Whole School Newsletter - 14-02-2025
BackFriday 14th February 2025
Dear Parents and Carers
School Values and RISE
The themes of this week have been integrity and being independent. Being independent at Newport High School is where students are:
- Reflective
- Resilient
- Purposeful
Resilience is an essential skill to develop as it allows us to cope when things do not go as planned. When people are resilient it is often because they have faced challenges, and through those challenges, have learned how to adapt and persevere. This enables them to get better at dealing with challenges and as a result become even more resilient.
We have seen a decline in resilience in our students since Covid and a reluctance to keep going when the work becomes more difficult. Developing resilience both inside and outside the classroom is essential if our students are going to develop into ambitious and confident young people with the skills to realise their dreams.
In lessons we deliberately plan opportunities for students to develop their ability to be more resilient by increasing the academic challenge of the work. By doing this we can teach our students that it is OK to find work difficult and to struggle because this struggle allows them to develop their ability to keep going when faced with these challenges.
School Uniform
Just a reminder that all students are in correct school uniform and have a coat and a school bag. 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 anyway.
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