SENIOR thinking creatively Newlands Manor is the name of the Senior Department at Newlands School. Pupils enter the Manor in year 9 at the age of 13 and can stay through the sixth form and university entrance. The use of ICT is greatly encouraged and students have the opportunity to use industry standard software for image manipulation, video editing and animation. Newlands is a very happy community. Pupils enjoy being part of a genuinely friendly school and the atmosphere of the school is relaxed but purposeful.
Creativity is an important part of the curriculum. Students are given the opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge in a number of different fields. Superbly appointed Art studios, Ceramics studio, Photography studio and Darkroom, Design Technology Suite and excellent facilities for Drama and the Performing Arts all allow pupils to gain valuable experience in a range of subjects.