We couldn’t have asked for a better start to school for our daughter. She has thoroughly enjoyed her reception class, loves her teacher and has made huge progress particularly in her reading.
Mrs Reed
Parent of FP Pupil
I just remember Mr Davies and his guitar.
I now have a 10 year old child and work as an admin manager.
Abigail Thompson
Past Pupil, left in 1996
Have to say we are always delighted and impressed with how well the school is run and how in spite of its size, it feels like a close knit family. Our child is thriving and growing in confidence every day and this is down to the support she receives day to day.
Mrs Trout
Parent of KS2 Child
Continue to do all you do. I’m very proud to send my children to your school.
Mrs Yalland
Parent of pupils in FP and KS2
I would like to comment on how supportive and encouraging the staff are. My daughter has excelled since September and wakes up every morning excited to go to school; which, for me is very reassuring. I am in no doubt that this will be the same throughout the school, which I will come to find as my daughters move classes. Thank you.
Mrs Garea Jennings
Parent of Pupils in FP
Being beaten up lots, but also making some amazing friends!
I went on to achieve a HND in Maritime studies at Falmouth and completed an interior design course at Nash college. Now, I have my own sign writing company.
Paul Harris
Past Pupil, left in 1989
St Julians Primary school is offering pupils a great level of service and education.
Mr Abbasi
Parent of pupil in KS2
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.
Gareth Oakley
Past Pupil, left in 1975
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.
Claire Cronin
Past Pupil, left in 1990
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.
Samantha Paffey
Past Pupil, left in 2006
