Castle Primary School

24/06/2026

VICTORIAN DAY: What an amazing day we had yesterday for our special dress-up day of immersing in history in honour of our school's 150th birthday! Here is a sneak peek of one of our photos... keep an eye out on Seesaw for more in the coming days!

22/06/2026

Castle Street Residents

Closure of Castle Street on Tuesday 30th June for the Castle Primary School 150th celebratory street party.

The road closure notice is for the hours of 10am until 2.30pm for Castle Street, Stoke sub Hamdon from its junction with Bonnies Lane to its junction with North Street.
Stoke Sub Hamdon Noticeboard

22/06/2026

School Closure Announcement
Due to the exceptionally high temperatures, which are forecast for this week, Castle Primary School will be closed on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th of June. School will reopen on Friday 26th June 2026. Further updates will be emailed to parents.

21/06/2026

As per our message on Friday, there is an amber warning for extreme heat in the area. 🌞
Please ensure that children have suncream applied before coming to school and bring a hat and a bottle of cool water with them at the start of the day. Ties are not required, and children are encouraged to wear cooler uniform (such as shorts and a polo shirt or summer dresses), or a PE kit if you feel that would be more comfortable for them.
Please be reassured that we will not be taking children outside during the midday sunshine.

Further communication will be emailed out in the morning regarding dress up day and bikeability. 🎩🚴

Thank you for your support ☀️

19/06/2026

The Week Ahead
From Monday 22nd June


♣️Camelot Club (AM and PM)
👤Victorian dress- up day (Tues 23rd June)
🌳Totnes forest school – Children can stay in their Victorian clothes all day (Tues 23rd June)
🌳Tintagel forest school – Children can stay in their Victorian clothes all day (Tues 23rd June)
🏐After school netball club Y 5 & 6 (Tues 23rd June 3.15-4.15pm)
🚲Yr 6 Bikeability ( Wed 24th & Thurs 25th June)
🍪Totnes’ Bake for Bits and Bobs (Thurs 25th June 3.15pm)
📚After school art club KS2 (Thurs 25th June, 3.15-4.15pm)
🌳Corfe ROAM forest school (Fri 26th June )
🐬Year 3 & 4 Swimming lessons- Children to come in PE kits (Fri 26th June)



🎽PE DAYS (please ensure children wear their PE kits to school)

Tuesday – Drogo
Wednesday – Tintagel
Thursday -Corfe
Friday- Dunster


⚠️REMINDERS
🔔School starts at 8:45
📞Home time is 15:15, please ensure any changes are communicated to the office ASAP
💧Please ensure your child has a water bottle and named sun hat each day
🌞Please apply sun cream to your child before they come to school
🥜 We are a NUT-FREE school
🚭 We are a SMOKE FREE site. Please refrain from smoking or va**ng at or near the school gates

17/06/2026

Castle Primary School currently have 2 vacancies for 1:1 teaching assistants. Please click below for further information.

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16/06/2026

⚠️A warning about the newest sensory toy craze - dumplings.⚠️

An important warning to parents ⚠️

Local authorities across the UK are issuing warnings about the safety of viral squishy dumpling toys, which have soared in popularity through unboxing videos on platforms including TikTok and YouTube.

The plush collectables, often sold in 'blind boxes', have seen a spike in counterfeit versions that fail to meet health and safety standards.

Trading Standards officers have raised concerns after uncovering toys with strong chemical odours, missing safety information, and inadequate labelling. Consumers are being advised to be wary of toys that give off powerful smells, leak fluid, appear suspiciously cheap, or lack proper safety markings such as CE or UKCA symbols.

The latest squishy dumpling toy phenomenon has captured the market with its surprise reveals and tactile, squeezable texture.

These collectables, which combine the thrill of mystery unboxing with the satisfaction of sensory fidget products, are produced by RMS and have sparked a collecting craze among children and collectors alike.

However, alongside their rising popularity come significant safety concerns. Some imitation versions have been found to contain hazardous chemicals and fail to comply with UK safety regulations.

Trading Standards officials are urging consumers to purchase from reputable stockists and ensure products conform to safety requirements.

15/06/2026

This Summer, thrive, not just survive, with Somerset MHST 👍🌻⭐️

✨ Thrive, Not Just Survive: Free MHST Webinars to Support Your Child and Family this July-September✨
📅 Find out more and book your place: https://canva.link/mhstsummer2026

Parenting can feel like a rollercoaster at times – especially during big transitions or long holidays. That’s why we’re inviting you to join our upcoming friendly, practical webinars designed to support you and your child every step of the way 💛

Whether you're looking for ways to keep the summer positive, boost your child’s confidence, or prepare for a smooth return to school, we’ve got you covered:
☀️ Surviving and Thriving Over the Summer Holidays
Practical tips to keep routines manageable, reduce stress, and make the most of family time.
💪 Boosting Self-Esteem & Resilience
Learn how to nurture your child’s confidence, build their strengths, and support them through challenges.
🎒 Back to School: Supporting Your Neurodivergent Child
Understanding, supportive strategies to help your child feel prepared, calm and confident for the new term.

These sessions are supportive, down-to-earth and full of ideas you can actually use – with time to reflect and feel reassured that you’re not alone.
👉 Perfect for parents and carers of children of all ages
👉 Delivered online – join from home
👉 Friendly, inclusive and practical
📅 Find out more & book your place: https://canva.link/mhstsummer2026

15/06/2026

Last week, we were incredibly proud to host our annual Dragons’ Den pitching afternoon!

Our enterprise teams did an outstanding job, successfully securing their investments (kindly sponsored by Focs Castle) after delivering confident and creative pitches.
The children impressed us all with their professionalism, enthusiasm, and innovative ideas. They listened carefully and responded brilliantly to feedback from our panel of “dragons”: Ayesha from AB Designs, Neil from West End Farm, and Jacob from Ham Hill Electrical Services.

Our dragons both challenged and supported the teams, offering valuable insights to help refine their ideas and set them on the path to making a healthy profit—we hope! 💡📈

A huge congratulations to all involved. We can’t wait to see how your businesses develop!

12/06/2026

The Week Ahead
From Monday 15th June


♣️Camelot Club (AM and PM)
🌳Totnes Forest School (Tues 16th June)
🌳Tintagel Forest School (Tues 16th June)
🏐After school netball club Y 5 & 6 (Tues 16th June 3.15-4.15pm)
🛫 Corfe school trip (Wed 17th June)
🔵 Dunster local trip and Forest School (Wed 17th June)
🌳Drogo & Corfe Forest School (Thurs 18th June)
📚After school art club KS2 (Thurs 18th June, 3.15-4.15pm)
🐬Year 3 & 4 Swimming lessons- Children to come in PE kits (Fri 19th June)

🎽PE DAYS (please ensure children wear their PE kits to school)


Tuesday – Drogo & Corfe
Wednesday – Tintagel
Friday- Dunster


⚠️REMINDERS
🔔School starts at 8:45
📞Home time is 15:15, please ensure any changes are communicated to the office ASAP
💧Please ensure your child has a water bottle and named sun hat each day
🌞Please apply sun cream to your child before they come to school
🥜 We are a NUT-FREE school
🚭 We are a SMOKE FREE site. Please refrain from smoking or va**ng at or near the school gates