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Issue 180, 3rd February 2023
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Solefield 75th Alumni Launch
We are so excited to be welcoming back our alumni this weekend. In honour of our 75th anniversary, this weekend marks the launch of this new network for alumni, their parents and ex-staff as well as a special bursary and community fund. A large number of alumni and their families are returning to Solefield this weekend to meet up over a glass of something, to view the whole school Art Exhibition and to wander around their former classrooms as well as areas they may not have seen such as the Lego Room, Jungle Room, Art Studio, Science Lab, Computer Suite and bespoke Pre-Prep area. Our School Assistant, Miss Henry has enjoyed putting together this special display together for our alumni to reminisce on their time here at Solefield.
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Solefield Sport - Week 5 Spring
Please click on the video below to watch our exciting week of Spring Term sport.
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Mr Bowden, Cricket Hall of Fame
Our very own Mr John Bowden has been inaugurated into the Wisden Cricket Hall of Fame. What an amazing achievement! Mr Bowden was published in this month's Wisden cricket magazine, which begins,
"Born two short years after organised league cricket first came to Kent in 1971, no player in KCL history has been quite as productive as John Bowden, whose impishly adventurous opening batting has clocked up over 12,000 first XI league runs, including 19 centuries, while his late-blooming left-arm spin has snared 299 top-flight victims “by firing it into the pads”. It has been a glorious 33-year romp around the Garden of England, all but one of which has been at his beloved Sevenoaks Vine."
"John was a lock for the Kent Cricket Board XI, which enabled him to play a handful of List-A fixtures against county opposition, including Shane Warne's Hampshire." John goes onto say about playing against Shane Warne, "The best day of my cricketing life."
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House Music Competition
The House Music Competition this year showcased a huge range of talents from Years 3-8. There were nearly 80 individual performances from boys wanting to represent their House.
In the House Music Assembly we were treated to some of these performances and to hear the final results. The house Music shield this year went to Marlowe.
Congratulations to all the boys involved!
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Solefield Independent Project
The theme for the Solefield Independent project this term is based on an idea by Louis S in Yr 6 and Mrs McClure's first assembly of the term and is, 'Superheroes'.
To take part, pupils can draw, make models or animations, write stories or film scripts and poems or anything else they choose, all on the topic of superheroes. Any project work should be given to Mrs McClure, please.
Congratulations to Ted E in Yr 6 who has already earnt a Headmistress Award for designing these wonderful superheroes!
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Mrs Cramp Graduation Congratulations
Many congratulations to our Year 1 Teacher, Mrs Cramp on her graduation last weekend.
Mrs Cramp graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Childhood Studies from Canterbury Christ Church University. Her graduation ceremony was held at Canterbury Cathedral.
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Time capsule
Mr Coston has put together a brilliant video capturing the moment all boys and staff signed their name on the building wall. Click on the link below to view. Everyone in the school enjoyed being part of our secret time capsule to be hidden behind the wall in the new Little Acorns building.
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Muddy Stilettos Reviews Solefield
We are delighted to share Muddy Stilettos review with our parents, in time for our 75th Anniversary launch this weekend.
"Solefield School, a small but perfectly formed, non-selective prep in well-heeled Sevenoaks puts pastoral care and happiness at the top of the agenda. It boasts an excellent academic reputation, while being the perfect place for gentle, happy boys....In 2023 Solefield celebrates its 75th anniversary (1948- 2023). As always at Solefield, these celebrations are focused primarily on pupils past and present and include lots of fun activities – like a vintage ice-cream van to start the festivities treating the pupils to a ‘Solefield Special’ double cone, using VR headsets to go back in time, a whole school visit to an aircraft museum (one of their first Heads flew in WW2), a special summer street party and a huge Diamond 75th Ball for parents and Old Boys in a marquee in the school grounds."
"In honour of the 75th anniversary, the school is also launching a new network for alumni, their parents and ex-staff as well as a special bursary and community fund...."
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Solefield Stay & Play
Parents and carers in the wider community are very welcome to our Stay & Play sessions, held on alternate Fridays during term time, with our next session on Friday 10th February, 9.45-10.45am.
Please share with other friends and parents. To book, visit the link below.
Read more » solefieldschool.org/stay-and-play
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Infamous Music & Curry night
Music & Curry Evening - Friday 3rd March
Tickets are on sale for the SPA Music and Curry evening from 7-11pm on Friday 3rd March 2023.
Parents are encouraged to perform, and - as anticipated - there will also be several performances from members of staff and the parent band. Tickets can be ordered here and include your delicious curry on the night from Chilli Express.
This event has been a real highlight in previous years, with a wide variety of performances from singers, guitar players, vocal groups and even performances on the French horn and bagpipes. A fully stocked cash and card bar will be available all evening.
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February Half Term Holiday Camps
Our Camps are back throughout the half term from Monday 13th - Friday 17th February, bookings details are available on our website here.
Camps are open to all in the Solefield Community including friends and family members.
Cost: Full day camps are £50 per day (9am-4pm). Half day camps are £25 (9am-12pm or 1-4pm). There is no extra charge for the lunch hour 12-1pm for those parents that opt to do two half day camps.
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