Castle Hill Castle Hill Blog 01/05/2026
Friday has positively zoomed around this week and there's a lot to celebrate...Alton Towers staff have commented on the exceptional behaviour of our Year 9 pupils who have participated in the residential visits. A delightful Year 10 pupil made me a mouthwatering quiche lorraine. I toe-tapped to bagpipes in my office at break time treated to demi-Lea's musical talents.
AND two pupils who are deaf led the assemblies this week to raise the profile of hearing awareness across the school. They had researched and created a really interesting presentation, they also showed great bravery in standing up in front of everyone!
Do Sport Challenge!
An incredible Year 7 pupil, April Hough, joined several of the FBA girls last Sunday to take part in a huge fundraising challenge supporting Do Sport UK. This organisation provides weekly inclusive sessions for children and adults who rely on them. Together, they pushed through an ambitious goal of covering 200 miles on the court while aiming for 10,000 baskets, all to help keep these vital sessions running.
For April, this cause is personal. She trains and plays with two teams every week, and her mum reports that basketball has transformed her physical and mental wellbeing. Over the past four years she has grown in confidence, found a place where she feels accepted, and discovered just how far she can go.
Do Sport UK continues to make that possible by building social connections, promoting inclusion and improving health and wellbeing for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Their work creates opportunities, friendships and a sense of belonging both on and off the court.
To learn more or to sponsor April: https://www.dosportuk.co.uk/
Looking Ahead...Dates for the Diary:
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Date |
Event |
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Mon 4th May |
Bank Holiday Monday |
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Mon 11th – Wed 13th May |
Year 8 Residential - Condover Hall |
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Thurs 14th May |
Parents Forum (9.30-11am) |
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Wed 20th – Fri 22nd May |
6th Form Duke of Edinburgh Expedition |
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Fri 22nd May |
Non-uniform Day (donations of bottles for the Summer Fayre) |
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Thurs 21st May |
Happy’s Circus (5.30-8pm) |
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Fri 22nd May |
Break up for the May holidays |
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Thurs 28th – Fri 29th May |
Year 11 Duke of Edinburgh Expedition |
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Mon 8th-Tues 9th May |
Year 13 Bronze D of E Expedition |
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Fri 12th June |
Year 11 Leavers’ Assembly (9-10.30am) Year 11 Leavers’ Day |
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Wed 17th June |
Year 13 and Pre-internship Leavers’ Day Meal out (in evening – details to follow) |
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Thurs 25th June |
Non-uniform Day (donations of chocolate for the Summer Fayre) |
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Parent Forum (9.30-11am) |
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Year 11 Prom – Stockport County (5.30-9pm) |
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Fri 26th June |
INSET (No pupils in) |
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Sat 4th July |
Summer Fayre (10am-12pm) |
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Tues 7th July |
Whole School Move Up Morning (meet new Form Tutors) |
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Fri 17th July |
Break up for the Summer Holidays (finish at 1pm) |
And Finally...
We are so very lucky to be surrounded by such musically talented pupils. This week Sam Hackney delivered a stunning vocal and guitar performance in front of the whole of KS4.
Sam Hackney Music Video
