High Cross Chronicle
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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 9th January 2026
Dydd Gwener 9 Ionawr 2026
Value of the Month:
Brawddeg y Pythefnos:
Blwyddyn newydd dda (Happy new year)
Headgirl & Headboy
Head and Deputy Girls and Boys
Welcome back to High Cross, it’s 2026!
What an exciting year we have ahead of us. New clubs, events, tournaments, and even more. Busy times of school Christmas concerts are all behind us. Now let's start a new year, a fresh start for everyone. We are all happy to be back in school, and we can't wait to see what the future holds.
Hwyl Fawr (goodbye)
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.
Thursday 15th January at 3.30pm - Parent/ Carer 'Our Curriculum' Workshop in the school hall
Friday 13th February - INSET Day. School will be closed to pupils.
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.
Our Family Engagement Planner which we shared with you in the Summer Term, has key dates for the academic year, including our INSET days.
Welcome Back - Happy New Year!
Welcome Back - Happy New Year!
Happy New Year High Cross Families! We hope you all had an enjoyable break. It has been wonderful to welcome the children back to school. Everyone has settled into routines well and are demonstrating a very enthusiastic attitude towards their learning. We started the week with a whole school assembly, which was lovely to have everyone together. We have also launched our whole school value of the month for January which is 'Happiness'. We have a very exciting term planned ahead for our fantastic High Cross children and look forward to continuing our learning journeys together. Thank you parents/ carers for your continued support. 'Together we grow and shine!'.
Seren a Sbarc
Seren a Sbarc
Bobl bach! This week, Seren a Sbarc joined our Criw Cymraeg assembly. The Criw Cymraeg did a job bendigedig presenting our Siarter iaith focus. They were eager to revive our Antur Seren a Sbarc, Seren and Sbarc advenutres. Seren a Sbarc are our Welsh mascots and love to go on adventures. We have beautiful mini mascots ready to be shared. They have a bag and a scrap book. They will spend this half term with Blywddyn 2 and Blwyddyn 4 Miss Gregory. Each week the teacher will chose a child to spend the week with. They love to hear Welsh and if you can please add photos to our scrap book. There is a prompt sheet to help if you would like to have a go at writing. Mrs Richardson has made a start. Mwynhau amser antur Seren a Sbarc. Enjoy Seren and Sbarc adventure time!
Coffee and Catch Up
Coffee and Catch Up
It was great on Thursday to welcome parents/ carers to our first 'Cuppa and Chat' of the New Year. Thank you to everyone who attended. The open sessions are aimed at a safe space to chat through any queries around additional learning needs your child maybe experiencing, providing help and support; signposting you to support services that maybe available. We look forward to seeing you at our next one.
After school clubs
After school clubs have resumed this week, with the addition of our new drawing club for Year 2. We understand how popular these clubs can be and try to accomodate as many children as possible. If your child is interested in a club, please contact the school office who will let you know availability and add you to a waiting list if required. Rugby club for Year 5 and 6 resumes next week on Friday 16th January.
Application to Reception for September 2026
Application to Reception for September 2026
Children can start Reception the September following their 4th birthday. The eligible children’s date of birth to start Reception in September 2026 are children between 1st September 2021 and 31 August 2022.
Please note that all applications need to be completed through the Newport City Council website. The closing date for applications is Thursday 15th January 2026 at 5pm.
Reception Application Guidance - https://www.newport.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/apply-place/application-guidance/primary-school
Chartwells School Menu Update
We’re pleased to continue working with Chartwells to provide nutritious, balanced meals for our pupils each day. The Autumn/ Winter menu continues until March. You can view the menu by clicking the link below:
Please remember to book your child’s meals in advance via ParentPay. It will be week 2 on the menu next week 12th - 15th January 2026.
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
Spring Term Themes
A New Year, a New Term and that means new Class Themes. Today the Spring Term Class Newsletter will be shared on your child's class Dojo page and Homework Menus that align to their theme will be shared on Google Classroom. Themes across the school for the Spring Term are as follows:
Nursery: The Curious Cold Season
Reception: Brrr It's Winter in Wales
Year 1: Y Gartref
Year 2: Life Long Ago.
Year 3: Castles in Wales. Why are there so many castles in Wales?
Year 4: Land of our Fathers
Year 5: Pack your Passport. Five Cities, One World.
Year 6: Conflict, Courage and Celebrations. Why was WWII significant?
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