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Electric Bikes – School Update
Dear Parents and Carers,
Further to my recent communication regarding e-scooters, I would like to clarify our position on electric bikes (e-bikes).
While it is legal to own and ride an e-bike that meets the UK Government’s Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle (EAPC) regulations from the age of 14, these vehicles present a significant health and safety risk due to the hazardous nature of their lithium-ion batteries. Statutory guidelines have been issued highlighting the dangers and fire risk associated with these batteries, which have been linked to serious incidents across the UK.
For further details, please refer to the official guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/battery-safety-for-e-cycle-users/batterysafety-for-e-cycle-usersDue to the significant fire risk posed by lithium-ion batteries, and in line with statutory safety guidance, we can no longer store electric bikes anywhere on the school site. Learners will not be permitted to bring e-bikes onto school premises. Any e-bike found on site will be removed and held securely until collected by a parent or carer.
This decision aligns with advice from Newport City Council and best practice for safeguarding and fire prevention in educational settings, as recommended by national safety authorities.
Thank you for your support and understanding in helping us maintain a safe environment for all.
Yours sincerely,
Julia Fitzgerald
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Electric Scooters – Important School Update
Dear Parents and carers,
As a result of direction from Gwent Police and the Local Authority on Friday, I want to let you know about a change at our school from Tuesday 11 November 2025.
By law, electric scooters (also called e-scooters) are not allowed to be used on public roads, pavements, or in parks in Wales – information on link below.
https://www.south-wales.police.uk/police-forces/south-wales-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/e-scooters-your-questions-answered/Because of this law, we can no longer store electric scooters anywhere on the school site as this is public not private property. Learners will not be allowed to bring any e-scooters on site. If they are found on site they will be removed.
I am aware this is short notice but we are doing this to keep everyone safe and to ensure we are upholding our legal responsibilities.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Yours sincerely,
Julia Fitzgerald
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Year 8 Progress Evening
Dear Parent/Carer,
I would like to invite you to attend our Year 8 Progress Evening with Form Tutors at Lliswerry High
School on Thursday 27th November 2025 from 3.30pm to 6:30pm to discuss your child’s progress and
how best to support them in Year 8.The school is using an online appointment booking system. This allows you to choose your own
appointment time with your child’s form tutor and you will receive an email confirming your
appointment(s). Any feedback on this system is welcome.Appointments can be made from 2pm Thursday 6th November 2025 and will close at 2pm on
Thursday 27th November 2025. Should you wish to make any changes after this date please contact the
school office.Please visit https://lliswerryhigh.parentseveningsystem.co.uk to book your appointments. (A short
guide on how to add appointments is linked below.)Login with the following information:
Learner’s First Name: Your child’s first name
Learner’s Surname: Your child’s surname
Learner’s Date of Birth: Your child’s date of birthIf you do not have access to the internet, please contact the school office who will be happy to add
appointments on your behalf.Yours sincerely,
Miss LK Howells
Head of Year 8
