Education Extra

Exciting enrichment opportunities are a key part of life here at Castle View School, whether it be visitors to school, after school clubs, school events, local trips, or even residentials and visits abroad.

Theatre Trips GCSE Drama students have regular trips to the West End.	Talent Show All students are encouraged to take part in our annual Talent Show!	Yo Yo Club! YoYo's are back every lunchtime!	Lights Camera Score Music Students took part in an event where they composed Music to their own animation with the English National Orchestra!
Duke of Edinburgh Students take part in this annual experience	Valencia MFL take our students to Spain!	Navy Youth Engagement  Year 8 and 9 students take part in Team Building and Confidence Workshops with the Royal Navy Youth Engagement Team!	The Design Museum Our annual trip to the Design Museum gives Year 10 and 11 students students a deeper understanding of the positive impact great design has on everyday life!
Masked Reader & Bookswap Staff and Students gave away 284 books during their World Book Day #BookSwap event!	Wimbledon Year 9 had a brilliant day at Wimbledon 2025!	Holocaust Educational Trust VR Event Students have an opportunity to learn all about the Holocaust using the latest VR Technology.	Voice in a Million Our Music students take part in the 'Voice In a Million' show every year!
Oxford University Talk We spend time each year with Lucy, the Outreach Officer from Oxford University to discuss our future options.	Harry Potter Studios Film and Media students visit the Warner Bros studio to learn about the magic behind the movies!	CICSA House We love supporting our local community - especially at CICSA House!	Charity Bake Sales We always raise money for great causes with our termly Bake Sale
Colchester Zoo We take part in practical Maths lessons at Colchester Zoo!	Cinema Reward Trip Mr Evans takes our highest achievers to the local Cinema as part of our Rewards initiative!	Boulogne We take in the culture and history of Boulogne each year!	Duke of Edinburgh Practice Events Before their accreditation, students take part in Duke of Edinburgh practice sessions!
Construction Careers Fair Year 11 students took time to take part in the Construction Careers Fair in Basildon.	Mock Interview Day Each year, Mrs Mechem invites local businesses and the wider community into school to help us practice our Interview skills!	Bread Ahead Catering Visit Catering students visit Borough Market and take part in a sweet pastry course.	Animal Management Club Our Animal Management students learn how to take care of our furry (and scaley!) friends.
Artist in Residence Our Art students had a great opportunity to work with Artist Emyr Williams!	Christmas Community Support We raise smiles over Christmas all around Canvey Island	Road Safety We learn about Road Safety and are encouraged to get involved with a range of Theatre In Education productions	Revision Sessions Period 6 and Half Term Revision sessions help us achieve our best!
Salon Visits Hair and Beauty students visit a local hair training academy every year.	Trust Student Voice Our Student Voice team meet with other students across Zenith each term.	Roundtable Discussions We discuss our best work with Headteacher Mr Durkin over a brunch!	Remembrance Day Events Every year we join the Canvey community in their Armistice Day events.