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2025 SaveTheDate UpcomingEvents fortheSpringTerm
Friday, 21st March
Inclusion Department
Bake Sale
Wednesday, 26th
March
Year 10 Parents
Evening Letter here
Monday, 7th - Monday
21st April
Easter holiday
Extracurricular activitiesatEastlea as we hosted the "Girls of the World" event, celebrating International Women's Day. The event aimed to inspire and empoweryoungwomenfromYear5,providingthemwithpositive role models, building confidence, and fostering connections as theyprepareforthetransitiontosecondaryschool.
Girls from Star, Portway, Gainsborough, Stratford Manor, St Lukes, and Selwyn primary schools joined their peers at Eastlea for the day.
They learned valuable tools for self-expression in "How to be Assertive and Get Your Voice Heard", unleashed their creativity in the badge-making workshop, and even discovered the powerofmovementthroughafunandenergeticcapoeirasessionwithMsAnderson.
The day delved into inspiring stories of female achievements with workshops like "Herstory: Amazing Women in History," showcasing the diverse contributions of women throughout history.Totopitalloff,thegirlsbeltedoutArethaFranklin'sempoweringanthem"Respect"in aspecialsinginglesson,leavingthemfeelingreadytotakeontheworld.
This collaborative event proved to be a resounding success. The girls not only gained valuable skills and knowledge but also forged new friendships and built a sense of community. The smiles on their faces as they left Eastlea were a testament to the positive impact of the "Girls of the World" initiative, leaving a lasting impression as they embark on their next chapter in secondaryschool.
MsShirani,AssistantHeadteacher
Girls of the World Photographs
Learningaboutwomeninhistorywiththe Headteacher,MsMorgan.
MusicsessionwithMsHardiman,Headof Music,andherstudents
Capoeira session with Assistant Head, Ms Anderson.
TakingabreakwithMsAnderson
9A’s Heritage Project
9Aarecontinuing toexplore history with their project withNewhamHeritage.
This week, they visited the Museum of Docklands for some hands on experience, handling artefacts at the museum.
Ms Shirani, Assistant Headteacher
Inclusion Department Comic Relief Bake Sale
Next Friday, 21st March, is RedNoseDayandthe InclusionDepartmentwillbe making and selling some delicious homemade cakes insupportofComicRelief. Comeandbringa£1or£2 and help us raise some moneyforaworthycause.
MsHayibor,InclusionTeacher
Information for Parents/Carers
Another Medal for Dovydas
On Saturday, Dovydas in 9C competed at the British Schools Championships and represented his school. On Monday, he got a Silver medal at the British Schools Championships. He was unlucky in his last fight having won 3 fights on the day. Congratulations.
Library Notices
A big thank you to everyone who participated, explored, discovered and had fun working out all the clues on World Book Day!! The winners were randomly selected from all completed entries. The winners are: 1st place: Aleksandros Todorov 8A. The 4 runners up: Maisha Azha 9E, Laila Nami 9M, Laibah Rahman 9A and Lamia Razzak 7C. Prizes will be given outattheendoftheterm.
Finally, a polite reminder that all students need to return books on time so please check with your son/daughter if they currently have a book on loan from the library. Thank you for all your support & let's continue to foster a love for reading at Eastlea!!
Library Notices
Finally, a quick reminder that the bookmark competition (template below) ends on Friday, 28th March. Students can collect entry forms from the library. Winners will be announced at the beginning of April and all prizes will be given out at the end of the term. The top 5 winning entries will be converted into real bookmarks for students to collect from the library and the winners will receive a certificate and a free book as well!!
Dyslexia Corner
The British Dyslexia Association has joined up with Jamie Oliver, who is a well known dyslexic, to campaign for change in the way dyslexics are supported throughout the educationsystem.
Right now too many children with dyslexia are slipping through the cracks, not because theylackabilitybut,becausetheyarearen’tbeingidentifiedandsupportedearlyenough.
It’s time for the government to take action! We need more training for teachers, early identification and early intervention, and a real commitment to making education accessibleforall.
GET INVOLVED
Getting involved is simple, but can make a huge difference. The most important thing youcandorightnowisto sign up. Thiswillallowustostayintouch,keepyouupdated onthecampaignandletyouknowhowyoucantakeaction.
Information for Parents/Carers
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.
DatesforthisAcademicYear
SpringTerm Mon6Jan-Fri4April2025
Halfterm Mon17February-Fri21
February2025
SummerTerm Tues22April-Fri18July25
Halfterm Monday26May-Friday30May 2025
AdditionalClosure
MayDayNationalBankHoliday: Monday 5thMay2025
TERMDATES2025-26
LUNCH MENU
Here is the link to the new Lunch Menu We will be on week 1 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
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