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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.

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See our term dates for 2023/2024 here.

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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

12th December 2025

Whole School Newsletter - 12-12-2025

Friday 12th December 2025   Dear Parents and Carers, Cluster Christmas Concert A huge thanks to everyone involved in our annual Cluster Christmas concert that took place on Wednesday. It was a wonderful event and a great opportunity for us to come together as a community to celebrate Christmas. For me, this event signals the start of the festive peri

11th December 2025

Important Reminder About Parking and Road Safety

Dear Parents and Carers,   We have recently received concerns from local residents about parking around the school, particularly on the Foxglove Meadows and Heol Senni estates. Residents have reported issues such as blocked access, cars parked on kerbs and yellow-lined curbs, and congestion that could prevent emergency vehicles from getting through.   Please remember:

5th December 2025

Whole School Newsletter - 05-12-2025

Friday 5th December 2025   Dear Parents and Carers,   Values and Rise The focus this week has been on equality and respect. By equality, we mean that every student should have the same chance to learn and succeed, regardless of background or ability. Respect means treating others with kindness, politeness, and understanding, both in and

28th November 2025

Whole School Newsletter - 28-11-2025

Friday 28th November 2025   Dear Parents and Carers,   Values and Rise The focus this week has been on commitment and being equipped. In order to be equipped we want all our students to be present, resourceful and ready to learn. In order to do this, we need students to be prepared for the day with the right equipment, a positive attitu

14th November 2025

Whole School Newsletter - 14-11-2025

Friday 14th November 2025   Dear Parents and Carers,   Values and Rise The focus this week has been on independence and integrity. This week we are raising awareness of November being Anti Islamophobia month. Islamophobia refers to prejudice, discrimination, or hostility directed at Muslims or those perceived as Muslim. The theme

7th November 2025

Whole School Newsletter - 07-11-2025

Friday 7th November 2025   Dear Parents and Carers,   I hope everyone had an enjoyable half-term break.   Values and Rise The focus this week has been on equality and respect. In order to show respect, we want everyone in our school community to be polite, kind and empathetic. A simple way to be polite is by demonst

24th October 2025

Whole School Newsletter - 24-10-2025

Friday 24th October 2025   Dear Parents and Carers,   Values and Rise The focus this week has been on commitment and being equipped. An essential part of being equipped is being present and ready to learn. We expect all our students to come to school every day with the necessary equipment and resources to support their learning.

17th October 2025

Whole School Newsletter - 17-10-2025

Friday 17th October 2025   Dear Parents and Carers,   Values and Rise The focus this week has been on integrity and being safe. An essential part of being safe is being in the right place at the right time - this means being in every lesson on time and ready to learn. Punctuality is an essential skill and one all our students wi

New pitch to offer sporting opportunities

10th October 2025

New pitch to offer sporting opportunities

10th October 2025

Whole School Newsletter - 10-10-2025

Friday 10th October 2025   Dear Parents and Carers,   Values and Rise The focus this week has been on equality and independence. By being independent we want our students to be reflective, resilient and purposeful. To be resilient you need to be able to persevere. Perseverance, is the ability to keep going when things get diffic

3rd October 2025

Whole School Newsletter - 03-10-2025

Friday 3rd October 2025   Dear Parents and Carers,   Values and Rise The focus this week has been on commitment and respect.  By being respectful we want all our students to be kind, polite and empathetic.   KS4 Welcome Evenings A huge thank you to all the Parents and Carers who attende

2nd October 2025

National Wellbeing Survey

What Is The SHRN Student Health And Well-Being Survey? Every two years, learners attending secondary schools across Wales take part in a national survey on young people’s health and well-being. The survey is developed by The School Health Research Network (SHRN) at Cardiff University, in partnership with Welsh Government and Public Health Wales. The survey is carried out by Ipsos on behalf of

26th September 2025

Whole School Newsletter - 26-09-2025

Friday 26th September 2025   Dear Parents and Carers, Values and Rise The focus this week has been on integrity and being equipped.   By being equipped we mean that we are present, resourceful and ready.     Being present The first part of being prese

19th September 2025

Whole School Newsletter - 19-09-2025

Friday 19th September 2025   Dear Parents and Carers,   Values and Rise The focus this week has been on equality and being safe.     By being safe we mean that we are responsible, sensible and considerate.     KS4 Welcome

12th September 2025

Whole School Newsletter - 12-09-2025

Friday 12th September 2025   Dear Parents and Carers,   Values and Rise The focus this week has been on commitment and being independent.     By commitment we mean We always give 100% We support others and work as a team We don’t give up – even when things are diff

5th September 2025

Whole School Newsletter - 05-09-2025

Friday 5th 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 students have returned on time and in correct school uniform, looking very smart! I would like to thank all our parents and carers for your support with this. A special welcome to

Whole School Newsletter - 18-07-2025

Friday 18th July 2025   Dear Parents and Carers   I would like to say a huge thank you to all our parents and carers who have supported us 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

GCSE Results Day

Dear Parent / Carer   GCSE Results Day is Thursday 21st August   The school will be open for students to collect their results from 9am to 11am on Thursday 21st August.   We are really looking forward to seeing all our students on this exciting day.   Students will have the opportunity to talk to staff

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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

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

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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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Year 8 @NewportH are having lots of hwyl @llangrannog1932 pic.twitter.com/0gP4g2UNRM

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@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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@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

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