Eastlea Echo 108

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Issue 108 Autumn Term 2024

Save The Date Upcoming Events for the Autumn Term

Winter Music Concert

19th December 2024 Last Day of Autumn Term Letter here Monday 6th January 2025 First day of Spring term Wednesday, 29th January, 3.30 - 5.30pm Year 11 Parents Evening Friday, 31sy January Year 9 Meningitis vaccinations Information here Monday, 17th - Friday, 21st February Half term Holiday Monday, 7th - Monday 21st April Easter holiday

On Wednesday we rounded off the Autumn term with the Winter Music Concert. This year our Winter Concert focused on showcasing our orchestras and bands. We heard renditions of classic Christmas songs like ‘Silent Night’ played by an individual Violinist to Jazz renditions by individual Trumpet players and Pianist as well as the eight piece strong Jazz band. Many of the bands included solo and duet singers whose voices filled the theatre and had the audience cheering loudly.

Ms Jasor, Head of Performing Arts

Extra curricular activities at Eastlea

NCL Sixth Form at Rokeby School Consultation The Trust is inviting your views on the proposal to establish a sixth form within the Trust to open in September 2026: the details are in this letter.. Your views are important and the Trust would value your feedback. The consultation started on 6th December and closes on 31st January 2025.You can use this form to provide your views.

Celebration Assemblies

All week we have been celebrating our wonderful students and their successes of the Autumn term. We have lucky winners from each year group for all subjects, tutor groups and attendance.

It has been brilliant to see all the accomplishments our community have made, and look forward to many more.

Ms Anderson, Assistant Headteacher

Year 9 Visit to the Imperial War Museum

Year 9 wrapped up their WW1 studies with a visit to the Imperial War Museum! Over two weeks, every student explored history hands-on. After Christmas, we dive into the causes of WW2 and the rise of the Nazis.

Ms Hoy, Head of History

Pinsent Mason Debate Competition

Seven students from year 10 on the 19th of November went to Pinsent Masons office in central London to compete in a debate competition. We were up first arguing against the topic 'The Government should increase off-shore drilling to help ease the cost of living crisis.'

Students performed well in front of large audience including lawyers and judges however we did not get the win. We were commended for our teamwork on particularly challenging topic. Well done to the students who attended!

Mr Eddy, Scholars Programme Coordinator

PSHE Newsletter Here is the latest edition of the PSHE newsletter.

Ms Bhanu, Head of PSHE

Write for Rights

On Monday 16th December we hosted 140 year 5 students from our local primary schools for the 4th year running to our amazing Write for Rights event.

Write for rights is a really important annual event run by Amnesty International. Every year Eastlea Community School’s Citizenship GCSE group holds an event where hundreds of cards are made for people all around the world who are suffering because of unfair decisions. Some are in prison because they think differently to the government of their countries, some have been tortured because they are suspected of a crime and some are under constant threat of losing their homes. Sending these people cards reminds them that the world is on their side, that people are supporting them and that they should not give up hope.

This was a really lovely event, with lots of craft materials and festive music. A huge well done to our year 11 students who did such a fantastic job working with the year 5s.

Ms Shirani, Assistant Headteacher

Inclusion Department Reward Trip to the Cinema The Inclusion department was delighted to take our Sensory and Nurture class groupings on an enrichment trip to celebrate their achievements this term and watch a screening of the ‘Paddington in Peru’ movie at Stratford. We were very fortunate that this trip was funded by a kind donation of £500 from The Essex Freemasons.

Mr Dennehy, Deputy Senco

Library Notices Celebrating Our Star Readers and Library Helpers

We are delighted to share the achievements of our amazing students who have gone above and beyond in their reading efforts and as library helpers! Congratulations to all those students who have been awarded certificates and badges for their dedication, hard work and love for learning. The library has seen an increase in the number of issues this term compared to last year, with a total of 1338 books issued!! A special mention has to go to all the year 7 students for borrowing the most books this term!!

Can I also take this opportunity to remind parents that students need to return their books on time and a replacement fee will need to be paid, to cover the cost of lost books; or a replacement book needs to be purchased. Thank you again for supporting and encouraging students in their reading journey. Together, let's continue to foster a love for books.

Hope you all have a restful and lovely holiday!

Ms Khanom, School Librarian

Information for Parents/Carers

Anglo European School Sixth Form Application Deadline A reminder that the deadline to make an application to The Anglo-European international Sixth Form is 15th December. More information about the Sixth Form can be found here. They have also added an additional morning tour on Tuesday 21st January at 09:30 - students can use this link to book a place: Sixth Form Morning Tour Registration Form for Entry 2025

Juice & Paint Forehoreb Social Enterprise has organised a free event for children ages 7-13 tagged 'Juice & Paint' during this festive 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 snacks during the event.

There are only 24 spaces available so please do reserve your space quickly to avoid disappointment. Please click the Eventbrite link for interested parties https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/juice-paint-tickets-11118173385 89?aff=oddtdtcreator

INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES

Term dates and calendar

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.

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

GENERAL SCHOOL LINKS:

Spring Term Mon 6 Jan - Fri 4 April 2025 Half term Mon 17 February - Fri 21 February 2025

Term Dates 24-25

Summer Term Tues 22 April - Fri 18 July 25 Half term Monday 26 May - Friday 30 May 2025

Uniform Reminders

Free School Meals Go 4 Schools

Additional Closures May Day National Bank Holiday: Monday 5th May 2025

LUNCH MENU

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.

Here is the link to the new Lunch Menu We will be on week 1 when we return in January

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

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