Dear Parents/Carers,

It has been brought to our attention that a number of “doctors” appear to be targeting parents from particular communities in Newham with the promise of being able to cure autism. They have been inviting parents to attend a conference on the topic for a fee of £100. Please be vigilant of any “professional” claiming to be able to cure autism.  Autism is a lifelong neurological condition/difference with no cure, and we would hate for anyone to be deceived by false promises.

Mr Wheeler from the PE department will be getting his long hair cut at Easter all in the name of charity. Raising much needed funds for Save the Children and donating his lovely locks to the Little Princess Trust, who will turn his hair into wigs for young people who have lost theirs through cancer treatment or other conditions. His aim is for at least £1000, we know times are tough but anything that you can spare will be gratefully received.

Donations can be made at: https://www.justgiving.com/page/samsgettingsheared

Last weekend was the Essex Indoor Championships at Lea Valley and Joel is now Essex Champion for his age group at 60m.

This is another accomplishment which has been added to quite an impressive indoor season for Joel this winter, where he is also Southern England champion and in the national competition he finished second.

To put his accomplishments into perspective, across all age groups, and this includes those who compete at the men's level, he is currently the 40th quickest person across the whole of the UK indoors.

He is actually one place below former Team GB golden boy Dwain Chambers.

As you know Joel is a very humble young man, and does not really talk about his accomplishments.

Congratulations Joel from your peers and staff at EPA.

This half-term we launched our exciting new Golden Tickets.