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Issue 71 Spring Term 2024
Save The Date Upcoming Events for the Spring Term
Year 9 Trip to the Imperial War Museum
31st January 2024 Year 11 Parents’ Evening 12th - 16th February 2024 Half Term Holiday 29th March - 12th April 2024 Easter Holidays
Extracurricular Clubs
See what’s on offer here
Year 9 History students enjoyed visiting the Imperial War Museum over the course of 3 days this week. Students visited the WW1 and WW2 galleries as a way of gaining valuable insight into this part of their History curriculum. Students looked at exhibits such as letters written to loved ones , propaganda posters and artefacts from WW1, they were also able to walk through a makeshift trench to gain an insight into the conditions soldiers faced. Here’s what two of the students thought: "The trip was really interesting and allowed us to develop our knowledge of WW1&2. The museum was huge, I would have liked to have spent longer exploring all the exhibits on show. We learnt what uniforms looked like, what letters soldiers wrote to their loved ones from the front line and got to see the weapons used on the battlefields. My favourite part was seeing the tanks and planes on the ground floor, they were so huge!" Albie-9C "I didn't know that the soldiers kept a pig named Tirpitz as a pet after rescuing him from a German warship!" Hailey T, 9C Ms Hoy, Head of History
GCSE Trip to London Sound Academy The year 11 GCSE Music DJ students had a blast yesterday at London Sound Academy picking up tricks to improve their sets for their upcoming GCSE performances. They have returned to school to practise their skills. You can find footage of the students at the visit on X, using this link Mr Hyman, Music Technician
Year 9 Mentoring Well done to our Year 9 students who are mentoring Reception and year one pupils. The students will do so for 16 weeks and gain a certificate in personal effectiveness. We are very proud of the responsibility they are demonstrating. Ms Shirani, Assistant Headteacher
V & A Innovate with Year 7
A very talented Y7 group participated in the V&A Innovate workshop on Monday the 18th of December. V&A Innovate is an annual National Schools Challenge, asking students in KS3 to work in teams to design a solution to a real-world problem.
Ms Dell
Information for Parents
Newham Parent Forum
TFL Consultation
Please see the attached leaflets for details on the following services from Newham Parent Forum : 1. EPS Parent Advice Phone Service
TFL has launched a consultation on proposed changes to improve cycling and walking facilities on the Lower Lea Crossing and Leamouth Road.
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LCIS family support
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SCERTS Parent Training
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Intensive Interaction LCIS Parent Carer Training
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CVB LCIS Parent Training
The closing date for responses to the consultation has been extended to Monday 12 February 2024. You can read more about the proposed changes and respond to the consultation on our website: https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/lower-lea-cr ossing
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. Spring Term
Spring Term 1 Monday 8 January - Friday 9 February 2024 Half Term Holiday Monday 12 February 2024 – Friday 16 February 2024 Spring Term 2 Monday 19 February – Thursday 28 March 2024
GENERAL SCHOOL LINKS: Term dates 23-24 Free School Meals
Easter Holidays Friday 29 March 2024 – Friday 12 April 2024
Uniform Reminders Go 4 Schools
Summer Term
Summer Term 1 Monday 15 April 2024 – Friday 24 May 2024 Half Term Holiday Monday 27 May 2024 – Friday 31 May 2024 Summer Term 2 Monday 3 June 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024 Additional Closures May Day: Monday 6 May 2024
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 Lunch Menu We will be on week 1 next week.
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 12 Ways to Make the Best of Christmas
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