Cardinal Newman Catholic School Cov

Year 6-7 Transition Update

We look forward to your child starting with us in September.

Please keep an eye on the post for your transition packs. These include:
-Parent Guide
-Meet the Tutor Team
-Summer activities (Pastoral pack, English and Maths)
-Uniform flyer for Clive Mark
-A reminder of your child's tutor group

All information can be found on our webpage too.

We will write to you again before September outlining arrangements for the first day and site access.

Please complete the online form https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Dw9zL68-oUKuI1WW1v2yBLsTeS4Ih95Ohz9w3bGh6OFUMVM4UEpPTkUxVTlTTDdQNzFRVEJLS1lCUS4u&route=shorturl to let us know how your child is getting home on Friday 4th September. This will help us in ensuring that children leave via the correct exit.

We would like to wish you a happy and safe summer break.

Fill | Friday 4th September- Year 7's First Day: How are you getting home? Please complete the Forms below to support us in ensuring that pupils exit the site safely on Year 7's first day - Friday 4th September 2026. PLEASE NOTE: due to site and parking restrictions, there will not be any parking available on school site. No vehicles on school site.

Do you love Musical Theatre? Please see details of an exciting Summer School run by the Principal of Razzamatazz Theatre School in Coventry.
Don't miss out!!

🎭 West End Unlocked (Ages 12–16)
10th-14th August | 10am-4pm | Meadow Park School.

We also have a small number of fully funded HAF places available for eligible students.

5 days, 5 different hit musicals, . Be inspired by world-famous musicals such as Hamilton, Heathers, Wicked, Mean Girls, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Legally Blonde as you train across different genres, characters and performance styles throughout the week. Each day brings something new from commercial choreography and ensemble singing to script work and industry-style workshops designed to help you grow as a performer.

HAF booking link: https://eequ.org/book/west-end-unlocked5-musicals-5-days-ages-12-18-with-razzamataz-theatre-schools-coventry-29056

Miss Brennan - Careers

Miss Brennan in Careers has been in touch with the Principal of Razzamatazz Theatre School in Coventry. She has been so kind to give Cardinal Newman Students a discount on
the following summer schools.
There are just a small number of places left - don't miss out!

⭐ PRO X – Where Musical Theatre Meets Commercial (Ages 11–15)
17th-21st August | 10am-4pm | Sidney Stringer School

Exclusive Cardinal Newman Offer: The full week is usually £180, however Cardinal Newman students can book for £165.

To claim the offer, simply email [email protected] quoting: Cardinal Newman PRO X

RAZZ PROfessional eXperience is an exclusive 5-day industry-inspired experience where performers will train, rehearse, create and perform in a high-energy professional environment alongside our specialist teaching team and guest industry professionals.

As a special highlight, students will also take part in an exclusive West End masterclass with a current or former industry professional, plus the opportunity for a Q&A session, where they can ask questions about auditions, training, backstage life and what it takes to succeed in the industry.

Home - Razzamataz Established in 2000, our mission is to create a vibrant future through exceptional and engaging performing arts education.

🎉 We're excited to share our special edition of the Cardinal Newman School Magazine! 🖤🤍

Take a look back at our fantastic Two-Tone Takeover and Cultural Diversity Day, celebrating the rich culture, music and heritage of Coventry and beyond.

Inside, you'll find highlights from the fortnight of activities leading up to the big day, including inspiring guest speakers, creative curriculum projects, student performances, cultural celebrations, workshops and so much more.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this such a memorable celebration of diversity, community and inclusion. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed creating it!

📖 Read the magazine here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/74310b7963.html

A huge congratulations to our 39 Year 10 students who recently completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition.

Throughout the expedition, our students were an absolute credit to the school and an absolute delight to accompany. They demonstrated outstanding resilience, teamwork, independence and determination, tackling every challenge with a positive attitude while putting months of preparation into practice. It was fantastic to see their navigation, problem-solving and teamwork skills shine throughout the expedition.

Since the beginning of the year, students have worked incredibly hard towards their Bronze Award, completing their Volunteering, Physical and Skills sections alongside preparing for the expedition. Completing the expedition is a fantastic achievement and marks a significant milestone in their DofE journey.

The final step is now for students to ensure their remaining sections are fully completed and signed off on their DofE account so they can officially achieve their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Well done to all 39 students—you represented the school brilliantly, and we are incredibly proud of everything you have achieved!

A big thank you to all the staff who supported and gave up their time as without you we would not be able to these excellent opportunities for our students 💚

Please find attached the Summer term Coventry school nursing newsletter. This contains advice and guidance from the NHS on a number of themes such as Water safety, Internet safety and screen time, which may support over the summer holidays. Please do share these strategies with your child.

🎳🔫 Year 7 End of Year Reward Trip! 🔫🎳

What a fantastic way to celebrate a brilliant year! 🌟 Our Year 7 students had an amazing time on their end-of-year reward trip to Tenpin, where they put their skills to the test on the bowling lanes before taking on their friends in an action-packed game of laser tag! 🏆🎯

There were plenty of strikes, lots of laughter, and some healthy competition throughout the day. Most importantly, our students demonstrated excellent behaviour, teamwork, and sportsmanship, making us incredibly proud. 👏😊

A huge well done to all the students who earned this reward through their hard work, positive attitude, and commitment throughout the year. You have been a credit to the school, and we hope you enjoyed celebrating your achievements with your friends! 🎉

🌟 Wishing all of our Year 10 students the best of luck as they start their work experience placements from tomorrow! 🌟
This is a fantastic opportunity to step outside the classroom, explore exciting career paths, and build valuable real-world skills. We know you will represent us brilliantly!💡
A few top tips for our students:
- Be curious
- Ask plenty of questions and learn from the experts around you
- Be proactive: Offer a helping hand whenever you can.
- Enjoy it: Take in every moment of this unique learning adventure
- Complete the tasks in your placement journal
A huge thank you to all the local businesses and employers for opening their doors and mentoring our students. 🤝
Have an amazing time, everyone! We can’t wait to hear all your stories when you return.

🎶🌍 Celebrating Cultural Diversity Day! 🌍🎶

What a fantastic day we had celebrating the rich cultures, traditions and experiences that make our community so special.

Our Cultural Diversity Day gave everyone the opportunity to appreciate the unique backgrounds that we all bring. A particular highlight was our cultural lunch, where we enjoyed a wonderful variety of foods from around the world, bringing people together through the universal language of food. It was lovely to see students dressed in their cultural dress and incorporating the 2 tone black and white colours as part of their outfits.

The celebrations continued with plenty of music and dancing, including everyone getting involved with the iconic band “Ska Train” – a perfect nod to Coventry’s world-famous 2 Tone and ska heritage. 🎵🚂

Coventry has a proud history of cultural diversity and creativity, from its City of Culture legacy to being the birthplace of the 2 Tone movement, which promoted unity and inclusion through music. Students have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the history of two tone and how it shaped Coventry culture.

Bollywood Dance Club

Although our Bollywood Dance Club was unable to perform live in front of the school this year, the students still had the opportunity to showcase their hard work through a recorded performance.

Over the past few months, the students have demonstrated outstanding commitment, enthusiasm, and dedication to learning and perfecting their routine. Their final performance was full of energy, confidence, and teamwork, and they should be incredibly proud of what they achieved.

A special thank you goes to Leah, Kevah, Leila Grace and Nicole for their impeccable commitment and dedication throughout the project. Their willingness to attend rehearsals, support one another, and continuously strive for improvement made the performance a great success! ✨💚