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2023 - 2024

Fabulous GCSE Results for Year 11!

22 August 2024

Following an incredibly successful set of A-Level results last week, Newport Girls’ High School are once again celebrating excellent GCSE results with 72% of all results being graded 7-9 (A-A*). Once again, results in Mathematics were especially pleasing with almost 90% of results at grades 7-9! Read more

A-level results keep on rising at NGHS!

15 August 2024

Newport Girls’ High School is once again celebrating an outstanding set of A-Level results, with a further increase in the number of A-A* grades. Read more

Curriculum Enrichment Week a Fantastic Success!

28 June 2024

With the GCSE and A Level exams out of the way, the students at NGHS have been enjoying a week of trips, activities and other tasks. Read more

Newport Girls' High School Named Highest Achieving School in Shropshire!

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24 May 2024

We are so very proud to have been ranked as the number one school for academic achievement in the whole of Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin! Read more

'Carabling' Young Enterprise team win West Midlands Company of the Year!

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24 May 2024

On Wednesday 22nd May, NGHS Young Enterprise team ‘Carabling’ travelled to Warwick University to compete in the West Midlands ‘Company of the Year’ finals. Facing stiff competition from around the local area, the team were thrilled to be crowned overall champions for the region! Read more

New! We are recruiting - PE and PSHE Maternity Cover

9 May 2024

The Head and Trustees seek to appoint a full-time, well-qualified, enthusiastic teacher of PE with PSHE to join our outstanding, high-achieving school.   This post is to cover a maternity leave from 1 September 2024. This contract is will to end on the return of our colleague. Read more

We are recruiting - HR / Senior Leadership Team Administrator

7 May 2024

HR / Senior Leadership Team Administrator

The Headteacher and Trustees wish to appoint an HR & SLT Administrator. Our ideal candidate is someone who is organised, meticulous in their work and enjoys variety. Read more

Head Girl & House Teams Announced

14 April 2024

Congratulations to our new student leadership teams, who were appointed to commence their roles after Easter. We thank the Head Girl and House Leadership Teams for their hard work over the past twelve months and wish our new Teams every success. Read more

NGHS: Top 10 School (AGAIN)

18 March 2024

Newport Girls' High School is delighted to once again be in the top 10 West Midlands Schools as well as 25th in the country for GCSE and 64th in the country overall. Read more

U19 Netballers in Regionals

30 January 2024

Congratulations to our U19 netballers (Y11-13 girls) who competed in the West Midlands Regional Finals on Sunday. Whilst we didn't reach the Nationals, there were some fantastic individual match wins against tough competitors. The PE team (and Mr Scott) enjoyed cheering you on. . . . Read more

iDEA Awards Launched

19 January 2024

NGHS Launches the iDEA AwardThis week saw the start of the iDEA award at NGHS. Mr Ley and four current certificate holders; Lara C, Ellie H, Anna J and Analeigh B, (pictured above), led the school assemblies to promote it. Read more

Foodbank Support

15 January 2024

Once again, our NGHS family was pleased to support Newport Foodbank through our Winter Jumper Day and a retiring collection at the School Carol Service. Read more

Sixth Form Drama Production

6 January 2024

Sixth Form Drama Production: ‘Be My Baby’In December, our Year 12 and 13 Drama & Theatre Studies students staged a tremendous production of 'Be My Baby' in our drama studio. Read more

The Great Debate at NGHS

20 December 2023

Contestants and Judges from the 'Great Debate' held at Newport Girls' High School

The Historical Association Great Debate regional heat took place in school this week. NGHS was represented by Evelyn Donaldson (Yr10) and Charlotte Toogood (Yr12) who had won the school heats in November. Read more

Japanese Club at NGHS

11 December 2023

 

Kyoto Urban Prefecture - The location of our Partner School in Japan

Our KS4 club started this year as part of our new partnership with Kyotango high school in Kyoto prefecture, Japan. Read more

Faculty Spotlight - PSHE

17 November 2023

Vivienne, Maddie, Jemia, Georgina (7NG PX2) on the completion of their role play scenario of a child needing rescue out at sea (Coast Guard). Students created the scene of calling 999, asking for the Coast guard, explaining the situation, location and requesting assistance. Read more

Top School ... Confirmed

30 October 2023

NGHS has been confirmed, formally, as the top performing school for GCSE and A-level (2023) results in the region. At GCSE, pupils achieved, on average 0. 8 of a grade more than was expected at GCSE. Read more

Hello Yellow for Young Minds

25 October 2023

                                                 
Senior staff and Pastoral Leaders shining bright!  
To celebrate Hello Yellow Day, we took part in spreading kindness amongst ourselves as well as our wider community. Everyone had the opportunity to wear a yellow accessory and an all-years rounders game took place during lunch. Read more

Year 12 memories made in Liverpool!

10 October 2023

We have over 120 Year 12 pupils this year and the annual visit to Liverpool is a highlight in the calendar to enable new friendships to be formed and the year group to bond. 2023's visit was no exception as you can see from the report below. . . Read more

House Bake Off raises £600 for Macmillan

6 October 2023

The first House competition of the school year, House Bake Off, was a huge success and everyone was insanely impressed with all of the entries. From the perfect Paddington, to superb samosas, and the realistic bucket of “fried chicken”. Read more

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