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• Eastern High settles into first term • Consultation on the new site for Eastern High • School’s Sporting Success

A new school for everyone. A new start for everyone.

Thank you and well done everyone, we did it! Eastern High opened its doors for the first time on the 9th September 2013.

With the first term now coming to an end, we can all look back and be proud of what we have achieved and look forward to exciting times ahead.

We caught up with some of the pupils, staff and Chairs of Governors to find out their experiences at Eastern High. To find out what they said, read on… With your support we will see standards continue. Some of you will have noticed, or your children will welcome and at the same time for us to make have said that we have a policy of meeting and sure they are ready for school with full uniform greeting pupils at the three different entrances at and equipment. We are sure, as parents, that you the start and end of each school day. We believe support this as part of the school’s focus on this is a positive opportunity for pupils to feel raising standards and achievement.

Karen Gittins Executive Head “Wow, it’s been fantastic, really it has. school on time in September and As I am brand new to the area, I have secondly in the extra resources they been made to feel so welcome, so a swiftly put into place to find an big thank you. I can see an enormous alternative location for off-site amount of potential at the school. The education at such short notice; Sion pupils are great and have settled Lewis and Stephen Gerrard deserve a tremendously well together, so well in special mention for their efforts in fact that I really can’t tell which pupils making that happen! It’s an exciting originate from which school! The staff time for us and I want this year to be have been incredible and the best ever for the pupils and staff, representatives from the local resulting in the best results we have authority have been really helpful, ever had! Together, we can achieve.” firstly in delivering the opening of the

Wendy Rees , Acting Head Teacher “We are really pleased with how the first term went. We would like to thank parents for their support at the start of the term and emphasise how proud we are, as I’m sure you are, of the way the pupils look in their new uniform, they have truly set their own standards, which is fantastic!”

Councillor Derrick Morgan Chair of the Temporary Governing Body of Eastern High “I have been overwhelmed by the proved the doubters wrong, it has positive impact the opening of worked and it will work and it’s only Eastern High has had on the young going to get better, with the people of the local communities. I developments for the new state of see them every day walking to the art buildings making progress. school in their smart blazers, holding On behalf of the Governors, I would their heads up with great pride. And like to congratulate everyone, you so they should, they look wonderful. should be very proud of yourselves, The school is flourishing, with the we are very proud to be representing pupils and staff from the two Eastern High.” schools mixing well. They have

Councillor Bob Derbyshire Chair of Eastern High Governors “I am very pleased to see the children of both schools coming together in a positive way and looking very smart in their new uniforms. I would like to give credit to all the staff and officers who have helped to make this possible.” Asha Sian Cole Kelsey Summerh ayes 'In design Technology I managed y favourite thing about 'I have fun at Ea 'M stern High to put my skills to good use' Eastern High is that we get to when we have fun lessons learn and have fun too!' like Art, English and Science'

Adam Cummings 'There are always teachers to help you if you are lost' Asma Essa xpress Joshua Merrick 'I like being able to e yself' 'My favourite thing about m Eastern High is all the teachers are really kind to all the school and they're not shouty'

Casey Donaldson 'I love the canteen because Anthony Price they produce nice food' 'The teachers help me when I am Leah Fenton working, they give me advice' 'I like Eastern High because there are more people to make friends with and all the teachers are very nice to me and I love Fridays because we have a jump around in the hall!'

A thank you Samantha Bladen Leah Cleaver 'I enjoy going to gymnastics from us to you 'I like Design technology and cheer-leading clubs' because I learned how to thread e' We wanted to take the and use a sewing machin opportunity to thank you for your support and patience The hard work and efforts Wendy Rees said “We had a during the unforeseen closure of of Council officers and fantastic first few days. We were the school early on this term due colleagues across different devastated to receive the results to Legionella Bacteria being organisations including the from the routine tests, but acted found at the school. Police, Public Health , as quickly as possible and closed Communities First, the school. I would like to thank The safety and wellbeing of the Llanedeyrn High and the everyone who helped us through pupils is our priority, and we Howardian Centre were a challenging time but I was so appreciate your understanding of greatly appreciated and pleased to see how quickly the why we felt it was essential that helped minimise disruption, pupils and staff settled straight the school remained closed whilst as much as possible. back into things.” the emergency works took place Acting Head Teacher, to kill the bacteria and make sure The routine tests will continue as there was no risk to those usual. learning or teaching on site. Arrangement for Lunchtimes At the start of term, some parents raised concerns time available in a calm and civilised way leaving a around the shorter lunch breaks, so to reassure you good 5 minutes at the end where the canteens are that all pupils have adequate opportunity to eat their empty and all pupils return to lessons on time. lunch, we thought we’d confirm the arrangements. The shorter lunch has resulted in pupils not being All pupils have 35 minutes for lunch, during which allowed to leave the school site during lunchtime and time there are three canteens open, all of which serve we are pleased to report this arrangement is working hot and cold meals and a range of healthy options to well. suit most taste buds! You can view the school menu via the Council’s Th e new arrangements have worked well during the website www.cardiff.gov.uk/schoolcatering or first term, with all pupils served well within the 35 telephone 029 2087 2087 . minutes

PE Kit wows the opponents! All pupils should have their new PE kit by now. The school is very proud of the way the pupils look and behave when visiting other schools. It’s definitely had a positive impact on performance, too! The school has already won a number of fixtures of which the school are very proud. Congratulations!

Sporting clubs are well attended at the school, including the ‘early bird’ club, which is run between 8am - 8.30am.

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Sporting success to far… And it’s not just the boys who are scoring in Special mention and congratulations goes to the soccer, well done to Chelsea Deacon from Year 8 following students who have shone and made the who is representing Cardiff and Vale and Cardiff school extremely proud this term: City. Chelsea has a Welsh trial this month, good luck! Elijah Chilekwa in Year 11 has been selected to represent Wales Under 16 in their Football match Well done to Leah Cornelius from Year 8 who against England’s under 16’s. The match will be finished 20th place out of the 220 runners, who shown on Sky Sports Live, too! took part in the first Cardiff and Vale Cross Country Match. Megan Jones , Year 9 has been selected to represent Cardiff and Vale Netball Squad in the Under 14’s. ‘Gym’tastic news for Megan Griffin from Year 11 who came 3rd in the Vault, 2nd on the Beam Chesney Christopher in Year 9 has been selected for and 2nd overall in the Welsh Regional the under 14’s Netball Gymnastics competition. Development Squad. Congratulations to year 7 pupils - Mia Evans, The boys who have made it through to play for Laura Dawkes, Ffion O’Brien and Charlotte Cardiff and Vale School Football sides this season are: Hunter who took part in Cardiff schools • Daniel Raymond – Cardiff City Academy, gymnastics competition at Whitchurch high – Under 16’s they came first which qualified them for the • Liam Warman – Cardiff City Academy, Under 14’s Welsh finals. The girls went onto to become • Sam Jacobsen – Cardiff City Academy, Under 13’s champions for Year 7 Welsh Schools at the finals. • Brothers Sam and Callum Pearson – both represent A wonderful achievement, well done girls. Cardiff City Academy, under 12’s • Scott McCarthy - Cardiff City Academy, Under 12’s We will continue to keep you informed of the sporting success at Eastern High. Congratulations to Dylan Amin , who has just signed for Aston Villa, Under 15’s. Join our parents’ forum The school is looking to set up a Parents’ Forum. The school is keen to encourage as much input from you, both for the current year ahead and in the planning for the new school in September 2014. If you are interested in getting involved, keep a look out for more information from the school in the next term.

Llanrumney Youth Centre • Retiling the toilet The centre has remained open and continues to • Upgrading lighting in the hall and front offer fantastic opportunities for the young entrance. people of the area, including a music studio, pool table and computer facilities. As soon as these works are completed we will be The centre will be undergoing a bit of a facelift organising the ‘lick of paint’ to the outside of over the next few weeks. The works will include: the centre, to make it look more attractive. To find out more about what services the Youth • Repairs to the flat roof and facias Centre provides and opportunities they offer • Repair to roof ladder racks on gable ends visit www.cardiff.gov.uk/youth or telephone: • Resetting gable end tiles 029 2077 8931. • Replacing fire doors

Planning for the new school – share your views! The Council is currently consulting on the Leadership Team: Mrs Wendy Rees - Associate permanent home for the new state of the art Head Teacher and four Assistant Head Teachers - school buildings for Eastern High. Mr Steve Bell, Mrs Lynne Purkis, Mr Jon Delf and Mr Ian Jones. This is a very exciting time in the There are TWO options: development of the new school and the team will • Cardiff & Vale College site work with me during the forthcoming months to • High School site ensure the transition is smooth and successful. The To find out more and have your say, come to the appointments process will continue into the new PUBLIC MEETING on January 8th, 6.30pm year and personnel take up post in September until 8.00pm, at the Eastern Leisure Centre or to 2014. I will keep you updated of progress during one of the many drop in sessions. the coming months but if you have any issues you would like to raise or discuss please do not hesitate Drop in sessions: to contact me at the school.” 17 th December 1pm-3pm Library 18 th December 2pm-4pm Llanrumney Library Karen added “I am committed to creating a 19 th December 11am-1pm Rumney Library strategic leadership team to support the school 7th January 5pm-7pm Eastern Leisure Centre and its pupils going forward. There is a real buzz 9th January 5pm-7pm St Mellons Library here at Eastern High. There is a belief that 13 th January 5pm-7pm Rumney Library positive change is happening. Investing in one of 15 th January 5pm-7pm Eastern Leisure Centre our greatest assets – our staff, I believe, is 17 th January 11am-1pm Llanrumney Library essential, so I want to create a structure that 18 th January 10am-1pm Eastern Leisure Centre offers staff career progression and aspiration, which will benefit everyone. I need a strong team More information is also available online at to develop and extend the curriculum. I will say it www.cardiff.gov.uk/schoolsproposal or by again, it’s an exciting time and I want this year to telephoning 029 20872720 be the best year ever for results for our pupils.” Staff Karen Gittins, Executive Head Teacher recently Wendy Rees said “The staff have been announced the plans which are taking shape in incredible. There’s been a huge amount of developing the new staffing structure and change and uncertainty over the past few years curriculum for September 2014. and most of them have stayed because they believe in the school and the community. It’s Karen said “The recruitment process is well encouraging to see the recruitment for the new underway and I am delighted to announce the school taking shape so that the staff know following appointments to the Strategic where they are as soon as possible.” New look Eastern High Website Hire of Eastern High Barn The school is currently developing a brand new If you are looking for a suitable venue to hold a party, website. To make sure it meets your needs, the event or sporting activity, the school has daily lettings school would welcome your feedback on what opportunities for the school barn. you would like to see on there. The times are from 5.00 – 9.00pm (Mon-Fri) Email your ideas to [email protected] Cost to hire is £20.00 per hour. or [email protected] Hire is available for residents who do not have children at the school, too. If you would like to find out more please contact the school on 2079 2751 .

Eastern High School Uniform Price List 2013

Badged Blazer 28, 30, 32, 34, £24.00 YC Sports (Fitted Blazer for Girls and 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, £28.00 90 Crwys Road Straight Blazer for Boys Cathays Cardiff Knitted Jumper 9,10, 11,12 £13.00 (all sizes) CF24 4NP (Different style for Boys and Girls) S, M, L, XL, XXL

School Tie 45” £4.50 Tel: 029 2023 7968 52” £5.00 E-Mail: [email protected]

Badged PE T-Shirt JS,JM,JL,JXL £13.00 (all sizes) Buy online at: (For Boys) S, M, L, XL, XXL www.ycschoolwear.co.uk Badged Black PE Shorts JS,JM,JL £8.50 (all sizes) (Different style for Boys and Girls) S, M, L, XL

Badged Rugby Jersey JS,JM, £16.00 JL £17.00 YC Sports also sell school S, M, L, XL £18.00 trousers for boys (from Badged PE Polo JS,JM,JL £13.00 (all sizes) £9.99) & girls (from (For Girls) S, M, L, XL £10.99) and collar shirts for boys (from £9.99) & Badged Skort S,JM,JL £15.00 blouses for girls (from S, M, L, XL £15.50 £9.99). Black/White Hooped rugby socks 3-6 £3.50 Larger & smaller sizes 7-12 £3.95 available on request

If you have a question – get in touch

If you have a question or want to tell us what you think, please get in touch with us directly and we will do our best to answer you. You can call us on 029 2079 2751 or email us at [email protected]