High Cross Chronicle
Edition 10
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High Cross Primary School, High Cross Drive, Rogerstone, NP10 9AB
Email: highcross.primary@newportschools.wales
Telephone: 01633 895472
Website: www.highcrossprimary.co.uk Instagram: @highcrossprimary
Friday 6th February 2026
Dydd Gwener 6 Chwefror 2026
Value of the Month:
Brawddeg y Pythefnos:
Wyt ti'n hoffi miwsig? (Do you like music?) Ydw/ Nagw (Yes/No)
Headgirl & Headboy
Head and Deputy Girls and Boys
Shwmae Pupils of High Cross Families,
It is crazy how the first half of the spring term has passed! Classes are getting ready for the Eisteddfod with their songs, and we must say we are impressed by all the singing around the classes. The effort throughout the school is remarkable! The tocyn iaith scores are increasing rapidly this year and everyone's dedication to it is incredible! All of the year 6 pupils are getting very excited for their residential trip this year, as well as the Bassleg School gym and dance display.
That’s all, Hywl Fawr!
Deputy Headgirl & Deputy Headboy
Please continue to check the Chronicle for important information and dates for the diary. Please be aware all dates are subject to change.
Friday 13th February - INSET Day. School will be closed to pupils.
Monday 16th - Friday 20th February - Half term
Monday 23rd February - Return to school
Monday 2nd March - St David’s Day. Children are invited to wear Welsh colours or traditional Welsh costumes.
Thursday 5th March - World Book Day/ Big Story Share. Parents/carers will be invited to come into school for this event. A timetable will be shared closer to the date.
Wednesday 11th - Friday 13th March - Year 6 Residential Trip
WC 16th March - Spring Parent/ Carer Consultations. Specific dates for each teacher and booking forms to follow.
Friday 27th March - School finishes for the end of Spring term
Our Family Engagement Planner which we shared with you in the Summer Term, has key dates for the academic year, including our INSET days.
Holocaust Service
Holocaust Service
We are very proud of our Head and Deputy pupils who represented the school at the Holocaust Memorial Service on Tuesday 27th February. The service took place at St Woolos Cathedral in Newport. The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 is 'Bridging Generations'.The theme encourages us all to engage actively with the past - to listen, to learn and to carry those lessons forward. By doing so we build a bridge between memory and action, between history and hope for the future.
Tennis Taster
Last week children in Year 3 to Year 6 experienced free tennis taster sessions. Each class had half an hour in the school hall with the instructor focusing on lots of different racket skills, throwing and catching, as well as developing their hand eye-corodination and spatial awareness. They then finished off with some fun team games.
Criw Cymraeg
Criw Cymraeg
The Criw Cymraeg have had an exciting week as some of the criw have been speaking to the governors about the Welsh in our school! Saint Daivd's day is coming up so we have been singing Welsh songs in assembly. Each year group has been practicing their song for the Eisteddfod coming up. The tocyn iaith scores are increasing rapidly this year and everyone’s dedication to it is incredible! We did an assembly on Wednesday to celebrate Dydd Miwsig Cymru, which is on the 13th February. We all enjoyed listening to the different songs.
Diolch yn fawr iawn Mrs Richardson and Criw Cymraeg!
Parent Governor
We are pleased to share with you the results of the parent governor vacancy. Following the ballot we give a warm welcome to Matthew Dunn who has successfully been appointed as a parent governor representative. We look forward to working with you.
Eisteddfod Homework
We are excited to share with you our whole school Eisteddfod homework competition, which is open to children from Nursery to Year 6. Enjoy getting creative representing Wales in any way you like. Please bring your masterpieces into school by Wednesday 25th February. We can't wait to see them!
Advocacy Review
Parents Survey on Provision for Additional Learning Needs
The Local Authority would like to share the short survey below for parents and carers, which aims to gather feedback on the current provision of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Advocacy.
The feedback collected will be vital in understanding current experiences and informing future improvements to ALN advocacy services.
School Uniform
We have noticed that a number of children are not wearing the correct uniform. We feel that school uniform helps our pupils to feel part of a community and appreciate your support to ensure that the correct uniform is worn.
Winter uniform: White polo t-shirt, a royal blue round-neck sweatshirt or cardigan with or without the school logo, grey trousers, skirt or pinafore dress and black shoes. Summer uniform: Blue and white gingham dress or grey shorts can be worn.
P.E. kit: Navy shorts or jogging bottoms, a royal blue polo t-shirt with or without the school logo and trainers or daps. Children can wear their P.E. kit to school on their allocated day.
Jewellery: must be limited to watches (not smart watches) and stud earrings (where necessary). Children must remove all jewellery before they undertake any PE sessions. If ear piercing is still healing, parents must provide tape to cover studs for PE sessions.
Our PTA also sell preloved uniform which you can call into the school office to purchase or email the PTA: highcrossprimarypta@gmail.com
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