Following on from yesterday's post-we are super proud of Orla.H who has been selected to represent Altwood/Berkshire at the English Schools Cross-County Championships. This is a massive achievement. Well done Orla ⭐️⭐️ https://t.co/CPA03pzO6J

On 17th Jan 3 of our students competed in the Berkshire Schools Cross Country Championships. Mason W finished 70th in a field of 107 Yr8/9 Orla H finished 7th in a field of 119 Yr8/9 Sam T finished 5th in a field of 30. Well done all 3! Pic of Orla & Sam at the finish line. https://t.co/qKwW2XcLis

Next Wednesday Altwood is excited to host more than 90 business volunteers for our full-school careers day. Students will have the opportunity to discover a diverse range of career pathways, engage with professionals, and ask meaningful, real-world questions. #careersday https://t.co/dHOtwuS1BK

Sound you can see Year 11 Physics students exploring wave properties using a Rubens tube to visualise sound waves as dancing flames. Measuring wavelength & frequency to calculate the speed of sound in methane & bringing physics to life through music. #PhysicsEducation #STEM https://t.co/6SEM4Rkpjc

Last week our Year 10's met with Rebecca from The Baby Bank, Windsor to discuss what the charity does, and the students also explained their fundraisers. The baby bank provides essentials to families in extreme need and have helped over 35,000 individuals. https://t.co/oHIbw4vFqD

Stir are planning a special menu in The Hub next week (alongside the usual menu). If your student would like to try some plant based vegan foods for a change-here are the delicious choices they are offering. https://t.co/Pecjocligu

Our Y7 winning flags taken to Mario Zucchelli station in Antarctica by James Bradley who is a researcher. Well done to all the students who took part and the winning 3 students. @UkPolarNetwork @fiona_616 @Snotlady5 #Geography #Antarctica #flagcompetition https://t.co/abRR4od7KF

We look forward to welcoming our Year 9 students and families to our Options Evening tonight. Our teachers and SLT are on hand to answer questions and offer support for options choices. https://t.co/9EFOzVELbl

Earlier in the week some of our students took part in a Rotary Club-Youth Speaks competition. The students were selected due to their skills & enthusiasm for English Studies. It was a great chance to gain skills & confidence with writing, public speaking & presenting information. https://t.co/ASi3zWmHcX

Our Key Stage 4 Info Evening is on Thursday 15th January. There are 3 slots available: 4:30-5:10pm, 5:10-5:40pm & 5:40-6:20pm You can book a slot via the link on the website. Members of the teaching staff & SLT will be on hand to support with any queries. https://t.co/Bivzrnb9Em

The results of two House Competitions from December are in: Charades House Competition- 1st Place – Faith 2nd Place – Hope 3rd Place – Joy Line Dance House Competition- 1st Place: Faith 2nd Place: Hope 3rd Place: Joy Well done to everyone who took part! https://t.co/u4UQ8WfEni

We would like to wish out students and families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We have now broken up for the holidays and look forward to welcoming our students back in 2026. Monday 5th January is an inset day and all students start back on Tues 6th January at 08.45. https://t.co/SaXDc2ZJli