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A Welcoming, Inclusive School Community
At Newtown School, we are a co-educational and multi-denominational school committed to creating a welcoming, respectful and community-centred environment where every student feels valued and supported.
Our focus is on helping each young person develop confidence, independence, and a strong sense of belonging within a diverse school community.
At Newtown, students are known as individuals and are supported to thrive in a safe, caring and inclusive environment.
Flexible boarding options to suit every student
Newtown School is set on an 18-acre campus in Waterford City, offering a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for students. It is a five-and-a-half-day boarding school, with students returning home every Friday evening.
Boarding students have the option to return on either Sunday evening or Monday morning, depending on what best suits their family arrangements.
We also offer a range of flexible boarding options to suit different student needs. Our 5-day boarding option allows students to board from Monday to Friday, with the option to remain in residence at weekends if required (additional fees apply).
A typical day at Newtown School
7:30 am – Morning Call, followed by breakfast. All meals are taken in the dining room
8:40 am – Morning Collect followed by classes until 13:05, when students take lunch. Classes resume at 14:05.
16:05 pm – End of the school day. Students return to Houses. They may take part in any of the activities that are provided for all the students after school, such as drama, music activities, sports of various kinds, swimming, debating, etc.
17:30 pm – Evening Meal.
18:30pm – Supervised Study ends at 20:15 for Junior students and at 21:30 for Senior students (break for snack 20:00 until 20:15).
Students relax after study and then return to their Houses where they prepare for bed.
Wednesday is a half day, which gives students time to enjoy sports and matches. Seniors may go to the city centre, Juniors may go to a local shop to buy anything necessary.
A valuable stepping stone to college and beyond
Newtown School is not only a place for secondary education, it is also an ideal environment for students who may wish to join for a single year or transition in at a later stage of their schooling.
Many students benefit from a year at Newtown as a focused and supportive bridge into further education or adult life. Whether preparing for college, developing independence, or building academic confidence, students are guided to make meaningful progress during their time here.
For many, Newtown becomes a pivotal year of growth: a place to refocus academically, mature personally, and leave better prepared for the next stage of their journey.
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