Save The Date Upcoming Events for the Spring and Summer Term
The Eastlea Echo
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Spring Music Concert
29th March - 12th April
2024
Easter Holidays
15th April - 24th April
2024
Book Fair in school
17th April 2024
Year 8 Parents’ Evening
6th May 2024
May Day Bank Holiday
8th May 2024
Year 8 PArents Evening
13th May 2024
GCSE exams start
27th - 31st May 2024
Half Term Holiday
19th July 2024
Last Day of Summer Term
On Wednesday 27th March, musicians from Eastlea Music Department put on their Spring Concert. There were many musical highlights including the ever-growing Eastlea Rising Stars, the fantastic E-Vocal Collective, the now-legendary Hot Wires, Guitar Ensemble, String Ensemble, and much more! There was even an immersive music experience at the end where the audience were invited to join in the menacing rhythm of Mars from Holst's The Planet Suite, while musicians played their part all around the theatre amongst the audience. Ms Brown and Mr Haynes were so proud of every student who took part. A video can be seen of highlights of the concert HERE.
Ms Brown Head of Music
The book fair will take place from Monday 15th April until Wednesday 24th April in the library. Students will be able to come and buy books during lunch time and after school until 4.30pm. Parents of year 9 students will be able to come and visit the fair on Wednesday 17th April during parents evening. There is more information overleaf.
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Library Notices
Student Spotlight on Book Loans
I am excited to announce the names of students who have shown exceptional dedication to reading, by issuing the most books from the library during this term. Well done to you!
Library Notice: Late Book Procedure
I have noticed that many students are returning books late, even after emails have been sent to parents and students and tutors have reminded, books are not being returned.
From April onwards, the following procedure will be implemented regarding late books.
○ Book are issued for 4 weeks, and date stamped. Students are expected to bring in their books on or before this date.
○ If books are not retuned on time, for each week that it is late, students will receive get 5 negative points for late books.
○ Tutors will also remind students to bring books back books. On the fourth week of no return, students will be issued with a fine for a lost book. This can be paid via the ParentMail account.
Eastlea Book Fair: Mon 15th April – Wed 24th April 2024
I am thrilled to announce that Eastlea school will be having a Book Fair straight after the Easter Holidays. The book fair will take place from Monday 15th April until Wednesday 24th April in the library. All students should have received a brochure showing a sample of some of the books they can buy from the fair. During the Book Fair, students will have the chance to browse and select books that they are interested in. They will be given a wish form which they can complete and take home to show you. You will be able to make payments in three different ways, online via the website or using the QR code on the brochure, paying and printing the Gift vouchers which can be used instead of cash, and card payments in school via the Zettle machine. A portion of the Book Fair will go towards purchasing new books and resources for our school library, thus benefiting our students
To pay online for books visit: https://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/pay/1343775If you're worried about students losing cash, why not give them the Book Fair Gift Vouchers! To buy Gift Vouchers visit:https://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/gift-vouchersEastlea school will earn rewards for free books on the full value of the voucher. Once a purchase has been made, you will receive the voucher in an email which can be printed and used in the book fair– it’s much safer to carry than cash! Vouchers can be purchased up until midnight on the day before the collection of the Book Fair (Thurs 25th).
Term Dates for the Next Academic Year
Autumn Term Mon 2 Sept (inset) - Thur 19 Dec 2024
Half term Mon 28 October - Fri 1 November 2024
Spring Term Mon 6 Jan - Fri 4 April 2025
Half term Mon 17 February - Fri 21 February 2025
Summer Term Tues 22 April - Fri 18 July 25
Half term Monday 26 May - Friday 30 May 2025
Closure Days : Monday 5 May 2025 (May Day Bank Holiday)
Whole Trust Learning Day: Friday 15 November 2024 (staff only
Information for Parents
HAF Programme
Bonny Down Youth Theatre
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.
Easter Holidays
Friday 29 March 2024 – Friday 12 April 2024
Summer Term
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
Additional Closures
May Day: Monday 6 May 2024
We will be on week 1 next week. LUNCH MENU
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:
Term dates 23-24
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.
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Here is the link to the new Lunch Menu