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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 remember Mrs Tamplin, Mrs Christopher and Mrs Morgan. Fantastic teachers! The freezing cold outdoor pool and playing netball. I remember Mr Davies helping us make pottery.

I went on to gain a Law Degree, Postgraduate Diploma in Law and qualified as a Solicitor.

I remember being part of the Welsh dance group both in the infants and with Mr Carter in years 5 & 6. I remember flapjacks being sold at break time for 20p.

After A levels I did a gap year to look for work, then went on a Foundation Diploma course in Art, Media and Design. Went into a BA Hons course for photographic art with UWN, Caerleon. Only did one year and dropped out. Took another gap year and went into a Foundation Degree in Photography with Coleg Gwent. I’m currently considering topping up to a BA Hons in September.

I have also tried setting up my own photography business and am a regular Welsh Dancer with Gwerinwyr Gwent who also run the Gwyl Plant which I was a part in while in school.

I remember school shows, parties/discos in the assembly hall, Mr Davies and Mrs Hollings.

I’m currently studying an MA in Creative Writing, just finished my BA in English and History at the University of Southampton. (2017)

I loved many of the activities that were in the primary school such as cricket and choir. I also enjoyed doing odd jobs for the teachers. I really enjoyed my end of term concert as I had a lot of fun practising for it and then performing it in front of parents. I would have to say that Mrs Robinson was my favourite teacher as she was like a friend as well as a teacher. I also enjoyed the trips we went on.

I’m still in full time education but about to choose my options. I sometimes help out at a church where I used to perform my choir concerts.

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 am pleased to say that I have only fond memories of St Julian’s, many influenced by teachers and their love for singing and arts and crafts. My teachers were Mrs Evans (Year 3), Mrs Hollings (Year 4 and 6) and Mr Davies (Year 5). It was at St Julian’s that I found my love for singing. I was encouraged to join the local Gwent youth choir and perform with friends across Newport and even putting in a performance at The Royal Albert Hall as part of their Youth Proms. Singing is a hobby that I continue this day as a member of Allegra Ladies Choir with which I am able to perform for audiences at venues such as The Celtic Manor and later this year at Cardiff Arms Park. During my time at St Julian’s I recall my favourite lessons being art with Mrs Lewis. To this day, I still have a number of pieces I created, including a coal sketch of my boot, a painting of a Māori tribal mask; as well as a 2D Welsh lady which for many years held pride of place on our fridge.

After receiving AEN support myself during primary school and then later going back to St Julian’s Primary for work experience during 6th form for work experience; I found a love for teaching and supporting pupils who may need that extra support to reach their full potential. I went on to study for my ‘CACHE Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 3’ which I passed in July 2017. Without the support of St Julian’s Primary (that took me on again so that I could complete the work placement section of the course) I would not have qualified and gone on to register with a local teaching recruitment agency which in turn has enabled my to work in a number of schools in Newport. I love my job and at is all thanks to St Julian’s Primary.

I remember singing in the annual Eisteddfod, country dancing group with Mrs Nicholls, swimming in the freezing cold swimming pool that used to be at the back of the school.

I studied at UWCN gaining a BSc Health and Social Care. Also have a Post Graduate Diploma in Housing from Cardiff University. I am currently a Tenancy Support Officer working in Newport. Married with two children both who attended St Julians Primary.