Newtown Campus - Newtown High School

14/09/2026

Last week, our students welcomed Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub CGC / MAWW Fire and Rescue for important talks on fire safety in the home.

Students learned about reducing the risk of fires, the importance of working smoke alarms, and the practical steps we can all take to keep ourselves and our families safe.

A huge thank you to the team for taking the time to visit and share such important, potentially life-saving advice with our students! 👏

🏠 Free home fire safety advice and Safe & Well visits are available from https://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/

11/09/2026

It’s school photo day on Monday! 📷✨

Our Year 7 students will be having their school photos taken, so please ensure students are in full school uniform and ready for their photo.

11/09/2026

A huge thank you to all the organisations that attended our Events and Clubs Fair alongside the Meet the Tutor Evening and helped make the event such a success.

We were delighted to welcome representatives from Young Farmers, Air Ambulance, Youth Justice, Silver Band, CREDU, Air Cadets, Police Cadets, Family Liaison, Feathers Charity Youth Club, Youth Intervention Service and Beth Clewes our local Youth Art Support Worker.

Their time, expertise, and commitment to supporting young people provided valuable opportunities and information for students and families alike.

We were also honoured to be joined by the Mayor Cllr Lewington, whose attendance helped make the evening even more special.

10/09/2026

Changes to Free School Meals for some families who have children in Years 7 and 8 in Secondary School from September 2026

The Welsh Government has announced plans to expand eligibility for Free School Meals (FSM) for families in receipt of Universal Credit from September 2026, starting with children in years 7 & 8. These will be known as expanded free school meals (expanded FSM).

What does this mean for Powys families?

Families receiving Universal Credit will be able to apply from 14 September 2026.

Families will be able to apply through the current Free School Meals application process here

https://en.powys.gov.uk/article/11906/Free-school-meals
Once your application has been received and checked for eligibility, you will receive a letter notifying you of the outcome.

If your child is able to access expanded FSM through the scheme, you will be able to access a free meal from the date of the award. This will remain in place for the remainder of the academic year. You will then need to apply for your child to receive meals in the following academic year if you are still in receipt of Universal Credit.

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09/09/2026

This morning, we welcomed pupils from Ysgol Calon y Dderwen for their transition session with Beyond Breakout.

Working in teams, learners tackled a series of interactive challenges, using tablets and problem-solving skills to uncover clues, complete tasks and work their way through the breakout experience whilst learning their way around the school site.

A special mention goes to our older student leaders, who provided support and encouragement throughout the session. They did a fantastic job helping younger learners develop their confidence, collaborate effectively and overcome the challenges together.

Don’t just take our word for it! Hear directly from the pupils in today’s video testimonials about what they enjoyed most from the session.

A huge well done to everyone who took part and embraced the challenge! 🔍

09/09/2026

Our year 11 Information and Sixth Form Open Evening takes take on Thursday 24th September at 6pm, in the School Hall on the Newtown Campus.

09/09/2026

Last week, our Sixth Form students took part in their induction activities, including an Escape Room exploring Newtown organised by Beyond Breakout!

Students worked together to solve puzzles, crack codes and beat the clock, a brilliant way to develop teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills while getting to know each other.

A great start to the new academic year!

07/09/2026

Here are some new resources from Healthy Working Wales that are aimed at 16-24 year olds who are either looking to start their first job in the next year or two – ideal for those about to leave school and enter employment.

‘Thriving at work: A young person’s guide’ – which is an intro to the working world, health and wellbeing at work, support out there etc
Welsh:https://iacharwaith.cymru/app/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/PHW_HWW_YoungPeopleWork_Cym.pdf
English:https://healthyworking.wales/app/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/PHW_HWW_YoungPeopleWork_.pdf

‘Ready, Set, Thrive’ workshops – free group sessions online to help young people prepare for work:
Welsh: https://iacharwaith.cymru/gweithdai/gweithdai-ewch-amdani-i-ffynnu/
English: https://healthyworking.wales/workshops/ready-set-thrive-workshops/

This workshop is for young people in Wales who are about to start their first job or have recently begun working. Starting work is an exciting step, bringing new opportunities to learn, develop skills and build your future. However, it can also feel like a big change. Education is often structured a...

07/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE – THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2026

What Next? Choose Your Future Powys 2026

Location: Rhayader Leisure Centre

Date/time: Thursday 22nd October 2026. Event: 10am-1.30pm.

The event this year will:

- Have more employers in the main hall with interactive stalls / activities.
- Have more space in the leisure centre to 4 workshops, with schools booking workshops/timeslots before the event. Workshops are likely to last approx. 30 minutes, providing insights into different sectors.
Workshops will be delivered by Castell Howell, Organised Kaos (through Big Ideas Wales), Freedom Leisure Centre -First Aid Training, and Sphere Solutions – Construction.
- Allow each school to have full access to the main hall by themselves, if desired.

This event takes place during a non-pupil (INSET) day, so staff will not be able to attend.