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
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Friday 13th November 2026
Dydd Gwener 13 Tachwedd 2026
Value of the Month:
Patrwm y mis 'Sut mae'r tywydd Heddiw?"
Mae hi'n....braf, heulog, bwrw glaw, oer, stormus.
Please continue to check the Chronicle for important information and dates for the diary. Please be aware all dates are subject to change.
Thursday 19th November - School Disco organised by our PTA
Friday 20th November - Non-uniform day. Bring an item for the Christmas hampers
Monday 30th November - Whole School Trip to watch Cinderella Pantomime
Christmas Concerts
● Monday 7th December (9:30am) - Reception
● Monday 7th December (1:45pm) - Years 5 and 6
● Tuesday 8th December (9:30am) - Years 5 and 6
● Tuesday 8th December (1:45pm) - Years 3 and 4
● Wednesday 9th December (9:30am) - Years 1 and 2
● Thursday 10th December (9:30am) - Years 3 and 4
● Thursday 10th December (1:45pm) - Years 1 and 2
● Friday 11th December (9:30am) - Nursery
Wednesday 16th December - Christmas Dinner Day
Thursday 17th December - Carols by Candlelight in St Basil’s Church at 6:00pm. All parents/carers are welcome to attend.
Friday 18th December - Last day of the Autumn Term
Head and Deputy Girls and Boys
Hello everyone,
We can't believe it's the second week back, it has gone so fast. We are on the build up to Christmas!
Last week on Sunday Heads and Deputies attended St Basil's Church for a Remembrance Sunday Service. Each class has been told their Christmas play, parts and songs. We hope all of the children enjoy their rehearsals. It has been lovely to have the book fair open this week. Thank you to everyone that bought a book from the book fair. Next week we are having a school disco on Thursday and then on the Friday is non uniform for Christmas hampers. Have a lovely weekend everyone.
From your Heads and Deputies
INSET Days 2026-2027
INSET Days 2026-2027
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Friday 23rd October 2026
Friday 5th February 2027
Tuesday 4th May 2027
Monday 19th July 2027
Tuesday 20th July 2027
*These dates are subject to change
Cluster Attendance Letter
Cluster Attendance Letter
Please find below a letter from all of the Headteachers in our Bassaleg Cluster schools regarding attendance. The six partner primary schools and Bassaleg secondary school hold a united stance and commitment towards achieving consistent, high attendance for all learners in our schools.
Year 1 Trip
Year 1 Trip
Year 1 had a fantastic day at Techniquest. They explored the changes in the climate through our Theatre workshop and thought about 'What's next' and how we could help planet earth with the everyday choices we make. They explored the exhibits and loved working together to complete some of the challenges. We are very proud of their exceptional behaviour and the impression they left of our wonderful school. Well done Year 1!
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day
On Sunday 8th November Mrs Pegington and Miss Dunn had the pleasure of attending the St Basil’s Remembrance Sunday community service with our Heads and Deputies, along with their families. It was a wonderful service and the children were an absolute credit to the school in the role they played throughout.
Then on Wednesday 11th November we had a whole school Remembrance Service led by Reverend Summers and her team. Our fabulous High Cross children were so respectful and sang the special songs they've practised with Mrs Powell beautifully. We are very proud of our High Cross Superstars!
Effective Environments - Partner Network School
Effective Environments - Partner Network School
It was an absolute pleasure this week to welcome Early Years Practitioners from across a number of local authorities to our Partner Network School Event sharing our Responsive, Inclusive and Effective Environments. Mrs Williams (Progression Step 1 Lead) and Miss Dunn (Head of School) presented our journey to creating the learning environments that we are proud to offer at High Cross. This professional learning event included sharing documentation, our school vision, teaching strategies, professional dialogue and a tour of our provision. As always our High Cross children were a credit to our school and thank you to our staff for working so hard to create these wonderful learning environments.
Children in Need
Children in Need
As you may be aware, today is BBC Children in Need. In recent years we made the decision as a school to focus on supporting one chosen charity each year as we are mindful of the current cost of living and the financial pressures on families. However, if you would still like to make a donation to BBC Children in Need, you are very welcome to do so via the BBC donation link below:
https://donate.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/default-2
We have of course today still recognised BBC children in Need and its important work during our whole school Celebration Assembly.
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair
A big thank you to all the families who came along to support our school book fair. It was wonderful to see so many of you there and to see the excitement and love of reading shared by our children and families. We hope you enjoy your new books.
Non-Uniform Day
Non-Uniform Day
Our PTA are holding a non-uniform day on Friday 20th November in order to collect items for our Christmas hampers. Please see the poster for more information. We really appreciate your support.
Christmas Benthyg
Christmas Benthyg
On Friday 20th November S.I.G will be holding our Christmas Jumper and Christmas concert costume Library of things. Over the next week we would welcome any donations of Christmas concert costumes or Christmas jumpers which you no longer need to be brought into school so we can organise them ready for the library.
The library will open on 20th November with the opportunity to borrow the donated jumpers and concert costumes for your child's Christmas concert and over the festive period. It will start at 3:15pm and end at 3:45pm in the hall. Please come and borrow a jumper or a Christmas concert costume free of charge for the festive period.
PTA Disco
PTA Disco
We are excited to announce a date for our Autumn Term disco organised by our PTA. This will tale place on Thursday 19th November in our school hall. Times are:
3.15pm-4.00pm - Nursery, Reception, Year 1 & Year 2
4.15pm -5.00pm - Year 3 & Year 4
5.15pm - 6.00pm - Year 5 & Year 6
We are delighted that Jumpin' James Children's Entertainer will be returning to host this fun filled event. Ticket Price: £2.50, which included unlimited squash.
Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 - money must be brought into school in a sealed envelope clearly marked with your child's name and class. Year 3 to Year 6 children - pay on the door at the disco
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children should bring their party clothes into school in order to change in the afternoon. We look forward to partying with you all! 🎶🪩
Application to Reception for September 2027
Application to Reception for September 2027
On Tuesday 13th October 2026 we held our open evening for prospective parents/carers of children who are due to start Reception in September 2027. It was wonderful to welcome familiar and new families to the evening, which also included a full tour of the school, in order for prospective families to see how their child's journey would progress at High Cross Primary School. Thank you to two of our PTA members who supported with refreshements at the event. Your help is very much appreciated.
Applications open for Newport City Council Schools on Friday 13th November 2026. https://www.newport.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools-and-learning/apply-place
Chartwell's School Meal Menu
Chartwell's School Meal Menu
There is a new Autumn/ Winter menu starting after half term, which can be viewed via the link below and on ParentPay. This is a three weekly menu, which will start on week 1 menu when we return on Monday 2nd November 2026. They offer three delicious options every lunchtime to encourage children to explore new tastes and ingredients. Each dish contains at least two portions of fresh fruit and vegetables, one carbohydrate source and one form of protein. There are also seasonal theme days that combine fun concepts with balanced meals. Please continue to book your child's meals through the ParentPay App.
School 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
Communication Code
Communication Code
Please be reminded that rude and disrespectful behaviour towards staff is unacceptable. In the short amount of time of returning back to school this academic year, there have been some instances of parents/carers being rude and disrespectful towards staff. This behaviour is absolutely unnecessary, unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Please treat our staff with the same respect you would expect to receive. Here is a reminder of Communication Code:
When communicating with pupils, parents, carers, staff and all stakeholders, in writing, by phone or in person we will always:
Be polite, respectful and do our best to resolve your questions and queries;
Try to get back to in a timely manner. Please remember our staff are very busy and they have daily teaching commitments. We will always try to get back to you within 48 hours but please understand this is not always possible;
Pass your query on to someone who can help if we are unable to assist you.
In return, we ask that you:
Treat our staff with politeness and respect;
Do not contact us to vent anger or frustration. We understand that something may have caused you or your child distress but please try to communicate with us in a calm and respectful manner to allow us to try to help you quickly and efficiently;
Accept that staff may not be able to respond to you immediately and please remember that we do not expect our staff to work at weekends;
Allow us to explain our reasons for decisions, which are always made in a considered and timely manner.
It is important to note that persistent rude, aggressive or malicious communication will not be tolerated. If such inappropriate communication occurs, it may result in restrictions being imposed by the headteacher (in consultation with the Chair of Governors) on your mode of communication with the school.
Thank you for your understanding with this.
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