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Ceremony of Remembrance at East Ham Cenotaph
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Year8HistoryandInclusionstudentsattendedaspecial ceremonyofRemembranceon11thNovember(ArmisticeDay) 2024tocommemoratethosewholosttheirlivesduringthetwo WorldWarsaswellasinmorerecentconflicts.
ThiswasaspecialserviceofRemembranceattheCenotaphin CentralParkwhichwasaimedatyoungpeople,withchildren fromseveralNewhamschoolstakingpart.Attheendofthe service,localhistorianLeeJSkeggsgaveatalktoschoolchildren andyoungpeopleaboutmembersofhisownfamilywhodiedin bothconflictsandaboutsomenotableNewhamvictimsofboth WorldWars.
Oursensoryclassstudentsmadeawreathandsomeminiature poppiesinclasswhichtheyplacedonthememorialaspartofthe commemoration.
Anthony Dennehy, Head of Resource Base
NCL Learning Day
SchoolwillbeclosedtostudentsnextFriday(15thNovember)as wehaveastafftrainingday.
Celebrating Success
WelldonetoDovydasDruteikainYear9 who competed last Saturday at the London Regional Schools’ Judo Championships and wonthegoldmedalrepresentingEastlea.
Library Notices
Islamophobia Month
November is also the month to raise awareness about Islamophobia and to combat discrimination amongst Muslims. At Eastlea, we want to break down misconceptions and build a community where everyone can feel respected and safe, regardlessoftheirfaith. Thelibraryhasadisplayofbooksabout Islam and Islamophobia for students to borrow and learn more aboutthisimportanttopic. Hereismoreinformation.
Late Books
Wecurrentlyhaveover200latebookssoIencourageallparentstocheckifyourson/daughter hasanoutstandingbookthatneedstobereturnedorrenewed.Wewantourlibrarytobefully stocked and for students to enjoy taking books out and reading them at home so your supportinthismatterisgreatlyappreciated.
Mrs Khanom, School Librarian
Information for Parents and Carers
Calling all Eastlea Alumni!
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Dyslexia Corner - Can you help?
UniversityCollegeLondon(UCL)haslaunchedastudytoexplorethelinkbetweendyslexia and sleep issues, following research showing that 66% of children with dyslexia have clinical sleep problems. Given sleep’s critical role in brain development, cognitive function, andoverallwell-being,UCLaimstoexaminehowdyslexiamayimpactsleepacrossallages. This research is essential, as sleep issues may add to the cognitive and learning challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia, potentially affecting mental health, daily life, and academic growth. Understanding and addressing these sleep disruptions could benefit individualswithdyslexiathroughouttheirlives.
HowCanYouHelp?UCLisnowseekingparticipantsbothwithandwithoutdyslexiatotake part in a short online questionnaire about their sleep behaviours. The input from a wide range of participants will help researchers pinpoint patterns, enabling them to take a closer look at how dyslexia and sleep intersect. By participating, you’ll be contributing to a vitalresearchprojectthatcouldleadtobettersupport,improvedsleepinterventions,anda deeper understanding of dyslexia’s impact on mental and physical health. Interested in helping out? Follow this link to participate and be part of this meaningful study. Or use the QR code below:
Ms Hayibor, Inclusion Teacher
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
Autumn Term Mon 2 Sept (inset) - Thur 19 Dec 2024
Half term Mon 28 October - Fri 1 November 2024
Spring Term Mon 6 Jan - Fri 4 April 2025
Half term Mon 17 February - Fri 21 February 2025
Summer Term Tues 22 April - Fri 18 July 25
Half term Monday 26 May - Friday 30 May 2025
Additional Closures
Whole Trust Learning Day: Friday 15th November 2024 (staff only)
May Day National Bank Holiday: Monday 5th May 2025
LUNCH MENU
Here is the link to the new Lunch Menu We will be on week 2 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:
Term Dates 24-25
Free School Meals
Uniform Reminders Go 4 Schools
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 Talking Therapies September Newsletter Newham Parenting Programmes