Personal and Social Education (PSE)

Our PSE programme aims to support students through their physical, emotional, moral and spiritual development and enable them to make well informed decisions about their lives.  Parents have the right to withdraw a student from receiving sex and relationships education except when such education is part of the National Curriculum. Any parent who wishes to exercise this right should inform the Headteacher in writing. If parents need further information before making a decision they should discuss their concerns with the Head of Key Stage or Head of House.

Religious Worship

Assemblies are held daily and emphasise the development of moral and spiritual values.

All students receive lessons in Religious Education (RE) in accordance with the 1988 Education Act and the Newport City Council Agreed Syllabus. RE Lessons are structured, informative and seek to develop knowledge, understanding and a confident, critical response on the part of the students. There is an emphasis on World Religions. Parents who wish to withdraw their children from either RE lessons or collective worship in whole or in part, should contact the Head of Key Stage or Head of House.

Use of Welsh Language

Welsh is compulsory at both KS3 and KS4.  Most lessons throughout the school are taught through the medium of English. However, in Welsh lessons and through the Cwricwlwm Cymreig the Welsh language is used and promoted. Students are encouraged by staff to use incidental Welsh inside and outside the classroom.

Careers Education & Advice

All students receive up to date careers information and advice as part of the PSE Programme.  Information is also available from our school-based Careers Adviser and from the Careers Section of the Learning Resource Centre.

Charging Policy

Education is provided without compulsory charges to parents. Most activities are financed by the school with funds received from the Education Authority. There are, however, some valuable educational activities which the school cannot provide without seeking some financial support from parents. The Governors have agreed a policy statement on Charging and Remissions, which is available for inspection at the school.

School Policies

Copies of all school policies are available from the school on request.