Confirmed COVID case in Castle Tower School

Dear Parent / Carer, Unfortunately we have been informed that a member of our school community has received a positive test result for Covid 19.  We have already been in contact with all families where their child has had direct contact with this individual. If we have not been in contact with you, your child […]

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Message from Principal

Dear Parent / Carer, As you will be aware the NI Executive has announced that the mid term break for schools and other education settings will be extended from Monday 19th October to Friday 30th October (inclusive). In a letter to schools, the Education Minister, Mr. Peter Weir, has stated that – “Education settings will […]

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A Tribute to Mrs Louise Blair

A Tribute to Mrs Louise Blair who passed away on 7th August 2020 Louise started Castle Tower in 2009 at the age of 23.  She was young, quiet and bursting with enthusiasm.  She was delighted to work with children with special needs and she soon became a permanent member of staff travelling long distances every […]

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Cash for Kids Challenge 2020

Castle Tower are very pleased to be in the Final for the Cash for Kids, Cool FM and Downtown Radio schools challenge. The school who raises the highest amount of funds will get an additional top up of £3,000 to help with their school. We would love to win. Our goal is £10,000 but there […]

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Education Restart – Information for Parents and Carers

Dear Parent / Carer, Please find a download link below for a letter written by the Chief Medical Officer that outlines actions which should be taken by parents and carers if their children develop Covid-19 symptoms. It is being issued alongside a leaflet for parents/carers with advice on the steps to take if a child […]

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Dinner Menu

Please find download links below for this term’s hot and cold dinner choices. Please note dinners whether hot or cold are a set price of £2.60 per day.

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Virtual Sports Day

A massive well done to every one of our pupils who participated in our Virtual Sports Day in partnership with the Spar, Healthy Kidz.We received some fantastic photographs of your different activities, it looked like great fun, especially the egg and spoon races! Thank you to all of our parents for your support in making […]

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End of Term Principal’s Message

Dear Parent / Carer It’s hard to believe that we are almost at the end of June and the ‘normal’ school year! Unfortunately there has been nothing normal about this year for everyone in our school community.  Can I firstly thank all of you for the your resilience, patience and goodwill during these incredibly difficult […]

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KS3 & KS4 Summer Activities

Guess the Teacher Quiz Mrs Arnold – Tale of Desperaux Chapter Nine & Ten Art/Craft Activities Craft Ideas using Paper Summer Craft Ideas Cool Summer Craft Ideas Sensory Activities Fun Sensory Craft Active Activities Garden Obstacle Course Ideas Get Active at Home Summer Themed Activities Summer Board Game Movie Time Useful Links/Contacts Autism Support NSPCC […]

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Primary Summer Activities

Music Song Time with Mrs Hill & Mrs Logan Song Time Part Two Story Time Tiger who comes to tea with Mrs Allen Primary Movement Primary Movement with Mrs Brogan Summer Craft Ideas Useful Links & Contact Numbers Autism Support Camhs Resources Online Safety Helplines NI NSPCC

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