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Croeso i Ysgol Uwchradd Casnewydd Welcome to the Newport High School website

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13th December 2024

Whole School Newsletter - 13-12-2024

Friday 13th December 2024   Christmas Concert It was lovely to see so many families at our Cluster Christmas Concert. It was a wonderful evening and incredible to see the talent we have across our community. All the students did brilliantly (not easy in front of such a large audience) and I am very proud of all those that took part. I would also like to than

6th December 2024

Wholeschool Newsletter - 06-12-2024

Friday 6th December 2024   School Uniform Thank you to the vast majority of parents who have supported our school uniform rules. These are plain black shoes/trainers, black socks, white shirt and the school tie. Skirts must be of appropriate length and trousers or shorts should be tailored fit. Students are not allowed to wear sports shorts, tracksu

29th November 2024

Whole School Newsletter - 29-11-2024

Friday 29th November 2024   Sixth Form Open Evening It was lovely to see so many families at our Sixth Form Open Evening yesterday. If anyone was unable to attend and is interested in finding out more about our vibrant and successful Sixth Form, please email info@newporthigh.co.uk with “Sixth Form” in

22nd November 2024

Whole School Newsletter - 22-11-2024

Friday 22nd November 2024   Sixth Form Open Evening We are incredibly proud of our successful Sixth Form at Newport Hi

15th November 2024

Sixth Form Open Evening

15th November 2024

Whole School Newsletter - 15-11-2024

Friday 15th November 2024   Dear Parents and Carers, RISE In order to improve the culture around the school, last year we developed RI

13th November 2024

6th Form Pathways Evening

Dear Parent/Carer   Further to my first letter a few weeks ago, I am now able to provide you with the information you require for our 6th form open evening on Thursday 28th November 5.00 – 6.40pm. Please find with this letter, courses offered at Newport High, our most recent collaboration pathways option sheet which shows all the A levels an

8th November 2024

Whole School Newsletter - 08-11-2024

Friday 8th November 2024   Dear Parents and Carers, I hope everyone had an enjoyable half-term break.   Reading Reading

25th October 2024

Whole School Newsletter - 25-10-2024

Friday 25th October 2024   Dear Parents and Carers,   We break up today for our first half-term and return to school on Monday 4th November.   Year 7 Welcome meetings Many thanks for all our Year 7 Parents and Carers who attended our Welcome meetings on Monday. We met with most of our families and our Form

18th October 2024

Whole School Newsletter - 18-10-2024

Friday 18th October 2024   Dear Parents and Carers, Year 5 and Year 6 Open Evening On Monday, we held our Year 5 & Year 6 Open Evening. This included presentations from our Year 7 Rise Up Reps who were on hand, along with a number of other students and staff, to answer questions and support. It was lovely to see our next cohorts of stud

11th October 2024

Whole School Newsletter - 11-10-2024

Friday 11th October 2024   Dear Parents and Carers,   Teaching and Learning Teaching and Learning is the core of our school. Everything we are doing to try and improve the culture at Newport High School is to ensure that our students become ambitious, confident young people who can express themselves with clarity and have the skills and

4th October 2024

Whole School Newsletter - 04-10-2024

Friday 27th September 2023   Dear Parents and Carers,   Support with Maths for parents and carers Welsh Government are of

2nd October 2024

Year 10 Welcome Evening

Dear Parent/Carer   Year 10 Welcome Evening on Thursday 10th October   I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to our Year 10 welcome evening on Thursday 10th October. Year 10 is the most important school year so far in your child’s education as they prepare to sit their GCSE exams and make decisions about their future post-16. Therefore,

27th September 2024

Whole School Newsletter - 27-09-2024

Friday 27th September 2023   Dear Parents and Carers, New after school bike club at Newport High School We started our new bike club this week which meets every Wednesday from 3pm to 4pm in the main yard behind the canteen. This new initiative is being led by Mr Jones, in collaboration with Momentwm. If there are any families who have not s

20th September 2024

Whole School Newsletter - 20-09-2024

Dear Parents and Carers,   New after school bike club at Newport High School We will be starting our new bike club next week on Wednesday 25th September, 3pm-4pm. This new initiative is being led by Mr Jones in collaboration with Momentwm. If there are any families who have not signed up but are interested in joining, please email

13th September 2024

Whole School Newsletter - 13-09-2024

Friday 13th September 2023   Dear Parents and Carers,   New after school bike club at Newport High School I am pleased t

6th September 2024

Whole School Newsletter - 06-09-2024

Friday 6th September 2023   Dear Parents and Carers, I hope everyone had a great summer break. It has been fantastic to welcome all our students back to school. Most of our students have returned to school in correct school uniform, looking very smart and on time! I would like to thank all our parents and carers for your support with this.  

Whole School Newsletter - 19-07-2024

Friday 19th July 2024   Dear Parents and Carers, Firstly, I would like to thank you all for your support over this academic year. We know how important it is to work collaboratively with our families and I am extremely grateful to you for your commitment to ensuring your children achieve their very best. A six-week break is a long time to be away from learning so I w

GCSE Geography - Pen y Fan

On Thursday 11th July, our Year 10 GCSE Geography students climbed to the summit of Pen Y Fan as part of their coursework activities. A great effort from everyone, plenty of tired legs on Friday morning....

Whole School Newsletter - 12-07-2024

  Friday 12th July 2024 Dear Parents and Carers, The themes of this week have been equality and resilience. Helping our students to become more resilient is a key part of ensuring they become independent.  Mobile Phone free school Most students have adapted really well to our new mobile phone policy which is having a significant impact a

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Newport High School
@NewportH Dec 12

We are bursting with pride since having the pleasure of watching Elf the Musical performed by the @NewportH Cluster Choir @MillbrookP pic.twitter.com/9OUEkkQnoU

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Newport High School
@NewportH Dec 11

We have sold out for tomorrow night’s cluster Christmas concert! We are so excited to work with our cluster primaries on this fantastic event and look forward to welcoming families and friends tomorrow at 6pm to @NewportH pic.twitter.com/bH8vqHx7Fy

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Newport High School
@NewportH Nov 28

🗣️ TIEHI CHATHAM "I'm well proud of the boys" Seren y gêm heno - Tiehi Chatham ⭐️ 32 @coleggwent v @NewportH 13 💻 https://t.co/BjPUMJfA5h 🔴 https://t.co/VZKbZG5NzU@dragonsrfc | @WRU_Community pic.twitter.com/Yst8ZzHdjr

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Newport High School
@NewportH Nov 28

CAAAIS Coleg Gwent yn bwrw yn ôl yn syth We're back all square at the Church Bank. 7 @coleggwent v @NewportH 7 💻 https://t.co/BjPUMJfA5h 🔴 https://t.co/VZKbZG5NzU@dragonsrfc | @WRU_Community pic.twitter.com/oH2X5o283V

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@NewportH Nov 28

🗣️ ROB SIDOLI "They're representing the jersey and they just need to enjoy tonight "@coleggwent v @NewportH 💻 https://t.co/BjPUMJfA5h 🔴 https://t.co/VZKbZG5NzU@dragonsrfc | @WRU_Community pic.twitter.com/rFaVQXt5jW

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Newport High School
@NewportH Nov 28

🗣️ RHYS GRIFFITHS "Bydde fe mor dda i ni fynd lan i Adran A" A victory tonight will promote the winners to League A.@coleggwent v @NewportH 💻 https://t.co/BjPUMJfA5h 🔴 https://t.co/VZKbZG5NzU@dragonsrfc | @WRU_Community pic.twitter.com/uo3XEtWMgY

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Newport High School
@NewportH Nov 28

Diolch i bawb a gefnogodd Digwyddiad Rhwydweithio Cyflymder blwyddyn 9 @NewportH Cafodd disgyblion olwg ar gwmnïau lleol, gan sbarduno syniadau cyn iddyn nhw wneud eu Dewisiadau@BouyguesUK, @NewportNorse, @NewportLiveUK, @CAFRail, @The_IPO, @mpctschools, @MoJGovUK pic.twitter.com/GkvoQZwoDE

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Newport High School
@NewportH Nov 28

Diolch to all who supported @NewportH year 9 Speed Networking Event! Pupils gained insights into local companies, sparking ideas ahead of their Options choices.@BouyguesUK, @NewportNorse, @NewportLiveUK, @CAFRail, @The_IPO, @mpctschools, @MoJGovUK #ThankYouThursday pic.twitter.com/cZ2f0MAuS9

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Newport High School
@NewportH Nov 15

Our school Immunisation team will soon be visiting @chepstowschool @NewportH @Blackwood_Comp @LSP_Wales. Hi schools 👋 Please re-share 💙 If you’re yet to complete your child’s flu e-consent form you still have time 👉 https://t.co/PBOZTneYcC pic.twitter.com/1IYIzjppLn

Newport High School
@NewportH Nov 14

Tomorrow will be a non-school uniform. Students are permitted to wear an appropriate outfit of their choice and make a donation of £1 to the charity. Expectations have been outlined during form time. We are very much looking forward to supporting Children in Need 2024. pic.twitter.com/uFChdGtKzi

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Newport High School
@NewportH Nov 14

🏉 Coaching continued🏉 KS3/4 individual masterclasses with our 6th form academy players🙌🏽 If any clubs are interested in sessions with our academy players and coaches. Drop me a message ✉️ pic.twitter.com/PmlIov3ThV

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Newport High School
@NewportH Nov 7

A top game of rugby yesterday vs @Dyffrynamanpe - some real shifts in momentum throughout but we’re proud of how the boys found a way and ended up 15-35 winners. Onto the playoffs! 👍🏉💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/W3lBNTAViG

Newport High School
@NewportH Nov 6

Here is a link to the DARPL website and a blog that explains our journey at Newport High to becoming an anti-racist school. #darpl #theredcardwales https://t.co/B8rnBlHtHZ

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Newport High School
@NewportH Oct 23

Check out our Sept-Oct transition newsletter 2024-25 for lots of information on admissions, open evening and upcoming events ⬇️💛🖤 #riseuptransition pic.twitter.com/QoZB1li1Gw

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Newport High School
@NewportH Oct 21

Parents and carers have an opportunity to come along to a maths course we are running during school. @MissMiltonAHT @NewportH pic.twitter.com/lyrokHSe5E

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Newport High School
@NewportH Oct 21

What a great Wear Red Day we had. Our 6th form student leaders supported our students to raise £480 to help Show Racism The Red Card eradicate racism and create an Anti Racist Wales #theredcardwales #srtrc #WRD24 pic.twitter.com/qT42KnKWyw

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Newport High School
@NewportH Oct 21

Here is this weeks problem of the week, see Miss Charlton with the answer for a chance to win a prise pic.twitter.com/OAaG9mj5rY

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Newport High School
@NewportH Oct 18

Here is our 1MM Mentee, Lucas Hoare, who says,'it has open doors, doors I never thought could bring me opportunities' as he reflects back in his experience in mentoring @NewportH. Thank you for such an inspiring speech. pic.twitter.com/utjgS7jq8d

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Newport High School
@NewportH Oct 17

Can’t wait to start my journey with bgc ❤️@NhsThrive @NewportH @MissMiltonAHT @AMCNewportHigh pic.twitter.com/P5vy4rzBYv

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Newport High School
@NewportH Oct 16

Introducing…… Donkey, Shrek and Princess Fiona! @Transition_NHS @NewportH @CREATENewportHS #shrekthemusical pic.twitter.com/Fwj5wGJ2hx

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