Whole School Letter - 07-03-2025
BackFriday 7th March 2025
Dear Parents and Carers
I hope everyone had a lovely break. We had some very exciting school trips over half-term, including 20 KS3 students going to Japan and some of our KS5 students visiting Los Angeles and Poland to support their studies. We will be sharing more about their fantastic adventures over the next few weeks but in the meantime, I would like to thank the staff who gave up their time to support these important trips.
Exams
There are approximately seven teaching weeks left before the public examination series start so it is vital that all students in Years 10-13 have a revision timetable in place and that they have started their revision. Evidence confirms that, to be effective, revision needs to be done regularly and in advance to ensure the best chance of academic success in the 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.
School Values and RISE
The themes of this week have been equality and being equipped.
By being equipped at Newport High School we mean being ready to learn. This means that students must have the basic equipment, including a bag, ready for every lesson. A number of our students still do not bring bags to school or any equipment. They need a pencil case as part of their basic equipment, including their own pen. If students have any issues, they are encouraged to inform their Form Tutor who will support accordingly.
Items that are potentially harmful to any member of our school community should not be brought to school. For example, aerosol cans including deodorants, cigarettes (e-cigarettes), matches and lighters, any sharp or blade like objects, glass bottles, chewing gum and fizzy drinks, including energy drinks. This rule includes all items which are illegal to possess or carry, or inappropriate for the age of your child.
As a school we have adopted the Newport policy of zero tolerance of smoking on or around the school site. Please note this includes e-cigarettes (vapes) and carries a £100 fine for anyone breaking these rules.
Vandalism
Thank you to all our parents who have supported communicating the important messages about vandalism and wilful damage to school building or property to their children. We are reinforcing these messages in school and are taking these deliberate acts of vandalism very seriously. We will continue to look at a range of strategies to reduce vandalism across the school but any student caught deliberately damaging school property will be charged for the cost of the damage. We have billed several families this week and will continue to do so, as the cost of repairs is unsustainable. Quite simply, the more money we have to spend to repair and replace means the less we have to support our students in other ways.
Global Majority Parent Voice Coffee Morning
We are holding a coffee morning for all parents and carers of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students on 14th March at 10am at Newport High School.
This is a chance for us to meet more of our parents and carers and find out more about how we can work together to ensure our students achieve the very best possible outcomes.
We hope to see as many parents as possible at this important event.
School Uniform
Just a reminder that all students must be in correct school uniform, including 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
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:
- Today, 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