Castle Newnham

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!

Celebrating Our Golden Learners! At Castle Newnham All-Through School, small actions really do make a big difference! Every week, we celebrate pupils who go above and beyond by demonstrating our CORE Values - Community, Opportunity, Respect, and Excellence - and earning the highest positive points in their class or CORE group. What does it mean to be a Golden Learner? It means working hard, supporting classmates, and always striving to be your best! Perks for our Golden Learners of the Week include: A Golden Badge (soon to be Lanyard) (Y1–Y6) or Golden Tie (Y7–Y11) Early pass for break and lunch Skip-the-queue privileges at lunch An invitation to Chat with SLT A shoutout in Castle Connect An entry into our Grand End-of-Year Raffle Who will wear the Golden Lanyard or Tie next week? Keep working hard, showing your CORE values, and striving for excellence!