It has been another fantastic week at MEA Central. Attendance continues to be strong, and with next week marking both the midpoint of the academic year and our final week of the half term, time is certainly flying - we do not have a moment to waste! Our teachers have a full week of high‑quality lessons prepared to help students accelerate their progress across all year groups.
We are also looking forward to welcoming families to our Beautiful Work Exhibition on Monday, where we will celebrate the excellent learning and creativity taking place in our classrooms.
Finally, a huge thank you to all Year 7 parents and carers who attended Parents’ Evening this week. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the brilliant start Year 7 have made and their smooth transition into life at MEA Central.
Beautiful Work Exhibition
A reminder that on Monday 9th February, MEA Central will hold the Beautiful Work Exhibition for 2026. Everyone is welcome to attend and children who have work specifically chosen to be displayed will have an invitation sent home too. It is always a wonderful event, and we look forward to welcoming you from 3.45pm.
Free School Meal Vouchers for February 2026 Half Term Break
If your child is eligible for free school meals, you will receive in your inbox an Asda voucher for £15.00 per eligible child on Friday 6th February 2026. Please check your emails. If you have any issues with accessing your voucher, please refer to the links below:-
Please use the online balance checker https://cards.asda.com/
Year 11 February Holidays Revision School
School will be open to Year 11 students during the holidays on Monday 16th , Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th February. There will be revision sessions run by teachers where they focus on key knowledge and skills needed for the final progress exams which start on Monday 23rd February. There will also be space for students to revise independently. Year 11 parents will receive a letter with further details.
Ramadan 2026
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, we know that many of our families and students will be observing this important time. We will be putting a number of supportive measures in place to ensure that students who are fasting feel safe, respected, and able to engage fully in school life.
How we will be supporting students during Ramadan
Community Inter-Faith Iftar – Save the Date -Wednesday 11th March 2026
Following the success of last year’s Community Inter-Faith Iftar, we are delighted to share that we will be hosting an even bigger event this year.