Solebay Newsletter

February 6th 2026

Wear yellow for Children's Mental Health Week

We believe happy hearts lead to inspired minds. To mark Children’s Mental Health Week (9th–15th February), we are taking time to focus on the emotional wellbeing of our pupils and the importance of looking after our mental health.

To round off the week and show our support, we are inviting all pupils to come to school wearing something yellow on Friday 13th February. Whether it’s a bright t-shirt, a pair of yellow socks, or a simple hair ribbon, let’s turn our school into a sea of sunshine to raise awareness for this vital cause!

If you are able to, we are suggesting a small donation of £1 per child. All proceeds will go towards supporting mental health initiatives and resources, ensuring our young learners have the tools they need to thrive.

Fantastic Tennis Opportunity for Year 3/4!

Our Year 3/4 class have been incredibly fortunate to take part in four weeks of free tennis coaching during their PE lessons, delivered by professional coaches from LTA Tennis Tower Hamlets.

The pupils loved developing new skills, improving their coordination and teamwork, and—most importantly—having fun while staying active. It has been fantastic to see their confidence grow week by week on the court!

Even better, this opportunity extended beyond the school day. Families were invited to attend free tennis sessions, helping to promote healthy, active lifestyles within our wider school community.

In addition, our flexi-provision pupils benefited from an extra PE session, ensuring even more children could enjoy high-quality physical activity and coaching.

A huge thank you to LTA Tennis Tower Hamlets for their generosity and support. Opportunities like this make a real difference to our pupils’ physical wellbeing and love of sport.

Reminder About Collecting Pupils

Please be reminded that if your child is being collected by somebody other than the parent/carer, you MUST let the admin office know by call or email.

We are not permitted to release a child unless we have received specific consent to do so. Thank you for your co-operation.

Star Pupils!

1/2 Red

Safiya – Safia is star pupil for settling in really well into Year 1/2. She has brought such a calm and kind energy to our classroom.

Tahoor – Tahoor tries to complete his homework every week. Well done for making thoughtful choices!

2/3 Red

Jabir – Jabir has been showing kindness and maturity in the classroom. He has been incredibly helpful and supportive towards a child with additional needs who sits near him, always offering help and encouragement. Jabir also has been contributing more frequently to class discussions, sharing thoughtful ideas and answers.

Mihran – Mihran deserves star pupil for his fantastic effort during Art Week. He demonstrated great creativity and focus while drawing on polystyrene foam and producing a high-quality printed design. Mihran followed instructions carefully, showed pride in his work, and approached the activity with enthusiasm.

3/4 Red

Felix, Ibrahim, Safi, Tarifa, Tiana and Sabiq – For showing fantastic team spirit and enthusiasm at the O2 arena Young voices, you made Solebay and the choir very proud! Your behaviour was also showing great integrity.

5 Red

Maddison – Maddison has taken ownership of her learning and continues to try hard to achieve better. Well done Maddison!

6 Red
Noah – Noah is star pupil this week. He is a resilient and dedicated team player. He handles unexpected obstacles with a positive spirit and shows a great ability to move past frustrations to get the job done. A brilliant effort!

Siyana – Siyana is a star pupil this week. She consistently demonstrates impressive focus. She remains dedicated to her tasks regardless of any classroom distractions, showing a maturity and independence that is truly commendable. Excellent work, Siyana!

Cost of Living Help

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Term Dates

Lunch Menus

Reporting Absence

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.

Unsung Hero

The unsung heroes this week are the pre-school team for the exceptional care, patience, and consistency they have shown in settling our new pupils. Through thoughtfully embedding routines and providing calm, nurturing support, they have created a safe and welcoming environment where the children feel secure, confident, and ready to learn.

Their teamwork and dedication have made a huge difference to the children’s wellbeing and to the smooth start of the year, often in ways that go unseen but are deeply felt. Thank you.

Captivating melody of music notes and signs on abstract dark background musical banner concept.

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.

Dates for your diary

Last Day of Term

Fri 13th Feb

Half Term Break

Mon 16th - Fri 20th Feb

Pupils Return to School

Mon 23rd Feb

Eid School Closure (Provisional Date)

Fri 20th Mar

Exact date to be confirmed.