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2025 Save The Date Upcoming Events for the Summer Term
Monday, 26th MayFriday, 30th May
Half term holiday. School closed
;Friday, 20th June
Year 8 Vaccination Programme Letter here
Extra curricular activities at Eastlea
End of Year Exams at Eastlea Community School
Exam season has well and truly arrived at Eastlea Community School. Year 11s are busy with GCSEs and each child has been issued with an individual timetable. Students lower down the school are also doing End of Year exams and here are dates for each year group:
Year 7
● 14th May - English (1 hour)
● 22nd May - Maths (1 hour)
● 23rd May - Science (1 hour)
Year 8
● 4th June - English (1 hour)
● 11th June - Maths (1 hour)
● 17th June - Science (1 hour)
Year 9
At the end of year 9 our students complete GL assessments in English, Maths and Science and these assessments will take place during the week of 16th June - 20th June. These are nationally standardised tests and allow us to understand how your child is progressing since their arrival at the beginning of Year 7 and set them targets for their progress at GCSE.
Year 10
At the end of year 10 our students complete GCSE level exams in each of their subjects. These exams will take place between 23rd June and 4th July. These are standard exam papers which use GCSE grade boundaries to indicate the progress your child is making in their subjects. It also helps us to make decisions about their sets and entries for their GCSEs in year 11.
Information for Parents/carers
End of Year Exams at Eastlea Community School cont’d
Our teachers have been preparing your children for these assessments, and we will use Tutor Time to help them with additional revision support. These assessments are important to summarise key learning for the year and gain a deeper understanding of where your child’s strengths and areas for development are. All children have been informed of examination rules and expectations. These have also been placed onto their year group’s Google Classroom. Please ensure your child has a bottle of water and the necessary equipment to complete their assessments.
Our thanks for your continued support with your child’s learning and progress.
Here are some things that can help your child in the lead up to exams:
● Work with your child to find what revision style works for them.
● Encourage your child to take revision breaks and find a balance between studying and doing things they find enjoyable and relaxing.
● Make sure they are eating and drinking at regular intervals.
● Encourage them to take some time after revising to wind down.
● Reassure them – reinforce that you are and will be proud of them no matter what happens.
● Remain positive and hopeful!
● Plan a treat or an activity together to mark the end of the exams.
● Set aside one to one time so that they can talk to you about any worries.
● Let them know their feelings are valid and normal, but also offer support and solutions where possible.
● Anxiety is often worse at night and this means it is useful to encourage a good bedtime routine.
● Work with them to develop relaxation techniques.
● If anxiety and stress start impacting their day-to-day life, seek help from your GP.
Ms Anderson, Assistant Headteacher
Hayfever and Pollen Season
As it’s the time of year for hayfever, If your child suffers from it, please remind them to take their medication before coming to school.
Mandy Gunn, School Welfare Assistant
Dos & Don’ts
Hayfever
Information for Parents/Carers
Book your FREE place online via Microsoft teams now! Dates:
East - 13/5/2025 - 7-8.15 pm
North - 29/4/2025 - 7-8.15pm
West - 20/5/2025 - 7-8.15pm
South - 6/5/2025 - 7-8.15pm
To register, click HERE
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 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:
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