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I will always remember our trip to London and on our return we made a skyline of London and we poked fairy lights through it – we thought it looked amazing. It was on display in the foyer. Loved Mr Drewitt, best teacher ever and Mrs Christopher who used to give us rum truffles!! Loved the sound of Miss Coombes’ heels when she walked into assembly she always wore heeled sling backs. Miss Ellway played the piano in assembly. I remember Mrs Evans… her face used to go so red when she shouted! I will never forget mrs Tamplin accusing me of saying a swear word I had never heard before. She had totally misheard what was said! I remember having to use the outdoor swimming pool was an experience never to be forgotten!!!! Singing hymns in the hall using the OHP. Everyone blasting out shine Jesus Shine and Autumn Days when the grass is jewelled. So many happy memories x

I am now head of Religious Education at a High School in Cardiff.

I have very fond memories of Mr. Corbett and Mrs. Smith in particular. I especially remember the final year school trip to Plymouth and the Cycling Proficiency Test. An early introduction to homework from Mrs Smith stood me in good stead!

Went on to St Julians Comp at Hatherley and Heather Road. Took A-Levels in French, German and History before studying French at Portsmouth, the best decision I’ve ever made. Returned to Newport as a Graduate Trainee with British Steel, and after 30 years with the company I’m still there! Our son has just left St Julians Primary in summer 2016 after a wonderful seven years and has just completed his first term at St Julians Comp.

There are lots of great memories from my time in St Julian’s Primary school! But if I had to choose a few; Mr Drewett coming on to the school yard on April 1st and telling us there was a man standing on the tower block and shouting April Fools as we all looked! Mr Carter teaching me maths in a way I understood it, as I found that subject really hard. Leaving St. Julian’s Primary and feeling utter sadness on my last day with my friends as I headed to St. Julian’s High school.

I studied at St. Julian’s High school, I gained an A level in I.C.T and Health and Social care. I went on to university in Colchester and got a Higher national diploma in Health and social care.
I now work as a Support Worker in Newport. The job is a challenge but I love it!

I remember the Headteachers were Mrs Ambrosen, Mr Williams, Mr Tobin. Infants Deputy Head was Mrs Reynolds (around 1979) – she used to wear very high heels / platform shoes I remember. In the Juniors, I was in a number of productions – I played Buttons in Cinderella (1984?), and the Lion in The Wizard of Oz (1985?). I remember the Safe Cycling markings in the Juniors’ “bottom” yard, and the small muddy bank that separated the “top yard” from the path below. The really freezing cold outdoor swimming pool in the Juniors. My 1st Year Juniors teacher was Mrs Nicholls – she drove a Morris Minor, which was an old car even in those days. I remember being in charge of the crisp cupboard. In the Juniors, there was an annual Eisteddfod and a Sports Day. Everyone was in “houses” – they were named after the patron saints of the British Isles i.e. Patrick, David, Andrew, George. The corridors were really skiddy. I remember the overhead projector with hand-written words to hymns etc. on it. When we learned the Welsh National Anthem, I remember Mr Pugh’s phonetic OHP slide of that – “Goolard, Goolard” etc. Sometimes you could go on the computer – I remember it was a BBC Micro. There was a shopping game on it – you had to remember the shopping list then buy the groceries on the list, but you could buy whatever you wanted, the computer didn’t know if you got what was on the list or not. Midday meal was often either mince and potatoes or curry, rice and chips. Pudding was often chocolate crunch. I remember the massive metal bin you had to scrape your food waste into. We had fancy dress competitions – one year (probably 1983) about 30% of people went as Boy George. If you didn’t get your costume sorted you had to go as a “school scruff”, which just meant messing your uniform up a bit. The uniform in Juniors was a grey v-neck jumper and a green, blue and black (I think) tie. So many memories, I really can’t list them all.

I have lived in Greater Manchester since 1993 (24 years). I am a University lecturer in music production – I have also worked as a music writer and producer.

I have loads of memories of my time at St. Julian’s Primary… Mr Williams was Head Master, Mr Pugh was deputy. Mrs Williams with white hair was one of my teachers. There was a swimming pool between the schools. I have hundreds of memories and stories and photos. I played the ugly sister Petunia in Cinderella, I was in gym squad with Mrs Goodread.

I’m now a mother to six, was a professional singer supporting Rod Stewart, was in an Abba tribute and Spice Girls tribute band…just completed a foundation degree. Have now relocated abroad.

I remember good friendships and summers hanging out in a little tree nook at the side of the playing field. I remember getting shouted at by Mrs Coombs for talking in class!

After finishing St. Julian’s Comprehensive, I moved to Oxford to do my BA in English and moved to London to do my MA in Human Rights. Have lived all over, working for NGOs and the UN since then, India, Fiji, Solomon Islands. In 2011 I moved to Australia to do my phd in post conflict human rights in the Solomons Islands. I am now finishing the PhD and teaching Human Rights at the Australian National University.

I remember getting told off by the head teacher for playing football too long.

I completed an apprenticeship at Birmingham school of welding after leaving school and now am a coded pipe welder working on power stations all around the world.

I remember playing sports – played cricket and chess at county level in the 4th year. I remember the chess team organised by Mr Corbett. Christmas concerts and sports days. I lived 50 yds from the school gate! I now live in Fredrikstad, Norway.

I spent 20 years at the University of Surrey, have a PhD and taught Chemical Engineering. I am now an environmental researcher in Norway.

I remember Mr Tobin the Headmaster, Mr Davies, Mrs Elway, Mrs Christopher. We had a swimming pool outside. I was a dancer in the Sleeping Beauty play.

I have a GNVQ in Hospitality and Catering and I am now working as catering assistant in a primary school in Newport.