies ahead and the opportunities this programme will create for our pupils. By nurturing curiosity, celebrating ambition and embracing new challenges, we hope to help every Scholar discover just how far their potential can take them. A future full of possibility starts here!

Year 2 have been enjoying using Base Ten and other concrete resources to show their understanding of place value to 100

The pupils are LOVING lessons in Studio 4, our brand new additional performing arts space on North Site. Stay tuned for some exciting news about STUDIO 5 - plans are underway for a dedicated music teaching space on SOUTH SITE! Keep your eyes peeled

Our new outdoor dining area is almost ready! A huge thank you to our site team, who have been hard at work assembling brand-new benches for pupils to enjoy during break and lunchtimes. We can't wait to share the final look once the finishing touches are completewatch this space!