Welcome to Cardinal Newman Catholic School

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

School Announcements

Newman News Summary

Green Anthology

An anthology of poems written by students in years 7 & 8 as part of a workshop can be downloaded by clicking here (pdf).

From the Chair of Governors

Parent Governor Election

On behalf of the governors I would like to congratulate John Halloran on being elected as a new parent governor at the school. We warmly welcome him to the governing body and thank all those who took part in the election.
I would also like to place on record our grateful thanks for the outstanding contribution made by Sue Harper, who has served as a parent governor for the last four years. - Charles Wookey, (Chair of Governors).

Clerk to the Governors

The Governors are seeking to recruit this post for September. For futher details and an application form, please refer to the Jobs and Training link above. Flexible working (25 - 40 hours per month).

From the Head

Congratulations to:

Nick Smith, Year 12, on becoming the South East Cycling Champion (junior category 17-18 years old) beating all the senior riders as well. We are very proud of Nick and his achievement!
Charlie Da'Vall Grice, Year 11, who is going from strength to strength following his marvellous win at the All England Schools' Meet at the weekend. Charlie also broke the 1500m championship record!
George Deacon, Year 7, who has been selected for the South East England Under 14 Basketball Team. We look forward to following George's progress.
Edward Lines, Year 7, the new British Orienteering Champion. We are thrilled with Edward's success.

CPD Quality Mark

The school recently applied for the CPD Quality Mark and went through a very rigorous verification process. At the end of the assessment the school was awarded the Gold CPD Quality Mark. Very few schools achieve the Gold mark and even fewer when applying for the first time. We are very pleased to have achieved this prestigious award!

Last Day of Term

All lessons will end for Years 7-13 at 1.30pm and afternoon registration will take place until 1.45pm. Students will be dismissed from school form by form. Room 01 is available for those students who wish to catch a school bus home at 3.10pm.

Farewells

We are very sad to be saying goodbye to colleagues at the end of term especially Mrs Shepherd who is retiring after 14 years of service to the school and Mr O'Sullivan after 39 years of service! We wish them and all our colleagues all the best for the future.

Academic Year 2010-11

A reminder that the new term starts on Thursday 2nd September for the new Year 7s and Year 12s, Friday 3rd September for the new Year 13s, Monday 6th September for Years 8-11.

Thank you ...

to all our families and friends for your support throughout the year. We wish you a wonderful Summer and look forward to another successful year.