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I am delighted to have this opportunity to welcome you to Castle Donington Community College.

Secondary school is an important time in a child’s life and you want to make sure that you are making the right choice of school. I hope this website will provide an insight into our school and conveys some of the ethos and spirit of Castle Donington Community College.

We are concerned first and foremost with people. The staff and governors are committed to providing the best possible education for all our pupils. We care passionately about the quality and nature of the education we provide. Although our facilities and approach are modern, traditional attitudes and values are considered important. We aim to provide individual, caring attention for each child and to create a stimulating environment so that effective teaching and learning can take place. Castle Donington Community College has high expectations of its maturing 10-14 year olds both academically and socially.

We want your child’s time at Castle Donington to be happy, meaningful and successful. Our pastoral system is based on the belief that pupils achieve their best when they feel safe, secure and confident, and where help and support are readily available.

Castle Donington Community College is justly proud of its reputation for high quality teaching and learning, and for its orderly, well behaved, articulate pupils. We rely heavily on the partnership between home and College. Throughout your time as a Castle Donington parent you are always welcome to contact us, to get involved and to be an active partner in your child’s education.

The benefits associated with being a Community College far exceed those of simply being a school. At Castle Donington we enjoy the advantages of providing lifelong education to a much wider community audience through our programmes of Adult Education, Youth Work, Under 5’s Education, Community Development and Leisure. Thus our resources, expertise, enthusiasm and collective knowledge are admirably brought to bear on the important business of teaching and learning.

If you would like to know more about the College, or to see us at work, please telephone for an appointment.

We look forward to sharing our success with your child.

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• RUGBY- INSIDE SPORT DAY AT LEICESTER TIGERS
  posted 14/05/2012

  Twenty five boys spent the day at Leicester Tigers for an "Inside Sport Day". The day included a tour of the Welford Road Stadium, a visit to the players changing room and three practical coaching sessions with coaches and an academy player.

  In addition there were two theory sessions in Sports Psychology, Agility & Plyometrics with members of the Physiotherapy team.

  A great day was had by all.

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  <P>Twenty five boys spent the day at Leicester Tigers for an "Inside Sport Day". The day included a tour of the Welford Road Stadium, a visit to the players changing room and three practical coaching sessions with coaches and an academy player.</p><p> In addition there were two theory sessions in Sports Psychology, Agility & Plyometrics with members of the Physiotherapy team.</p> <p>A great day was had by all.</p>
  
  
  

• Comenius Trip to Holland
  posted 23/04/2012

  Twenty –six Year 8 pupils enjoyed an extremely interesting trip to Holland. They stayed with Dutch host families participating in a variety of activities including cycling, quiz and various lessons at Mencia De Mendoza school in Breda. They also enjoyed a canal boat trip in Amsterdam and had a fanastic day at Efteling Theme Park with their Dutch friends.

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  <p>Twenty –six Year 8 pupils enjoyed an extremely interesting trip to Holland. They stayed with Dutch host families participating in a variety of activities including cycling, quiz and various lessons at Mencia De Mendoza school in Breda. They also enjoyed a canal boat trip in Amsterdam and had a fanastic day at Efteling Theme Park with their Dutch friends.</p>
  
  
  

• EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT MASCOT CHALLENGE WINNER
  posted 17/04/2012

  Representatives from East Midlands Airport attended a special assembly to announce the five designs shortlisted for the Mascot Competition.

  They had over 140 designs to choose from. Over 200 staff from the Airport voted for their choice.

  Chloe Swinfield, a Year 9 Student came first with "Travelling Tim". It was felt that this concept had the most appeal for making into a costume, putting onto various promotional items and also for future development to advertise and promote East Midlands Airport.

  The runners up were Liam Statham in second place and Buster Green in third place. The other two shortlisted were Liberty Ravenhill and Ewan Potter

  See the Gallery for pictures

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  <p> Representatives from East Midlands Airport attended a special assembly to announce the five designs shortlisted for the Mascot Competition.</p> <p>They had over 140 designs to choose from. Over 200 staff from the Airport voted for their choice.</p> <p> Chloe Swinfield, a Year 9 Student came first with "Travelling Tim". It was felt that this concept had the most appeal for making into a costume, putting onto various promotional items and also for future development to advertise and promote East Midlands Airport.</p> <p> The runners up were Liam Statham in second place and Buster Green in third place. The other two shortlisted were Liberty Ravenhill and Ewan Potter</p> <p> See the Gallery for pictures</p>
  
  
  

• Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
  posted 15/03/2012

  Forty Year 8 girls took part in STEM activities at Loughborough College this week. In the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths workshops the girls were split into groups to do a series of experiments to help them work towards a Bronze CREST award from the British Science Association. They had to build a working turbine, design a car, make a bouncing ball and build a bridge. After each experiment a series of questions were asked to demonstrate their understanding. They stated that they all found the day worthwhile, interesting and really enjoyable.

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  <p> Forty Year 8 girls took part in STEM activities at Loughborough College this week. In the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths workshops the girls were split into groups to do a series of experiments to help them work towards a Bronze CREST award from the British Science Association. They had to build a working turbine, design a car, make a bouncing ball and build a bridge. After each experiment a series of questions were asked to demonstrate their understanding. They stated that they all found the day worthwhile, interesting and really enjoyable. </p>
  
  
  

• INDUSTRY DAY 2011
  posted 23/11/2011

  Year 8 and Year 9 experienced a wide range of activities in our Annual Industry Day. If you would like to participate in our growing event, please contact the college via our email address, postroom@castledonington.leics.sch.uk

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  Year 8 and Year 9 experienced a wide range of activities in our Annual Industry Day. If you would like to participate in our growing event, please contact the college via our email address, postroom@castledonington.leics.sch.uk