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A Meditation
by John Henry Newman
God has created me to do
Him some definite service.
He has committed some work
to me which He has not
committed to another
I am a link in a chain,
a bond of connection
between persons.
He has not created me
for naught.
I shall do good
I shall do His work.
When a student gains a place at Cardinal Newman Catholic School she or he will be welcomed into a community that prides itself on its care for each individual. Our school mission statement celebrates the uniqueness of each person. We recognise the personal and academic differences within our student body and it is our goal to offer an appropriate level of support and challenge that ensures individual growth and success.
As parents you entrust your children to us and it is our task to join in a partnership with the home to raise that child in a secure environment built on Christian principles that prepares each student for the world. Sound discipline, care and support, and academic challenge are our guidelines and we are confident that your children will benefit from their time at Cardinal Newman and will be encouraged to contribute towards our further growth.
Malvina Sanders - Headteacher
Latest Information
Consultation on removal of subsidy to students travelling to Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Rita Garner, Domenica Maxted (Vice Chairs of the Governing Body) and myself met with Cllr Sue Shanks (Cabinet member responsible for Education) on Monday, 16th January at Kings House, to press home the case against removing the important transport subsidy given to students who live 3 miles or more away from the school. At the meeting it was revealed that the council has received more than 500 letters protesting about the move. Thank you to all who have made their views known.
Meanwhile, the consultation period itself has now been extended. The proposal was due to be considered at the Cabinet meeting in February, but this has now been postponed until March. If you have not made your views known please take the opportunity to do so. It would be particularly helpful if those parents who are likely to be affected by this move could provide specific details of additional costs they may incur and the impact of these costs on their family and/or willingness to use buses rather than private cars.
Brighton Schools Cross Country
Congratulations to our students and staff who participated in and helped to organise this event on Wednesday, 11th January at Waterhall. I was thrilled to see them described in an email from the Chair of the Brighton Hove and District Athletics Association as wonderful ambassadors for the school. Notable successes on the day included winning the Year 10/11 combined girls race and the combined Year 8/9 boys race. There were also some excellent individual results. Josh Freed won the boys Year 10/11 race and Martha Coyle came first in the girls Year 8/9 race.
School Production of 'A Caucasian Chalk Circle' by Bertolt Brecht
This thought provoking play will be performed by an ensemble cast of students in Years 10-13 from Wednesday, 1st to Friday 3rd February at 7.15pm in the Octagon. If you would like tickets please ensure your son or daughter collects a letter from Records as soon as possible.
It is great to see sport, music and drama thriving at the school. These are some of the things which make Cardinal Newman Catholic School a place where every child can discover and develop their God given gifts and talents, to excel in the present and aim high for the future. (Mission Statement)
St Valentine's Recital - 9th February 2012
The Music department is holding a classical concert on the last Thursday of this half term. The concert will take place between 6.45pm and 8.00pm in the Chapel and will promote some of our most gifted students. The concert will feature string, brass, flute and vocal ensembles as well as some of our extremely talented pianists. This is a new addition to the department's calendar and we hope you can join us in celebrating the musical achievements of our students on this special evening. There will be no cost for this event. Should you require any further information please contact s.williams@cncs.co.uk.
Dr J Kilmartin
Acting Headteacher
Forthcoming Trips
Trips and Events - Latest
Alps trip 2012: Places still available. Please see Miss Cunningham or go to secretarial support for more details.
Year 10 Camp 2012: The parents information evening for this trip will be held in the octagon from 6.30-7.45 on Wednesday 21st March. The next instalment is due, students should be receiving letters in the next week regarding this and attached to this is the consent and medical information sheet for the trip which needs to be returned to secretarial support.
Year 10 Peak District Visit - 03/05/12 to 07/05/12 - View Facebook Page for this event
Year 9 Camp - 09/07/12 to 13/07/12 - View Facebook Page for this event
The parents information evening for this trip will be held in the octagon from 6.30-7.45 on Tuesday 15th May. The next instalment is due, students should be receiving letters in the next week regarding this and attached to this is the consent and medical information sheet for the trip which needs to be returned to secretarial support.
Year 9 Onsite Activity Week - 10/07/12 to 13/07/12 - View Facebook Page for this event
Could parents/carers please ensure the first instalment has been made. Consent and medical forms will be handed to students during registration time in the next couple of weeks. These need to be returned to secretarial support.
Year 12/13 Alps Trip - 21/07/12 to 02/08/12 - View Facebook Page for this event