Newman School News
On Thursday 2 February St John Henry Newman Catholic School are attending the County School Gymnastic Championships at Carlisle Gymnastics Club. We have entered multiple teams and individuals with a mix of both male and female pupils. The pupils will compete on floor exercise and vault, they have been practicing twice a week and have work...
In the fortnight commencing Monday 30 January 2023, pupils in Year 11 and Year 13 will be sitting PPE exams in most of their subjects. Pupils will be issued with individual timetables for this fortnight detailing the time of these assessments. Staff have informed pupils of what they are going to be tested on, and details of this can be found on Cla...
The National Education Union (NEU) has declared strike action, which will take place on Wednesday 1st February 2023. Pupils in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 will be asked to do their work remotely during strike day, with online lessons provided by those teachers who are not striking . Pupils in Years 11, 12 and 13 will come into school as us...
Year 9 DTP & Men ACWY vaccinations (to include Year 10 and 11 catch-ups) will be taking place on Monday 30 January 2023.
On Thursday 26 January and Friday 27 January 2023, as part of our Religious Education studies, we will be taking the whole of Year 7 to attend a retreat at Castlerigg Manor near Keswick. This trip is an important part of the curriculum and will give pupils time to reflect in beautiful surroundings. Letters have been emailed to parents an...
Spring term begins on Wednesday 4 January 2023 at 8.50 am for all pupils.
The Year 9 Online Parents' Evening is taking place on Tuesday 29 November 2022 from 4.30 pm - 7.00 pm. Appointments can now be made via our online platform `school cloud'. Please see our letters page for details.
It's that time of year! Christmas Crafty club starts Wednesday 16th November. If you need some glitter and festive cheer this is the place for you! All welcome, staff and pupils. The club will run for the next six weeks. Come and learn some new crafting skills and get prepared for Christmas! Speak to Mrs Nichol for more information.
For their contribution to the year of charity, year 11 organised the recent tin drive. A total of 530 tins were collected, which will all be donated to the St Vincent de Paul Foodbank. Thank you to everyone who contributed, every tin will make a difference. The winning form, who will be invited for breakfast during Tuesday's tutor time is 9KAB...
Nasal Flu Vaccination consent forms have been given out to all pupils in Years 7-9. Please sign and ask your child to return the form to Student Services.
On Wednesday 9 November pupils from each year group will be competing in the Secondary Novice Gymnastics competition at North Lakes Gym Club in Penrith. The pupils will be competing on the floor exercise and the vault in both an individual competition and a team competition. We wish them all the best of luck and hopefully they will bring ...
Our Christmas Craft Fair is being held on Sunday 11 December 2022 at Waterton Hall (Our Ladys and St Joseph's Church, Warwick Road, Carlisle) from 11.00 am - 4.00 pm. We will be raising money for 2 local charities. If you would like to book a stall then email
We are pleased to announce that next year we will be offering our Year 8 and 9 pupils the opportunity to attend a retreat at Castlerigg Manor, near Keswick. This trip is an important fixture on the St John Henry Newman calendar and many pupils and ex-pupils, including current staff members, recall with fondness their own trips to the Manor.We ...
Stocks of blood are critically low at this time. The NHS is appealing for existing donors to step up and new ones to come forward. Ring 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.ukfor details.
Well done to Leah Johnston in Year 11 who after successful trials has been selected to represent Cumbria in football at Under 16 level.
The Year 7 & 12 Online Settling In Evening is now open for bookings via our online platform SchoolCloud. The remote appointments will take place between 4.30 pm and 7.00 pm.
Parents of Year 6 pupils will be asked to make their preference of secondary school by the end of October 2022. To support you in making this important decision, we would like to invite you to join us for a tour of our school with your child. Please contact 01228 404942 (ext 220) or email
Careers support & guidance for A Level & GCSE Results - by Inspira Download PDF File Here
Exam results will be available on the following dates: Thursday 18 August - A levelThursday 25 August – GCSEOn these dates, school will be open from 9.00 am to 11.00 am for pupils to collect their results, if pupils are unable to attend in person, please contact the school office to make alternative arrangements with Mrs Brookes, the Exam...
