Newman School News
We had over 40 entries with cells made of all kinds of recyclable materials, including; knitting, crotchet, baking and lots and lots of crafting. There was so much talent! The two winners cells not only identified the cell structures but also explained their function, well done to Oliwia and Ethan. Special mention to four other pupils, L...
On Friday a group of pupils from Year 7 took part in the City Schools Cross Country Event at Austin Friars School. Our group of girls raced first on what was a 1.5 mile route and all showed high levels of cardio vascular endurance, determination, and resilience to complete the race. Our group of boys then raced on the same course and worked equally...
The Year 9 Online Parents' Evening will be taking place via our online platform `SchoolCloud' on Tuesday 3 December 2024 from 4.30 pm - 7.00pm.
On Tuesday 26 November a group of Year 8 Pupils will be visiting the Theatre by the Lake to watch an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's the Jungle Book.
Cubby Construction recently completed an extension to our PE changing rooms to create a brighter, more welcoming space. Both changing areas and store room are now extended with increased capacity, new skylights for natural light, and a stylish glass roof canopy outside. These changes are all about pupil comfort and enhancing their PE expe...
Some of our teaching assistants took a small group of Year 7 & 8 pupils to Hollywood Bowl where they took part in the Panathlon Challenge 10 pin bowling competition. Well done to our Year 7 team who finished 2nd out of 21 teams and to Riley who was given a certificate for scoring over 100 points. Thank you to Mr Irving for organising the trip a...
Our Sixth Form Open Evening is being held in school on Tuesday 12 November 2024 from 4.30 pm - 7.00 pm.
On the feast day of St John Paul II, our Year 7 pupils attended a service to open the memorial garden in the grounds of our school. There are plaques on the bench and special bricks inlaid in the walls with the names of past staff and pupils who have passed away. The pupils led the worship with readings and psalms from the bible, prayers for t...
The half term holiday is from Monday 28 October - Friday 1 November 2024. All pupils will return to school on Monday 4 November at 8.50 am.
On Thursday 24 October a group of Year 9 and 10 pupils will be visiting the British Music Experience in Liverpool.
The Year 11 GCSE Geography Field Trips to Silloth are taking place on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October 2024.
We are holding our Sixth Form Open Evening in school on Tuesday 12 November from 4.30 pm - 7.00 pm. Please come along to see what our school has to offer your child post 16.
In support of World Mental Health Day all our pupils were given a yellow ribbon to wear. It is lovely to see pupils engaging in conversations and supporting each other in school.
On Thursday 17 October we are holding a Whole School Careers Fair where a number of local employers will be attending and pupils will visit the Fair throughout the School day.
As part of the English GCSE curriculum, pupils study Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. A group of Year 10 pupils are attending the Theatre by the Lake on Thursday 17 October to watch the theatre production.
The Year 13 Parents' Evening is taking place in school on Tuesday 15 October 2024 from 4.30 pm - 6.00 pm. Appointments can be made via SchoolCloud.
On Wednesday 9 October our Year 7 pupils celebrated the Feast Day of St John Henry Newman with a special Mass led by Fr Luiz Ruscillo. Special thanks to our school choir who sang beautifully.
We welcomed members of staff from the Armed Forces Careers Office today in school. They held a drop in session in the LRC where our pupils could come and talk about the different careers available. Pupils also took part in a quiz and we were very impressed with their engagement and questioning.
This morning we welcomed Year 5's from St Margaret Mary's, St Bede's and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary Schools. The pupils took part in a carousel of workshops including Spanish, English and DT. We hope everyone had a great morning and special thanks to our Year 8 pupil guides for their help.
The School Immunisation Team will be in school on Friday 27 September 2024 to deliver the flu vaccination to all pupils who have consent. If you would like your child have the vaccination please complete the consent form that was emailed out to parents/carers or you can telephone 01228 608046 and give verbal consent.
