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I remember Mrs Tamplin and our project on hot air balloons. Mrs Coombes’ assemblies. Mrs Elway on the piano. Long play times on the field. The swimming pool. Sandwich bar with chocolate spread sandwiches!

I’m now a Primary School Teacher in Pontypool. I sent my son to St. Julian’s because I loved it there so much .

I remember my first infant teacher; Miss Tiley. Junior headmaster was Mr Braine. I remember Mr Marsh, Mr Price and Miss Owen. I sang the first verse of “Away in a manger” solo at the school Christmas concert when I was about 8 years old.

I went on to become a qualified motor mechanic up until 1976, then I joined Gwent Police where I served for 30years. I am currently the caretaker at a primary school not so far away. I would love to come and have a look around the school. I loved my time there.

I remember playing the recorder and competing in Bath. Lots of concerts with the choir – Moon Rock, Joseph, Captain Noah. The outdoor swimming pool in the summer – really cold!! Teachers: Mrs Christopher, Mrs Evans, Mr Corbett, Mr Pugh. I remember Mrs Evans sat her driving test. Mr Pugh’s house always won the Sports Days and Eisteddfods. Mr Corbett was such a laugh. I sold crisps during break time. Three of us had the job of counting the money every day in the crisp cupboard. Country dancing with Mrs Nichols in Gwent Square. So many amazing memories!

I went on to achieve a Music Degree and completed teacher training. After 7 years working in Swansea, I have been a teacher in a Primary School in Abergavenny for almost 15 years.

I only have good memories of attending St Julians Primary School. I loved all of my teachers and was so pleased when Mrs Evans taught my son as she was certainly one of my favourite teachers! I used to love Sports Day on the huge playing fields and always remember wishing the swimming pool was still in use. I was quite shy in school, so was pleased when I was chosen as the May Queen. I got to wear a princess dress, a crown and sit on a big chair whilst watching the pupils dance around the pole with ribbons! Miss Coombs was my year 6 teacher and I remember my favourite topic with her was learning about World War 2 and getting the chance to see a gas mask. I spent play time on the yard and remember the two large walls on each yard! They were used as football goals! I made lots of friends in school and I’m still friends with a lot now! Mr Draisy was the Head Teacher and Mr Drewitt was the Deputy Head Teacher. I was lucky enough never to get in trouble by either! I remember assembly time with Mr Draisy and singing so many songs as well as always finishing with the school prayer.  When my son attended the school, more memories came flooding back especially during school concerts! I was always an angel and I still have the video recording which my son & niece and nephew love to watch!!  I have such good school memories and I’m so glad my son & other children in my family have got to make their own memories at St Julians Primary.

I went on to attend St Julians Comprehensive School and left in 1996 where I then went on to study at Cross-keys College. I then attended University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC) and achieved a HND and Degree in Hospitality & Business Management. During my degree, I worked in America & Dubai on a work placement. My son was born in 2004 and I started working for a large bank. I have been employed at the Banking Group as a Team Manager for 12 years. This year, I have enrolled at Newport College and am in my first year studying Access to Healthcare and Nursing. Once I finish this course, I’m hoping to go to university to study Paediatric Nursing.

I remember Mrs Tomala, playing bulldogs on the field and rounders. Sports day was my favourite!

I went to high school and college. Then got a job. Then had 3 children and now I’m currently working part time at Asda.

I remember Mr Mansfield’s singing assemblies, concerts, school council and pupil voice club.

I’m now in high school.

I remember Mr. Drewett, who was a brilliant teacher. He made us play baseball while the rest of the school played rounders! I remember doing a reading for the school play which was the first time I spoke in public and has come in very handy! School sports days which were great fun!

I went to St. Julian’s Comprehensive and then Keele university to study History and Politics. I’ve lived abroad, London and now I live back in Newport. Last year, I was elected to the Welsh Assembly and am the Assembly member for Newport West. Couldn’t have asked for a better start than the one I had at St Julian’s.