Welcome Back!
We hope everyone had a lovely half term break.
Please remember term dates can be checked here: https://newportjuniorschool.org.uk/home/termdates/
Cycling in Newport!
Lifeguard Certificates!
Well done to Elizabeth from all at NJS for recently achieving her Rookie Lifeguard certificate. A super and very important achievement.
Age Guidance…
Please can we remind our families about guidance ages for popular Apps.
We would especially like to remind you that WhatsApp is not recommended for children…
PTA Social…
A super opportunity to meet new people and support NJS…
NJS Uniform Policy…
The government have released updated guidance for schools which comes into effect from September 2026. Our Governors have reviewed our policy in line with this and attach a copy below.
There are no amendments to our policy but to explain the availability of pre loved uniform and to emphasise that uniform items do not have to display our logo.
The policy does now state:
*No makeup, nail varnish or false nails.
*Stud earrings only. These must be removed or covered with plasters for PE.
A copy of our policy can be found here:
Uniform-Policy
Parents Meetings
A paper copy of the letter below will be coming home with your child for you to complete and return to your class teacher to make a Parents Meeting appointment.
March 26 Parents Meeting
NJS Online Safety Newsletter March 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
Online Safety Newsletter March 2026
Please find attached the NJS Online Safety Newsletter for March. This month’s edition includes links to information and advice about the following key points:
- YouTube Safety Update: New Parental Controls – YouTube Shorts time constraints for parent to use to limit time spent viewing these short videos.
- Mobile phones – do you know the risks? Effects on Mental Health, EE Online Safety Hub, delaying when you give your child a smartphone, advice about which device to chose.
- VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) – what are they and how to use them / start a conversation about them with your child.
- Social Media Algorithms – What are they, what do I need to know?
- Five Nights At Freddy’s – information about this Horror game, reviews etc.
- Screen Time and online harms – information from the Royal College of Paediatrics on the effects of Screen Time.
- New Govt. Campaign – Is your child influenced by toxic content? – a new campaign providing guidance to parents on safety settings, conversation prompts and advice for tackling misinformation and harmful content.
That’s all this month. As usual, if you have any questions or require further information, please contact myself or Mrs Moody to discuss.
Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards,
Mr Butler
IMPORTANT: Residential Visits
Please can we remind families to ensure that payments are up to date for residential visits.
Where payments are behind you will have contact from school to check whether your child still wishes to take the place.
Thank you for your support.
Attendance Award 23rd-26th February
Head teacher Awards 9-26th Feb
Clubs – 2nd-6th March
Whole School Diary Dates: Week 8 2nd-6th March
Wellbeing Weekly 27/02/26
Red Nose Day 2026 – Friday 20th March
Year 5/6 Girls Football
A soggy end to a great afternoon of football for the year 5/6 girls’ team. Although we didn’t lose a game, we came second in our group which wasn’t enough for us to progress into the next round. The girls then enjoyed a couple of friendly matches, playing some great football. Well done girls!! ⚽️
Yr 5/6 T1 Rugby
Well done to the Year 5 children below, who performed exceptionally well at a new Rugby format this week. The children playing T1 Rugby for the first time, started brilliantly, winning the first game 7-2. They played amazingly, progressing out of the group stage easily – finally being beaten in the 3rd/4th place playoff!
Well done children, Mr M and NJS are extremely proud of your efforts – your teamwork, enthusiasm and generally behaviour was superb!
