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2025 Save The Date Upcoming Events for the Summer Term
23rd June to 4th July, Year 10 mocks Letter here
Monday, 30th June Online Safety Coffee Morning
Wednesday, 2nd July Summer Music Concert
Friday, 4th July RADA Production of 12th Night
Friday, 11th July Sports Day
Friday, 18th July Last Day of the Academic Year
Thursday, 21st August GCSE results Day Letter here.
Extra curricular activities at Eastlea
NCL Showcase
Students and staff from across the whole of the Trust came together at Sarah Bonnell School on Thursday, 19th June in a spectacular show of creativity. Eastlea was well represented with students demonstrating their immense talents in two diverse areas, dance and public speaking. Here is a short video of the dancers. Well done to everyone who took part: there is some real talent in Newham Community learning.
Essex SEND Cricket Festival
Students from Eastlea Community School participated in Essex Cricket’s first ever SEND competition following up their success in the table cricket competition; Eastlea are Essex Champions. Eastlea played well to secure third place, beaten by 4 runs by the eventual winners of the competition, Endeavour School based in Brentwood.Players will receive certificates from Essex Cricket. It was a great experience for all players who took part and they gave their best. I am grateful to all the staff who make this possible. Mr Jones, Greenhouse Cricket Coach
Online Safety Information for Parents/Carers
In order to keep children safe, it is crucial that parents and carers understand what their children are doing online. Here is a presentation from Mr Ali, Online Safety Coordinator on the risks of sexploitation. This is an increasing risk for young people across the UK. Mr Ali will be hosting a coffee morning on Internet safety on Monday, 30th June and parents/carers are encouraged to attend. More information will follow.
Mr Ali, Head of Computer Science
School Student Wellbeing Survey
Eastlea is currently working to achieve the Wellbeing Award for Schools - a school improvement award. This is a national award, developed in partnership with the National Children’s Bureau, which places good emotional wellbeing and positive mental health at the heart of the culture and ethos of the school. Your views are important in helping us understand what we are doing well and how we can do even better.
You will have received an email on 13.6.25 entitled Eastlea Community School Student Wellbeing Survey Please click on the link in the email and complete it. It should only take a few minutes. All responses and suggestions will be carefully considered and used to plan a range of school improvements. If you have any queries about this survey, please contact the school and speak to me. Ms Hegan, Assistant Headteacher/Designated Safeguarding Lead
Information for Parents/Carers
Summer Football Camps
Do your kids love to get active, have fun, and maybe even dream of becoming the next football star? Our camp is the perfect place for them to shine, learn new skills, and make unforgettable memories.
Week 1: August 11th - 15th
Week 2: August 18th - 22nd
Cost: £158 for the full week | £38 for a single day
See this link for more information
INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
Term dates and calendar
A reminder that our term dates and calendar, which includes all key dates for the year can be found on our website.
Dates for this Academic Year
Summer Term Tues 22 April - Fri 18 July 25
Half term Monday 26 May - Friday 30 May 2025
Additional Closure
May Day National Bank Holiday: Monday 5th
May 2025
Term dates for first term of next Academic Year
Autumn Term Mon 1 Sept - Fri 19 Dec 2025
Half Term Monday 20 – Friday 31 October 2025
Additional Closure: 1 Sept. School staff learning day
LUNCH MENU
Here is the link to the new Lunch Menu We will be on week 3 next week
BREAKFAST CLUB
Breakfast Club runs from 7.30am to 8.30am and students wishing to attend Breakfast Club should arrive via the Exning Road entrance.
GENERAL SCHOOL LINKS:
Free School Meals
Uniform Reminders Go 4 Schools
Term Dates 2025-26
You may like to know that the school’s uniform supplier, Fashion Shop, now has a website where you can order uniform. Here is the link to the website.
PARENTING SUPPORT & RESOURCES
Mental health support: adults
Mental health support: children & young people Free Money
Management Courses for Adults
Family Navigators (supporting with signposting, advice & advocacy) Newham Form Filling Services
Support for those struggling financially
Support for those worried about winter fuel costs Community Health Champions: Help With Money NHS Talking Therapies
Well Newham Directory of Services
Newham Parenting Programmes