Eastlea Echo 76

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Issue 76 Spring Term 2024

Save The Date Upcoming Events for the Spring Term

Year 10 Visit to NewVic and Cambridge University

Week beg. 4th March Year 11 Mocks 11th March 2024.

9.30 -10.30 Parent Coffee Meeting Extracurricular Activities 20th March 2024 Year 10 Parents Evening 28th March 2024 Last Day of the Spring Term 29th March - 12th April 2024 Easter Holidays 17th April 2024 Year 8 Parents’ Evening 6th May 2024 May Day Bank Holiday 8th May 2024 Year 8 PArents Evening 27th - 31st May 2024 Half Term Holiday

Extracurricular Clubs - Spring Term 2024 See what’s on offer here

More than 42 Year 10 students visited Newvic, Newham Sixth Form College, this week and 30 visited University of East London. We are proud to have these brilliant links to support our student aspirations of further and higher education. The visit to Newvic was the 3rd outreach programme in collaboration with LoudSpeaker. We are looking forward to their next steps and thank all of our external partners involved.

Ms Anderson, Assistant Headteacher Some of our Year 10 students also visited Cambridge University last week.

The rain didn't deter them, they had a great time imaging their future incarnation as university students Mr Eddy

Introducing The Eastlea Environment Project Group The Eastlea Environmental Project Group is a place where students from Year 10 gather to work towards environmental issues around the school and in the local community. We run various projects led by different members of the club, to provide an equal opportunity to all, and to develop substantial skills such as: Leadership; Teamwork; Independence; Presentation and Communication; Delegation and to get an opportunity to work professionally. We decided to initiate this club, because we wanted a wider selection of super-curricular activities to display when ,applying to the best sixth forms at the end of Year 11.

Not only are we boosting our CVs but also learning life long skills that will help us in the outside world.This club is mainly initiated to allow high-achieving students to demonstrate extra capabilities along with their academic success.

Through this club, we are getting various opportunities, which will significantly help us to reach the best schools post GCSEs. So far, we've started 7 projects and successfully completed the first one: "Cooling Down the North Block".

Our aim for this project was to reduce the internal temperatures on the south-facing buildings (Math and English block). We have worked thoroughly on this project for around 4 months and attended many meetings and presented to Governors, Headteacher and members of SLT, in order to propose and discuss ideas regarding the project. This project was fully funded in January of this year.

Information for Parents Applications to George Green’s Schools Sixth Form are still open.

See here for more information.

East London Arts and Music are holding an event for members of the South - Asian Community who may have an interest in studying Film and TV or Games Design on the 8th March from 3pm until 5pm!

This event is aimed at South - Asian students who are 13 - 16 and have an interest in Computer Science, Art and Media. Elam will be offering a chance for prospective students to come and explore its facilities, watch some of its Trainee's Short Films, play some of its Trainee's Games, use its VR Headsets and more! All whilst running workshops surrounding the creative industries and how they can be reliable/sustainable careers!

Students must be accompanied by a parent.

Safety information for Parents and Carers

There are concerns about the safety of cannabis vapes and edibles, especially when used by young people. Some people mistakenly believe that cannabis is harmless, but this is not true, especially when the products are very potent.

Young people in Newham have reported meeting other young people in the park or on their way to and from school and being given small bottles of THC for free. The young people have then been encouraged to try these by friends and other young people they are with and this has quickly has led to addiction and owing money to dealers.

What's even more alarming is that some edibles and vape pens labeled as containing THC actually contain even stronger chemicals, such as Spice. Spice is not made from cannabis, but it affects the brain in a similar way. It is even more dangerous and can cause breathing problems, seizures, and even death if taken in high amounts.

In Newham, a student collapsed at school after using someone else's vape pen. Similar incidents have occurred at other schools in Newham, as well as in places like Essex, Yorkshire, Humberside, and Manchester. It is crucial for parents and caregivers to be aware of these dangerous products and know what signs to look out for.

If young people are using or selling these drugs, they may experience sudden mood changes, increased fatigue or lack of focus, vomiting or loss of consciousness, unusual speech patterns or difficulty explaining themselves, or unexplained anger, fear, or distress.

It is important for everyone to understand the risks associated with cannabis vapes and edibles, particularly when used by young people. These products can have serious consequences, including addiction and health complications.

Parents and carers should educate themselves and their children about the dangers of these substances. It is also essential to be vigilant and watch for any signs of drug use or involvement in selling these drugs as this could be a sign a young person is being exploited by older people. By staying informed and proactive, we can work together to keep our communities safe and protect our young people from the harmful effects of these dangerous products.

The following BBC documentary is worth a watch: BBC iPlayer - Drugs Map of Britain - Series 2: 2. THC Vapes

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 2 Monday 19 February – Thursday 28 March 2024

GENERAL SCHOOL LINKS:

Easter Holidays

Term dates 23-24

Friday 29 March 2024 – Friday 12 April 2024

Free School Meals

Summer Term

Uniform Reminders

Summer Term 1 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

Go 4 Schools

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 new Lunch Menu We will be on week 3 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 Newham Talking Therapies March Newsletter

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