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

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Curriculum Overview

Curriculum for Wales allows us to make decisions about the curriculum we provide for our students. We have worked closely with our Governors, students and cluster primary schools to design a curriculum to meet the needs of our students.

Sixth Form

Sixth Form study is an exciting opportunity that will allow you to progress to higher levels of achievement & broaden your career choices.

Vision & Values

At Newport High School we strive to develop ambitious confident young people who can express themselves with clarity and have the skills and knowledge to realise their dreams.

Term Dates

See our term dates for 2023/2024 here.

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Official Opening of the New Reading Room

30th April 2026

Official Opening of the New Reading Room

29th April 2026

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

EMA is a weekly payment given to some students aged 16–19 to help them stay in education (like sixth form or college). How much you get Up to £30 per week, depending on your household income. Who can get it Students in full-time education (not university). Household income below a certain threshold. You must meet attendance and coursework requirements. More info: EMA Digital Leaflet

24th April 2026

Newport High School Rugby Academy 2025-2026

Academy Information [PDF]

24th April 2026

Whole School Newsletter - 24-04-2026

Friday 24th April 2026   Dear Parents and Carers, Values and Rise The themes this week have been equality and being equipped. Part of being equipped is being ready for the future. To support all of our students to be ready for their future we place a great emphasis on careers and work options. Part of this includes working with employers to support

17th April 2026

Whole School Newsletter - 17-04-2026

Friday 17th April 2026   Dear Parents and Carers, I hope everyone had a lovely Easter break.  As we start the final term of this academic year, formal examinations are fast approaching for students in KS4 and KS5. Public exams I hope all students are revising effectively at home to support the teaching we are doing in school.&nb

27th March 2026

Whole School Newsletter - 27-03-2026

Friday 27th March 2026   Dear Parents and Carers,   Values and Rise The focus this week has been on integrity and independence.  Punctuality, arriving at school and to lessons on time, is one of the clearest ways students can demonstrate integrity and independence and develop a genuine commitment to learning. When every student arr

20th March 2026

Whole School Newsletter - 20-03-2026

Friday 20th March 2026   Dear Parents and Carers, Values and Rise The focus this week has been on equality and respect. Punctuality, arriving at school and lessons on time, is an excellent way to demonstrate a commitment to both these values. When everyone arrives on time, every student gets an equal, disruption‑free start to the lesson. The start o

13th March 2026

Whole School Newsletter - 13-03-2026

Friday 13th March 2026   Dear Parents and Carers,   Values and Rise The focus this week has been on commitment and being equipped. Ensuring students come to school properly equipped is essential for their learning and confidence. Having the right basic materials, such as pens, pencils, and a school bag, helps students s

Whole School Newsletter - 06-03-2026

Friday 6th March 2026   Dear Parents and Carers, Values and Rise The focus this week has been on integrity and being safe. At Newport High School, we place great importance on these two key elements of our vision and RISE approach.  These values guide how we learn, how we treat one another, and how we maintain an environment where every young p

27th February 2026

Whole School Newsletter - 27-02-2026

Friday 27th February 2026   Dear Parents and Carers, Values and Rise The focus this week has been on equality and independence. Promoting equality and independence in secondary schools helps all students feel valued, empowered, and capable of achieving their best. Research shows that when students can work independently, they are more

23rd February 2026

3G Pitch Update - February 2026

13th February 2026

Year 9 Options Choices

Dear Parent/Carer   Year 9 Options Choices   After half term, Year 9 students will be making choices to decide the subjects they will study during the next two academic years. This is an extremely important decision in their school lives and can influence future career choices, day-to-day wellbeing and

13th February 2026

Whole School Newsletter - 13-02-2026

Friday 13th February 2026   Dear Parents and Carers, Values and Rise The focus this week has been on commitment and respect.  Commitment is one of our core school values because it lies at the heart of success. When young people show commitment—whether in attending regularly, completing their work, or persevering when things feel c

6th February 2026

Whole School Newsletter - 06-02-2026

Friday 6th February 2026   Dear Parents and Carers, Values and Rise The focus this week has been on integrity and being equipped. An essential part of integrity is honesty. Integrity is all about doing the right thing, even when it’s not the easiest option, and it helps our school feel safe, fair and welcoming for everyone. When student

30th January 2026

Whole School Newsletter - 30-01-2026

Friday 30th January 2026   Dear Parents and Carers, Values and Rise The focus this week has been on equality and being safe. Part of being safe is being able to look after yourself both physically and mentally. We want all our students to be responsible, sensible and considerate.  This will help them to look after themselves effe

30th January 2026

Whole School Newsletter - 30-01-2026

Friday 30th January 2026   Dear Parents and Carers, Values and Rise The focus this week has been on equality and being safe. Part of being safe is being able to look after yourself both physically and mentally. We want all our students to be responsible, sensible and considerate.  This will help them to look after themselves effe

23rd January 2026

Whole School Newsletter - 23-01-2026

Friday 23rd January 2026   Dear Parents and Carers, Values and Rise The focus this week has been on commitment and independence. Independence can cover a wide range of different things but at Newport High School, we define independence as being reflective, resilient and purposeful. Helping students develop independence is a vital part

16th January 2026

Whole School Newsletter - 16-01-2026

Friday 16th January  2026   Dear Parents and Carers,   Values and Rise The focus this week has been on integrity and respect. At Newport High School we define respect as being kind, polite and empathetic. Assemblies this week have explored this theme and have looked at how we can show respect to our environment through takin

9th January 2026

Whole School Newsletter - 09-01-2026

Dear Parents and Carers, I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and a happy New Year. It was lovely to welcome all our students back to school on Monday for the start of the Spring Term.   Values and Rise The focus this week has been on equality and being equipped. At Newport High School we define being equipped as being present, resourceful and ready to learn

19th December 2025

Whole School Newsletter - 19-12-2025

Friday 19th December 2025   Dear Parents and Carers,   Values and Rise The focus this week has been on commitment and safety. At Newport High School we define being safe as being responsible, sensible and considerate.   As you will be aware, we have recently seen an increase in vandalism and damag

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@NewportH Sep 15

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@NewportH Apr 23

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@NewportH Apr 23

Plan. Prepare. Power Up. Planning revision helps with navigating complex topics. Scroll for planning tips >>> Find more at https://t.co/M7jwJ4UXiz #PowerUpCymru @FlintshireCC  @CyngorGwynedd  @CaerphillyCBC  @SwanseaCouncil  @BridgendCBC pic.twitter.com/QYCzmH2NV7

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@NewportH Apr 15

Breeze through the exam season with Power Up - your one stop shop for studying. Get revision videos from @e_sgol plus subject specific resources, past papers and revision tips from @wjec_cbac Power Up at gov.wales/powerup #PowerUpCymru

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@NewportH Apr 15

Breeze through the exam season with Power Up - your one stop shop for studying. Get revision videos from @e_sgol plus subject specific resources, past papers and revision tips from @wjec_cbac Power Up at https://t.co/RdFID0IKA0#PowerUpCymru pic.twitter.com/P474x4TCiV

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@NewportH Apr 13

RT @Transition_NHS: Our Spring Letter to Year 6 Parents and Carers. #riseuptransition

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@NewportH Apr 4

Our Spring Letter to Year 6 Parents and Carers. #riseuptransition

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@NewportH Apr 4

Our Spring Letter to Year 6 Parents and Carers. #riseuptransition pic.twitter.com/jn384oWzo3

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@NewportH Feb 12

RT @BITCCymru: This week the @LifeSkills_Ed team is empowering students with essential money skills at @johnfrostschool & Ferndale Communit…

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@NewportH Feb 12

This week the @LifeSkills_Ed team is empowering students with essential money skills at @johnfrostschool & Ferndale Community School. They're also heading to @NewportH to discuss building a positive online presence – all to get set for the working world! barclayslifeskills.com/

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@NewportH Feb 12

This week the @LifeSkills_Ed team is empowering students with essential money skills at @johnfrostschool & Ferndale Community School. They're also heading to @NewportH to discuss building a positive online presence – all to get set for the working world! https://t.co/HyvJfdY15I pic.twitter.com/CoWae0dUlL

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@NewportH Jan 31

RT @CymraegMrsV: We are on countdown until we go to 🇯🇵 But first, we need to learn the basics! Arigato gozaimasu @japansociety for organisi…

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@NewportH Jan 31

We are on countdown until we go to 🇯🇵 But first, we need to learn the basics! Arigato gozaimasu @japansociety for organising the lesson. Diolch i @TaithWales for the amazing opportunity to be able to go….@NewportH 🇯🇵🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/cgBU4cZv96

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@NewportH Jan 16

RT @CymraegMrsV: Year 8 @NewportH are having lots of hwyl @llangrannog1932

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@NewportH Jan 16

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@NewportH Jan 16

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@NewportH Jan 16

RT @CymraegMrsV: ⁦ @NewportH⁩ Year 8 having lots of hwyl @llangrannog

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@NewportH Jan 16

RT @CymraegMrsV: Year 8 @NewportH are still having lots of hwyl @llangrannog1932

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@NewportH Jan 16

Year 8 @NewportH are still having lots of hwyl @llangrannog1932 pic.twitter.com/mC8arQODCL

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@NewportH Jan 16

⁦@NewportH⁩ Year 8 having lots of hwyl @llangrannog pic.twitter.com/tripbAePlY

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