Whole School Newsletter - 31-01-2025
BackFriday 31st January 2025
Dear Parents and Carers
School Values and RISE
The themes of this week have been commitment and being equipped.
Commitment is an essential element of being successful. All our students will sit public examinations in Key Stage 4 and to be successful in these, they need to have commitment. Learning and improving is not always easy and it is important that all our students can keep going even when things become difficult. Since Covid we have seen a change in students’ attitude to learning especially in the effort and perseverance needed to succeed in academic work. Too many students are giving up very easily when the work becomes more challenging which means they are not developing the resilience they need to be successful. Part of our focus on helping students to be more committed is to help them develop the strength they need to keep going, even with the hardest work.
At Newport High School, by being equipped, we mean being ready to learn. This includes being in school on time, being resourceful, focusing on finding solutions to any barriers to learning and being present, focusing on the learning. Everyone in school has a responsibility to ensure they are equipped and ready to learn to make the very best of every opportunity. All students should have a school bag with them to securely store all their equipment and resources for the day. This must include a pencil case with pens. If they choose to bring a mobile phone to school, it must be switched off and kept in their bag for the duration of the school day. This is all part of being equipped and ready to learn.
School Uniform
Thank you to all our parents and carers who ensure that our students are in the correct school uniform and look smart and ready to learn. It is vital that every student is in school uniform and has a coat. We have a range of ‘pre-loved’ school uniform at school which is available for anyone who would like to access it. Please let us know if we can help with school uniform in any way.
Our uniform is extremely affordable and easy to get hold of. It consists of 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, tracksuit bottoms or leggings to school.
Cardigans, jumpers and blazers are optional but students may choose to wear a plain black knitted V neck jumper or cardigan without the logo, or purchase the Newport High branded jumper, sweatshirt or cardigan.
Jewellery is limited to one pair of small stud earrings and one ring. Students are allowed to wear a nose stud but please note that this has to be a stud and not a sleeper or any other style. Any headwear, worn for religious reasons, should be of a plain black material. Extreme hairstyles are not acceptable and hair should be of a natural colour.
If you have any problems getting hold of school unform please let your child’s Form Tutor know in the first instance or email info@newporthigh.co.uk with “Uniform” in the title as we are happy to support with this.
Free School Meals
We are aware that many of our families may be entitled to Free School Meals but are not claiming this additional financial support. You can check if you are entitled to Free School Meals at www.newport.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-meals/free-school-meals
If you are not in receipt of Free School Meals but think you are eligible and would like any help in accessing, please let us know so we can support.
Families who are eligible for Free School Meals can also apply for additional help with other school costs including school uniform. You can find out more at https://www.newport.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-meals/free-school-meals
Proposal to amalgamate Millbrook and Monnow Primary Schools
The formal consultation has been launched by Newport City Council on a proposal to amalgamate Millbrook Primary School and Monnow Primary School into a single three-form entry school with effect from September 2026.
The consultation period commenced on 8th January 2025 and ends at midnight on 19th February 2025. The consultation pack is published on the Council’s webpages at https://www.newport.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/proposals-and-consultations
Hard copies of the consultation document are available on request by emailing school.reorg@newport.gov.uk or by telephoning 01633 656656.
I would encourage as many parents and carers as possible to engage with this consultation.
Social Media
Please can I urge all parents who have an issue or concern about school to contact us directly to discuss. This will give us the opportunity to try to resolve the issue.
If you have any concerns, please email us on: info@newporthigh.co.uk
Inset days and Term dates – 2024/2025
The remaining INSET days (when school is closed to students for staff training) for this year are as follows:
- Friday 7th March 2025
- Friday 27th June 2025
- Monday 30th June 2025
- Monday 21st July 2025
With many thanks for your continued support.
Kind regards
Mrs Lee