Another successful prom at Eastlea Community School sees the class of 2020 leave. A big well done to all the staff and students that worked hard to make prom happen. It was a lovely evening seeing our year 11 so glamorous and ready to party. We wish the students all the best in the future.
A huge thank you to all staff and students for making Culture Day 2025 such a fantastic success!
From the vibrant student performances in the playground with staff joining in, to the cultural activities across lessons, the day was filled with creativity, pride, and celebration. It was wonderful to see so many staff and students wearing cultural dress, sharing food, andcontributingtosuchaninclusiveandjoyfulatmosphere.
Special thanks to all tutors for supporting poster making during registration, and to departments for delivering cultural activities throughout the day. The photo booth, built bytheArtDepartment wasahugehit.
Together, we raised awareness, embraced our diversity, and helped build a stronger sense of community at Eastlea. We finished the day with a staff picnic and the biggest gameofroundersever.
Mr Ahmed, Year 7 Achievement Leader
Culture Day 2025
Year 10 Summer School at Eton
From the 30th June - 4th July 3 year 10 Eastlea students had the incredible opportunity toattendaSummerSchoolattherenownedBritishpublicschool,EtonCollege.Wewere offered this opportunity by Eton themselves and we choose our students based on their academicprowessandsecureknowledgetheywouldrepresentourschoolwithpride.
The Summer School is designed to provide students an experience in a setting they may not otherwise ever have access to alongside helping them develop skills which improve theircommunication,team-workandpresentationskills.Ourstudentssaidthefollowing:
Quy: 'I had an amazing time. I really liked it because I got to meet new people and it took me out of my comfort zone. The staff were really friendly and inclusive. I particularly enjoyedtheoutsideactivities.'
Alisha: 'I really enjoyed the swimming, badminton and games of fives we got to play. It was a really good way to help improve my presentation skills and on the final day we all hadtopresentourselvesandhowwehaddevelopedwhichwasreallyfun.'
Syed: 'I really liked the lessons that were based around team building. This helped to improve my skills of talking to others and communication. It was really fun staying away fromhomeandtheschoolhadnicedesserts.'
The students were in this summer school alongside approximately 50 other students fromaroundthecountryandtheyhavestayedincontactwithothersthattheymet. We are delighted that these 3 students got the opportunity to experience this Summer School and all 3 would recommend this for other students when the time comes!
MJ The Musical
On Thursday 10th July a Performing Arts trip to see Michael Jackson the Musical took place. they behaved impeccably and were exceptional role models for the other schools who attended.
Ms Burt, Y8 Achievement Leader
Ms Stapleton, Year 10 Achievement Leader
Information for Parents/Carers
Eastside's BFI Film Academy
Applications for Eastside's 15th BFI Film Academy are now open!
Aged 16-19 with a passion for Film & TV? Looking to learn from industry professionals? Look no further than Eastside’s BFI Film Academy.Apply now for a chance to join Eastside's 15th B FI Film Academy.
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on 28th September 2025.
There continues to be a large measles outbreak in London with some cases being reportedinNewham
Measles is highly infectious and can be fatal. Cases are predominantly in unvaccinated children. More information about measles can be found here. Information about how to manage a suspected case can be found here. The Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is the most effective way to protect ourselves and our communities against measles, mumps, and rubella. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide lifelong protectionagainstthesehighlycontagiousdiseases.YoucanhavetheMMRvaccineat anyageifyouhavemissedadose.
Ahead of the summer holidays, we want to encourage families to check if their children are up-to-date with their routine immunisations, and if travelling, to consider if other vaccinations are needed.
Information about Pre-school vaccinations can be found in this letter form Dr Yimmy Chow, Regional Deputy Director for Health Protection, UKHSA London Region and there is more information in the brochures below.
Jason Strelitz, Corporate Director of Adults, Health & Communities (DPH/DASS)
Eastlea is currently working to achieve the Wellbeing Award for Schools - a school improvement award. You will have received an email on 13.6.25 entitled Eastlea Community School Student Wellbeing Survey Please click on the link in the email andcompleteit. Itshouldonlytakeafewminutes. Allresponsesandsuggestionswill becarefullyconsideredandusedtoplanarangeofschoolimprovements. Ifyouhaveanyqueriesaboutthissurvey,pleasecontacttheschoolandspeaktome.
Ms Hegan, Assistant Headteacher/Designated Safeguarding Lead
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.
LUNCH MENU
New
Menu Coming soon!
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
