Microsoft Outage – School Emails Not Being Received (13/11/2026)

You may be aware that Microsoft is currently experiencing a global outage. While it is largely unaffecting our school day today and classes continue as normal, it does mean that any emails sent to us from around 3pm yesterday have not been received and we are still not receiving emails today. 

Therefore, please call the school office on 01530 834368 if you need to contact us urgently. We expect that phone lines will be busier than usual so please bear with us. Thank you for your understanding.

Arron Reason

Former Castle Rock student Arron has built a rewarding career in education, now supporting students as a Cover Supervisor.

Arron Reason attended The Castle Rock School and Sixth Form, where he enjoyed subjects like Maths, Science, and Law. These interests, along with support from his teachers, helped guide him toward a career in education. 

“School life was good,” Arron says. “The teachers inspired me to go into education through my degree and into my current role at a secondary school.” 

After Sixth Form, Arron went on to study Childhood Studies at Bangor University. During his time there, he also became a volunteer instructor with the Army Cadet Force, a role he’s continued for over 11 years.  

In his current role as a Cover Supervisor at South Charnwood High School, Arron supports students across Years 7 to 11 by covering lessons when teachers are absent. He also helps lead the Duke of Edinburgh programme and assists with school productions. 

One of Arron’s proudest achievements is completing his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and serving as a Training Officer for the Northwest Leicestershire Army Cadet Force. He helps plan and deliver training throughout the year, including weekly sessions, weekend camps, and a summer residential. 

Arron’s journey shows how varied experiences and a strong interest in working with young people can lead to a rewarding role in education. 

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