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Solebay Newsletter 

October 16th 2026

Pupil Allergies in School

If your child has an allergy, please let us know as soon as possible including any information on EpiPen requirements. In the event that this changes during the year you must also let us know too. We strongly encourage all parent/carers to not send their child to school with any nut products. Please see the Trust Allergy and Safety Policy here.

SCHOOL CLOSED ON MONDAY 2ND NOVEMBER

Please note that the school will be closed to pupils on Monday 2nd November due to staff inset. All pupils are expected to be back in school the following day – Tuesday 3rd November. Thank you.

Black History Month - Get Involved!

We are inviting all pupils to participate in a home learning project this October.

Each year Black History Month provides a fantastic opportunity for us to celebrate the outstanding contributions that people of African and Caribbean descent have made in the UK over many generations.

We want children to research and create a presentation about an influential black figure of their choice.

Find out more here

School Attendance

It is imperative that your child attends school every day so that they do not miss out on vital teaching and learning.

For pupils in Nursery-Year 6, please ensure that your child in their class line at the park at 8.45am every day. If your child is unwell and unable to attend school for any other reason, it is essential that you inform the school admin office by 9am on 020 8980 2414 or email us at info@solebayacademy.org.uk

No After School Clubs on a Friday

Just a reminder that we do not run clubs after school on a Friday, this includes Nazma’s After School Club. Pupils need to collected from the park at 3.30pm sharp as normal. Thank you as always for your cooperation.

Dates for your diary

Parent/Carer Coffee Morning
Tue 20th Oct
9.10am
Last Day of Term
Fri 23rd Oct
Autumn Half Term Break
Mon 26th - Fri 30th Oct
Staff Inset Days (no pupils in school)
Mon 2nd Nov
Pupils Return to School
Tue 3rd Nov

Parent/Carer Coffee Morning

Please join us for our coffee morning for parents/carers on Tuesday 20th October at 9:10am. We look forward to seeing you there!

Star Pupils!

Nur/Rec

Ethan – For fantastic listening at tidy up time and helping his friends.
Rafsan – For sharing some fantastic ideas on the carpet during Talk through story!


Year 1/2

Yusuf – For writing a detailed comparison of the seasons using the key vocabulary. Well done for giving your best!

Tahoor – For his hard work in maths solving word problems using bar models. Keep it up Tahoor!

Safia – Safia is star pupil for her detailed painting in the style of different artists. She explored and included a range of colours, shapes and textures. Well done Safia!

 

Year 3/4

Kiyan – Kiyan is our star pupil for demonstrating fantastic focus and active participation in his learning.

Mahisa – Mahisa earned star pupil honours by achieving green status in Reading Plus this week.

 

Year 4/5

Sabiq – For using a range of artistic skills to create beautiful art work.

Tiana – for creating a very detailed image of still life during her Art lesson.

 

Year 6

Nabila – Nabila has been excellent in her art lesson. She is a true artist who understand tint and shade and tone. Well done Nabila!

Emerhys – This week I am really pleased with the way Emerhys engaged in his art lesson. He took his time to understand what he wanted to do and created an outcome he should be really proud of. Well done Emerhys!

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Are you signed up to our My Child at School app?

This is our way to communicate and share important news. All texts and emails that we send out now go straight to the mcas app.

To sign up, please go to https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentSignUp
If you are having difficulty signing up or using the app, please speak to the admin team or email us at: info@solebayacademy.org

Find out more

Cost of Living Help

Tower Hamlets have produced a guide to the help and support available for Tower Hamlets residents during the cost of living crisis, get your copy and find out more about what you can claim, how you can save money, free services and more.

Download it here
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Pupil Privacy Notice

We have recently updated the Paradigm Pupil Privacy Notice, which explains how we use the personal data we hold about our pupils and their families in line with GDPR. Please take the time to read it and familiarise yourself with your options.

Read it here
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Get musical!

Did you know we offer instrumental lessons to children in Years 3-6?

Our team of tutors offer lessons in:

  • Piano
  • Singing
  • Flute
  • Clarinet
  • Trumpet
  • Drums
  • Guitar

These lessons are at a subsidised fee that is payable through the MCAS app! Please ask at the office for more information.

LATE COLLECTION OF PUPILS

Some pupils are regularly being collected late from the office after school instead of the park. We understand that occasionally parents/carers may unexpectedly be late. However if you regularly arrive late to collect, we will send your child to after school club and you will be expected to pay the £7.50 charge for this club. Thank you for your cooperation.