Whole School Letter - 09-02-2024

Friday 9^th February 2024

Dear Parents and Carers,

Integrity and independence

Our focus for this week has been on integrity and independence.

With just ten school weeks before the GCSE examinations start, it is crucial that all our Year 11 students are revising independently and preparing for their exams. It is more important than ever that they are reflective , resilient and purposeful if they are going to achieve their full potential this summer.

If any students need additional support with any of their subjects, please encourage them to speak to their class teacher who is best placed to support and guide them.

Teaching and Learning

We are continuing with our focus on formative assessment. Formative assessment is how we assess how much progress students are making whilst the learning is happening. This allows us to give feedback immediately, to correct any misconceptions and ensure that all pupils are making rapid progress.

Literacy

Please continue to encourage your child to read over half-term. The more they can read, the better their comprehension and spelling will be which will lead to improvements in writing. Literacy is such an important skill which will help to ensure that your child makes the very best progress possible.

Free School Meals

At Newport High School we want to ensure that every child receives the financial help they need to attend school. The Welsh Government offers support with Free School Meals and School Essentials such as uniform, kit and stationery. Please check your child’s eligibility for Free School Meals. Even if you receive Universal Primary Free Schools Meals, more help could be available! If eligible, you can get up to £200 per child for School Essentials, plus extra funding for our school. Check eligibility:www.gov.wales/get-help-school-costs

School dates

We break up for February half-term today, Friday 9^th Feb and return to school on Monday 19^th February. We break up for the Easter holidays on Friday 22^nd March 2024.

The remaining INSET days for the rest of this academic year are as follows;

1. Friday 8^th March 2024
2. Friday 28^th June 2024
3. Monday 1^st July 2024

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our families for your continued support and wish everyone a safe and enjoyable half-term break.

With kind regards

Mrs Lee