Solebay Newsletter
April 24th 2026
Free Girls Football
There’s a new, fantastic opportunity for girls across the Tower Hamlets borough to take part in a free 1-hour football session at Mile End Leisure Centre on the 3G Astro pitches. The session will be delivered by qualified coach Rayhan Noor, Tower Hamlets Girls Football Coach, every Friday 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Star Pupils!
Nur/Rec
Yusuf – For settling in well and being a kind friend around the classroom.
Ishman – For great writing in Literacy and being curious about Rainforests!
1/2 Red
Leon – For always showing an interest in his learning and answering questions during shared reading.
Marina – For working very hard in maths and listening carefully during carpet session.
2/3 Red
Ibadah – Ibadah deserves star pupil for Excellence. She has earned her pen licence for her beautiful handwriting. She works incredibly hard across all subjects and her dedication is clear in everything she does! Keep up the excellent effort!
Mahisa – Mahisa is star pupil for Integrity. Mahisa is new to Solebay and she is always doing the right thing. She displays great model of behaviour and shows that she is ready to learn at the start of every lesson!
3/4 Red
Saheim – Saheim deserves star pupil because he had a really good start off term and he worked very hard, especially in Reading plus, he showed integrity.
Eli – Eli showed integrity and excellence because he worked very hard in all lessons.
5 Red
Maddison – Maddison has tried really hard in Mathematics to understand the new topic ‘Translation’. Well done Maddison!
Umayr – Umayr consistently demonstrates integrity, honesty and a strong sense of responsibility. He sets a high standard for others to follow.
6 Red
Omar – Omar has transitioned seamlessly into the classroom environment. He has an enthusiastic approach to learning and is building meaningful relationships with others. Well done Omar!
Ihsan – Ihsan has made a lot of improvements in his handwriting and I can see that he is working hard to improve his presentation in every lesson. Well done Ihsan!
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If you are having difficulty signing up or using the app, please speak to the admin team or email us at: info@solebayacademy.org
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.
Unsung Hero of the Week
A huge shout-out to our dedicated Read Write Inc. team and leads, who work tirelessly to ensure every pupil makes progress. Your commitment to developing strong reading foundations truly makes a difference each and every day.
This week, we were proud to host a focused development day led by Farzana and Nazma, who have been doing an incredible job championing reading across the school. Their passion and drive are helping to ensure that reading remains at the heart of everything we do—just as it should be.
Thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and unwavering dedication to our pupils’ success!
Attendance and Punctuality
It is important for all our pupils to come to school every day and on time! Regular attendance and punctuality helps us learn well in school, make friends and have fun. When we miss school, it is easy to fall behind and miss out on exciting lessons and activities. Poor attendance can also affect our friendships, making it harder to join in class discussions and group projects.
In line with Department for Education guidance we won’t be authorising any holidays during term time, absences that are not illness related will only be authorised in exceptional circumstances. Please book holidays outside of term time, and appointments outside school hours if possible – if not possible then your child should attend school before and after the appointment and we will need to see evidence (hospital, appointment card) to authorise the absence.
Unauthorised Absences in Term Time
We follow government guidance on term time holidays and we do not authorise pupil holidays during term time. We encourage parents/carers to take their holidays during one of the scheduled holiday breaks.
You can be fined or face legal action for taking your child on holiday during term time.
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
Dates for your diary
Illness
We understand sometimes children can feel unwell in the mornings, but we encourage you to send them to school if they have a minor cough or cold. See NHS guidelines for further details.
We are able to administer medication to your child if they are in school and require it. Please bring it to the school of office and a staff member will give you a consent form to complete.