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2024 Save The Date Upcoming Events for the Autumn Term
9th to 19th December Mock Exams Letter here
17th December 2024 Year 7 Pantomime. Letter here.
18th December 2024 Winter Concert Letter here
19th December 2024 Last Day of Autumn Term Letter here
Monday 6th January 2025 First day of Spring term @eastleaschool @eastleaschool
Extracurricular activitiesatEastlea
Year 9 Parents Evening
OnWednesday11thwewelcomedouryear9familiesintodiscuss their child’s progress, achievements and learning. It was great to see so many engaging conversations taking place. We look forwardtoseeingthesefamiliesagainnextyeartotalkabouttheir GCSEOptions!
GemmaAnderson, Assistant Headteacher - Achievement
NCL Sixth Form at Rokeby School Consultation
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Information for Parents/Carers
Dyslexia Corner
Reading can be particularly challenging for individuals with dyslexia for several reasons. One primary issue is that pages often appearoverloadedwithtext,makingit difficult to process the information effectively. Additionally, books with white backgrounds can cause visual stress, prompting some publishers to print text on darker-coloured backgroundstoalleviatethisissue.
Several companies cater to the learning needs of dyslexic readers. Notably, Barrington Stoke specialises in producing books designed to be more accessible and reader-friendly. Theyalsooffertitlesthatarepartofthe English curriculum, ensuring that students with dyslexia can engage withessentialtexts.
Graphic novels and comic strip adaptations, such as Macbeth (as shown below), are another popular option among dyslexic readers. These formats combine visual storytelling with concise text, making literature moreengagingandaccessible.
In our library at Eastlea we stock an excellent range of these age appropriate reading books. Take time to check them out or ask our librarian Mrs Khanom.
Ms Hayibor, Inclusion Teacher
Eastlea Student Leadership Football: Star Primary Tournament
Thisweek,year9studentsledafootballeventfor StarPrimarySchool,leading,supportingand officiatingfootballmatchesforenthusiasticand excitedyear4,5and6Starstudents.Thefollowing Eastlea sports leaders went above and beyond in thecoldweathertodeliveranexcellentsessionto the younger students - a big shout out to Olivier, Hakim, Enzo Quadma, Kiama, Jack, Hendrix, Dovydas, Marcus, Mason and William. Excellent leadershipfromstarttofinish,theEastleastudent leaders were very professional, caring and supportive. Another shout out to Nicky in year 11 for helping with the scoring and running of the event.
Mrs Bland, Head of PE
Information for Parents/Carers
Anglo European School Sixth Form Application Deadline
Areminderthatthedeadlinetomakeanapplicationto TheAnglo-EuropeaninternationalSixthFormis15th December. MoreinformationabouttheSixthFormcanbe foundhere. They havealso addedanadditionalmorning touronTuesday21stJanuaryat09:30-studentscanuse thislinktobookaplace: SixthFormMorningTour RegistrationFormforEntry2025
Forehoreb Social Enterprise has organised a free event for children ages 7-13 tagged 'Juice & Paint' duringthisfestive period on Saturday 21st December 2024 11.30-14:30 Children will be learning how to paint using acrylic paint to design Christmas cards with the guidance of a professional artist. They will also be provided with refreshments and snacksduringtheevent. Thereareonly 24spacesavailablesopleasedoreserveyour space quickly to avoid disappointment. Please click the Eventbritelinkforinterestedparties https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/juice-paint-tickets-11118173385 89?aff=oddtdtcreator
Juice & Paint
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
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 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:
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