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CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
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Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 7AE
Tel: (01582) 597125 Fax: (01582) 503088 Email: [email protected]
‘Together towards our Lord, through learning, love and faith with Christ in all we do’
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CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
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We very much hope, that if you share our beliefs
and values, as represented in this prospectus,
you will want your child to benefit from
becoming a part of our community.
In our last inspection, Ofsted described us as
“a good school that provides good education
within a caring environment”. As a result we are
always heavily oversubscribed so please read
carefully the governors’ admission policy at the
back of this prospectus. We look forward to
working with you and your child in the future.
ON
ND
SU
Choosing a secondary school for your child is
one of the most important decisions you will
ever make. The aim of this prospectus is to help
you in making that decision by guiding you
briefly through the life of our school.
• To be a catholic community recognised
by our love of God and our neighbour
• To value and respect ourselves and
all others
• To help students grow into adults
whose Christian faith inspires
their lives
• To respond to the contributions,
aspirations and needs
of all staff
‘Together towards our Lord through
learning, love and faith’
• To work with our families, parishes,
partner schools and the wider
community
O
ROAD
WOOD
CALN
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
L&D Hospital
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Junction 11
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• To enjoy our learning by using our
God-given talents to achieve our
very best
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WELCOME
Welcome
to Cardinal Newman Catholic School and specialist science college.
Junction 11
Warden Hill Road, Luton,
Bedfordshire LU2 7AE
Tel: (01582) 597125 Fax: (01582) 503088
Email: [email protected]
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CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
There are three main stages of
education at Cardinal Newman
Years
Years
Years
7-9
10-11
12-13
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 4
Sixth Form
TOGETHER
Together
With the parents of our students
With the local church
With the Wider Community
A successful school is built on close
co-operation with parents. Our regular
newsletter, Newman News, keeps parents
up-to-date on all major developments
around school and celebrates the success
of our students. Parents are advised about
their child’s progress on a regular basis by
means of termly assessment results,
parents’ evenings, parent consultation
days and an annual report.
Cardinal Newman School was founded in
1968 by, and for, the local Catholic
community. Most of our Governors are
drawn from the local parishes. The
Deanery continues to support the school
in many ways - not just financially, but
through prayer and the offices of priests
who come in to help with the spiritual life
of the school.
Every year we raise large amounts of
money for local, national and
international charities. In addition we are
linked to Lehana Secondary School in
Eastern Cape, South Africa. Through
these means and through our curriculum
and Race Equality Policy we strive to
develop in our students a respect for all
peoples and a recognition that we are
called to share our gifts with others.
With the School Council
The Friends of Newman Association,
which carries out valuable fundraising
work, also acts as an important vehicle
for communication between school and
parents. The F.O.N has committee
members in every parish who
work together to organise a
wide variety of social events,
helping to build the school
as a complete community.
We hope that all our
parents will consider
how best they
can support
the work of
the Friends.
The School Council, which meets
regularly, provides a means by which
student opinion is brought to the
attention of staff and governors and
instigates change.
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CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
Curriculum
knowledge, understanding and reflective
skills in relation to the values and beliefs
at the heart of their lives. We are also
keen that, wherever appropriate, issues
relating to values and beliefs are explored
in all other areas of the curriculum.
As Christians we believe that Christ is
with us in all we do. Within the academic
life of the school this means that we wish
to see all our students make the best use
possible of their God-given talents. It also
means that we see Religious Eduction as a
centrally important subject - helping our
young people to develop their
The school’s curriculum policy makes clear
that we are committed to providing every
possible opportunity for all students to be
successful in their learning in line with
national requirements and in keeping with
our school aims.
As a Specialist Science College, we are
able to provide additional opportunities
for our students, especially within the
Science and Mathematics Curriculum.
There are three main stages of education
at Cardinal Newman:
Years
Years
Years
7-9
10-11
12-13
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 4
Sixth Form
“To enjoy our learning by using our
God-given talents to achieve our very best”.
Key Stage 3
On arrival at Cardinal Newman students
are put into ability sets in English, Maths
and Science and are taught in mixed
ability groups in other subjects. French
and German are set from Year 9. Half of
Year 7 study French as a Modern
Key Stage 4
Language and the other half study
German. Careers guidance and support is
provided from Year 7 onwards.
Citizenship is taught through cross
curricular provision at KS3 as a discrete
subject in years 10 and 11.
Students have greater choice at Key Stage
4, choosing from a range of GCSE and
vocational courses. There is an increasing
emphasis on the work-related curriculum
and enterprise.
Thinking Maps
Cardinal Newman School was the first
secondary school in the country to be
trained in the use of Thinking Maps, an
educational tool designed by the
American educationalist, David Hyerle.
These maps are used by students both at
school and at home, by hand and using
specially designed software. In
conjunction with our work on “Building
Learning Power” they form part of the
school’s initiative to become a “thinking
school” which develops the students’
abilities to learn.
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CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
INFORMATION
Information
Communication Technology
COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY
Information Communications Technology
is a key element in the modern
curriculum. We have organised this area
of the curriculum to ensure that every
student is ICT literate. At Key Stage 3 and
Key Stage 4 ICT skills are developed
through discrete lessons, leading to a
GCSE qualification at the end of Year 11.
Alongside this our ICT co-ordinator
actively supports the use of ICT across the
full range of subjects. Students are able to
make use of eight computer rooms and a
number of “clusters” of computers which
all run off the single school network. All
students have their own e-mail address
and password and can access school
programmes from home.
“To help grow into adults whose
Christian faith inspires their lives”
SIXTH
FORM
Sixth Form
We are pleased to be able to offer our
students the opportunity to continue with
their education up to the age of 19 in the
Newman Sixth Form. An increasing
number of our students choose to return
to our Sixth Form in order to benefit from
the high level of care and individual
attention provided.
The Sixth Form offers a wide variety of
AS, A2 and vocational courses, and our
students move on to a variety of
universities and careers. We offer our
Sixth Form students an enriched
curriculum, including the opportunity to
serve the wider community. Students with
financial difficulties may benefit from post
16 and post 18 Connolly Scholarships.
National Academy for Gifted and
Talented Students
The National Academy is based at
Warwick University and caters for the top
5% of the nation’s young people. Cardinal
Newman has around 30 students from
Year 8 to Year 13 attending the Academy
each year, the most of any high school in
Bedfordshire.
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CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
PASTORAL
Pastoral Care
CARE
The Pastoral System
The welcoming and friendly atmosphere
at Cardinal Newman School is often
commented upon. Such an environment
does not happen by chance. It is the
result of the time and attention given to
creating high quality pastoral care.
The focus of our pastoral care is the Year
team. On arrival at the school students
are put into one of eight tutor groups,
named after English Cardinals. The tutor
is responsible for the day to day pastoral
care of the students who they see twice
a day. In addition to keeping the register,
the tutor will run checks on student
planners, punctuality and attendance
and teach a programme of Personal,
Social and Health Education (PSHE).
He/she also checks that students are
keeping to the high standards of uniform
and discipline expected.
The Head of Year is the middle manager
responsible for all eight tutor groups. If at
any time you need to speak to someone
about your child, in the first instance you
should contact either the tutor or the
Head of Year. The Head of Year will
generally deal with more serious matters
and, if necessary, involve one of the
Senior Leadership Team if the need arises.
to the behaviour of our students. It also
sets out clearly what steps the school
takes to address breakdowns in good
behaviour and how we manage the
reconciliation that should follow. A copy
of the policy can be found in the pocket
at the back of this prospectus.
Assertive Discipline in Lessons
On arrival in September, Year 7 students
are welcomed by our Year 11 prefects
who will escort them around the school
until they have settled in. This also allows
them to develop friendships with older
students and experience a sense of
community.
Good Behaviour and Discipline
It is very important for the positive
atmosphere in school that our students
have a strong sense of the standards of
behaviour that we expect. The Governors’
policy outlines our expectations in relation
Within lesson time Cardinal Newman
School makes use of a system called
Assertive Discipline. This is intended to
recognise and reward good behaviour
and effort. Students gain credits and
can work towards gaining the Newman
Award for consistently high standards of
effort and behaviour. Assertive discipline
also provides a structured process for
dealing with students who fail to
sustain acceptable standards. If formal
warnings are not heeded then a student
will be sent to the Academic Remove
for a cooling off period. In practice, very
few students are ever sent to the
Academic Remove.
“To value and
respect ourselves
and all others”
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CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
FAITH
Faith
“To be a community of truth,
reconciliation, justice and peace”
There are many ways in which we at
Cardinal Newman are trying to help our
young people grow in the Catholic faith:
•
By living together as a Christian
community
•
By supporting the fundamental work
of families in nurturing the faith
•
By starting every day with prayer-time
•
By the programme of retreat days for
students
•
By organising the Sacrament of
Reconciliation for students once in
the year
•
By arranging Mass for all students on
the great feast days
•
By organising termly Masses for each
year group and also for special
occasions such as arrival in school,
confirmation, work experience, GCSE
exams.
•
Through charitable fund raising
events. We raise thousands of pounds
every year for various charities
Student Progress Centre
The school operates a Student Progress
Centre to support students who are
experiencing particular difficulties with
learning. The school also has a team of
Learning Mentors who work along side
the Pastoral support system. The school
has a Transition Learning Mentor
specifically in post to concentrate on the
transition of Year 6’s into Year 7.
Professional Support
Our professional support comes from our
Educational Welfare Officer who works in
the school and supports the staff who
monitor punctuality and attendance. Our
Medical Room is staffed by a registered
nurse to respond to pupils who are ill at
school.
The Transition Learning Mentor works in
our four main feeder schools to help
children prepare for high school then
supports them throughout the first term
in Year 7.
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CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ENRICHED
Enriched Education
EDUCATION
programme that lead up to the Year 10
work experience fortnight. We also
provide each student with individual
advice and guidance.
Activities and opportunities outside
lesson times
There are a wide range of clubs and
activities in school. We hope that students
will make the fullest use of these
opportunities:
There are many other services provided
within the school which are intended to
help or enrich the education we provide.
We offer a particularly strong Careers
programme. This begins with an
introductory programme in KS3, linked to
the P.S.H.E. “Options” in Years 10 and 11
there are discrete careers lessons, and in
addition there are sessions in the PSHE
Drama and Music
The school puts on a major production
every year. There are also talent contests,
frequent trips to the theatre, school choir,
orchestra and individual music lessons.
The Year Book
Each year, Year 11 students form an
enterprise team and seek sponsorship to
research, design and market a year book.
International trips
Students can take part in exchanges with
France, Germany and Austria. There are
also day trips to France and Holland.
Young Engineers
This is a hugely successful club that has
consistently developed a range of ideas,
winning the regional competition five
years in succession and going on to
triumph nationally too.
Master classes
Each year master classes are held in
creative writing, Maths and Science.
Science, History and Geography
Field trips
These provide excellent opportunities for
students to really deepen their
understanding of chosen subjects.
Duke of Edinburgh Scheme
Students respond enthusiastically to
participation in this national scheme.
Computer Club
Computer Club runs several times a week
and provides a useful opportunity to
develop and practice ICT skills.
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CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
SPORT
Sport
Cardinal Newman has an exceptional
reputation for sport. We have enjoyed
unparalleled success and, most
importantly, our players have won many
key awards for their sportsmanship as
well as their high level of skills. These
students present an excellent face of
Cardinal Newman to the wider world.
Hundreds of students represent the school
in both individual and team sports during
the course of the school year.
The school takes part in competitive
leagues and cup competitions in :
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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Football
Rugby
Golf
Basketball
Netball
Hockey
Rounders
Tennis
Cross-country running
Athletics - field and track
These sports also form an important part
of the PE curriculum along with
gymnastics, dance and other sports such
as badminton and volleyball.
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CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
THE
The Transfer
TRANSFER
Come along and visit the school on the
Open Evening. At other times in the year
a visit can be arranged through the
Headteacher’s secretary.
If you are interested in applying for a
place for your child at Cardinal Newman,
please study the relevant information in
the wallet opposite.
Our Primary Liaison Co-ordinator makes
several visits to all Year 6 students
transferring to Cardinal Newman school.
She gets to know them in their Primary
Schools and arranges a “taster day” in
July. This is followed by an evening for
parents which provides an opportunity
for them to meet the Head of Year, their
child’s tutor, and to discuss final
arrangements before the transfer. The
Co-ordinator oversees bridging projects
for the Year
“To work with families, parishes,
partner schools and the wider
community.
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6 students to facilitate ease of transfer
and is engaged in a great deal of work
with our partner primary schools to
ensure that each individual Year 6 makes
a happy move to their new school Cardinal Newman.
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CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
BEDFORD
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Jane Crow
Headteacher
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TRAIN STATION
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WA
ERS
ANG
STR
We very much hope, that if you share our beliefs
and values, as represented in this prospectus,
you will want your child to benefit from
becoming a part of our community.
In our last inspection, Ofsted described us as
“a good school that provides good education
within a caring environment”. As a result we are
always heavily oversubscribed so please read
carefully the governors’ admission policy at the
back of this prospectus. We look forward to
working with you and your child in the future.
ON
ND
SU
Choosing a secondary school for your child is
one of the most important decisions you will
ever make. The aim of this prospectus is to help
you in making that decision by guiding you
briefly through the life of our school.
• To be a catholic community recognised
by our love of God and our neighbour
• To value and respect ourselves and
all others
• To help students grow into adults
whose Christian faith inspires
their lives
• To respond to the contributions,
aspirations and needs
of all staff
‘Together towards our Lord through
learning, love and faith’
• To work with our families, parishes,
partner schools and the wider
community
O
ROAD
WOOD
CALN
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
L&D Hospital
H
DUNST
ABLE
ROAD
ROAD
TON
5 LU
A50
Junction 11
M1
• To enjoy our learning by using our
God-given talents to achieve our
very best
MA N
AV
LIME
RD
SEY
LEW
• To be a community of truth,
reconciliation, justice and peace
M1
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IMBR
Our Aims
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LANCA S T E R
MARK
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RIV
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LYG
HILL RO
AD
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LINK S
Where to find us...
WARD
EN
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
V.
POPLAR A
WELCOME
Welcome
to Cardinal Newman Catholic School and specialist science college.
Junction 11
Warden Hill Road, Luton,
Bedfordshire LU2 7AE
Tel: (01582) 597125 Fax: (01582) 503088
Email: [email protected]
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CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CARDINAL
NEWMAN
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
BAINES design & print 01707 876555 Printed on environmentally friendly paper A29259
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 7AE
Tel: (01582) 597125 Fax: (01582) 503088 Email: [email protected]
‘Together towards our Lord, through learning, love and faith with Christ in all we do’

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