Newman School News
On Thursday 26 January and Friday 27 January 2023, as part of our Religious Education studies, we will be taking the whole of Year 7 to attend a retreat at Castlerigg Manor near Keswick. This trip is an important part of the curriculum and will give pupils time to reflect in beautiful surroundings. Letters have been emailed to parents an...
Spring term begins on Wednesday 4 January 2023 at 8.50 am for all pupils.
The Year 9 Online Parents' Evening is taking place on Tuesday 29 November 2022 from 4.30 pm - 7.00 pm. Appointments can now be made via our online platform `school cloud'. Please see our letters page for details.
It's that time of year! Christmas Crafty club starts Wednesday 16th November. If you need some glitter and festive cheer this is the place for you! All welcome, staff and pupils. The club will run for the next six weeks. Come and learn some new crafting skills and get prepared for Christmas! Speak to Mrs Nichol for more information.
For their contribution to the year of charity, year 11 organised the recent tin drive. A total of 530 tins were collected, which will all be donated to the St Vincent de Paul Foodbank. Thank you to everyone who contributed, every tin will make a difference. The winning form, who will be invited for breakfast during Tuesday's tutor time is 9KAB...
Nasal Flu Vaccination consent forms have been given out to all pupils in Years 7-9. Please sign and ask your child to return the form to Student Services.
On Wednesday 9 November pupils from each year group will be competing in the Secondary Novice Gymnastics competition at North Lakes Gym Club in Penrith. The pupils will be competing on the floor exercise and the vault in both an individual competition and a team competition. We wish them all the best of luck and hopefully they will bring ...
Our Christmas Craft Fair is being held on Sunday 11 December 2022 at Waterton Hall (Our Ladys and St Joseph's Church, Warwick Road, Carlisle) from 11.00 am - 4.00 pm. We will be raising money for 2 local charities. If you would like to book a stall then email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We are pleased to announce that next year we will be offering our Year 8 and 9 pupils the opportunity to attend a retreat at Castlerigg Manor, near Keswick. This trip is an important fixture on the St John Henry Newman calendar and many pupils and ex-pupils, including current staff members, recall with fondness their own trips to the Manor.We ...
Stocks of blood are critically low at this time. The NHS is appealing for existing donors to step up and new ones to come forward. Ring 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.ukfor details.
Well done to Leah Johnston in Year 11 who after successful trials has been selected to represent Cumbria in football at Under 16 level.
The Year 7 & 12 Online Settling In Evening is now open for bookings via our online platform SchoolCloud. The remote appointments will take place between 4.30 pm and 7.00 pm.
Parents of Year 6 pupils will be asked to make their preference of secondary school by the end of October 2022. To support you in making this important decision, we would like to invite you to join us for a tour of our school with your child. Please contact 01228 404942 (ext 220) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book a slot. &nb...
Careers support & guidance for A Level & GCSE Results - by Inspira Download PDF File Here
Exam results will be available on the following dates: Thursday 18 August - A levelThursday 25 August – GCSEOn these dates, school will be open from 9.00 am to 11.00 am for pupils to collect their results, if pupils are unable to attend in person, please contact the school office to make alternative arrangements with Mrs Brookes, the Exam...
Here are some activities that younger children may be interested in during the summer holidays. Download PDF File Here Download PDF File Here
So for all of you who have been following the designing and manufacturing of Year 9 BTECs public seating project, the wait is over! The pupils have finally finished and a huge well done to everyone involved from the DT Team, the pupils have done really well and we hope they all enjoyed the process. I am sure we all agree that they have done an amaz...
You can use the following link if you wish to apply for Free Schools Meals. A clothing voucher is also available and there has been an increase in the amount t - Apply for free school meals and clothing vouchers | Cumbria County Council
As the Year 11 exam period draws to a close, we are going to introduce structured study leave for the remainder of the exam period. This will start on Wednesday 15th June where pupils who do not study History or Technology will be dismissed from school at 12:30 to continue their revision at home. Those that study history will be dismissed at 13:30 ...
