Friday News Archive

Healthy Living Week

The children have been busy this week making healthy food and finding out how to live a healthy lifestyle. They have joined in with a variety of sporting activities in the hall and produced some interesting work on healthy living in general.

Bowling with Year 6

Year 6 were able to demonstrate a variety of interesting bowling techniques yesterday at the Marina Bowlplex. Ms McNally, Mr Collins, Mrs Walker, Ms Perry and myself accompanied Year 6 on their end of year outing for a couple of games of bowling. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time, which was in part paid for by Family Investments who traditionally pay for Year 6’s end of year treat. Many thanks to Family Investments from Year 6.

Preston Manor Visit

Year 5 decided to dress up in Edwardian costume despite the heat when they visited Preston Manor on Tuesday. The children joined in with activities that demonstrated what life and work was like many years ago. I believe they now know of many handy cleaning tips that could come in useful at home!

Royal Pavilion Visit

Year 2 had a guided tour of the Royal Pavilion on Tuesday. Ms Whiting and the Guide were very impressed with the children’s knowledge as they toured the Pavilion and asked and answered questions about its history. Year 2 produced some excellent sketches of the Pavilion and also enjoyed a picnic in the Pavilion gardens.

Green News

We thought you may be interested to know there are birds nesting in the school gardens. There are two Wood Pigeons and a fledgling thrush. Please don’t disturb them although they have coped very well so far with the hustle and bustle of school life.

Library Books

Please return all school library books to the office or child’s classroom as soon as possible.

School Association

The School Association have raised £893 for school funds as a result of their Cinema Night and Summer Fair. We would all like to say to all members of the School Association a big THANK YOU!

School Photo

Mr Dyer took a photo of the whole school today. Photos will be available in the new term.

Infinity Food Café

If you are feeling a little peckish after enjoying the school open afternoon then pop into the main playground and visit the Infinity Food Café stall and indulge in a delicious but healthy snack.

Congratulations to..

Flynn Smith in Nursery who has achieved his Level One swimming certificate. Well done Flynn!

Well, this is the last Friday News for this academic year. The year has just flown by but it has been fantastic! I feel very lucky to be the Headteacher of such a special and happy school. Thank you to all the children who make the school such a great place to be, to all the parents and carers for your encouragement and support (the School Association for all their hard work fund raising and the Governors for their support) and to all the staff who work so hard but always with a smile even when it’s really hot!
And finally a reminder in case you have forgotten, we finish for the summer break on Wednesday 26th July and open again for the new term on Wednesday 6th September. Have fun and a great summer holiday.

Summer Fair

The sun shone on the School Association’s Summer Fair last Saturday. Everyone enjoyed themselves with lots to see and do. Mr Brazil and his band entertained us with some great singing and playing. Thank you to every one who worked so hard to make the summer fair such an enjoyable and successful occasion.
If you want to hear more of Mr Brazil and his band they play regularly, at two restaurants in town they are La Bordeaux in Hove and La Petit Bordeaux in Shoreham.

Pyke House

Year 4 have had a fabulous time at Pyke House in Battle. Once again we chose the sunniest week to go. The children enjoyed visits to the Smugglers Caves in Hastings, a walk round the Battle of Hastings battlefield and a trip to the local Fire Station.

Healthy Living Week

Next week is Healthy Living week at Middle Street. Mrs Noble has organised the week for us. Each class will be looking at how to stay fit and healthy. Our school nurse will be in school on Monday morning at 9.15. She is going to be offering advice on how to deal with those pesky head lice. Please come along on Monday and hear what she has to say.

Bike It

Gary Shipp from Brighton and Hove’s ‘Bike It’ project spoke to the children in Monday’s assembly. He is encouraging us all to cycle to school. The project is providing the school with cycle racks, cycle proficiency training and is also able to offer adults and children discount prices for bicycles. The school joins the project in September. More information to follow next term.

New Classes

On Tuesday morning each class visited their new classroom and met their new teacher. They had a busy couple of hours talking about and preparing for the new term.

After School Clubs

All clubs except for Cabinets and Pods have now finished.

Lost Property

Please check lost property for any lost items before the summer holidays. Everything that’s left is donated to a charity shop.

Congratulations to…

Hayward Lee in Year 3 who has completed 400m swimming distance at ASA Level 9.

Open Afternoon

will take place on Friday 21st July from 2.00pm. You are invited in to class to spend time with your child who will be talking about and sharing their work with you.

End of Term

We finish for the summer break on Wednesday 26th July and open again for the new term on Wednesday 6th September.

Musical Celebration

We all enjoyed the children’s singing and performance at our annual musical celebration. The singing was beautiful and at times very exuberant! We hope you enjoyed it too. If you were not able to come along this morning you will be able to see some of the performance on our website. Thank you to all those parents and carers who were able to join us, you were an excellent audience. Your clapping skills are fantastic!

Year 6 at Little Canada

Year 6 and the adults who accompanied them had an absolutely fantastic time at Little Canada on the Isle of Wight. They all worked brilliantly in their teams and got fully involved in each activity they took part in. They were a real pleasure and good fun to spend the weekend with. Thank you Year 6.

Summer Fayre

We look forward to seeing you all at the Summer Fayre tomorrow. The Fayre opens at 12.00 until 4.00.For more information please turn over.

Nursery and Reception Sports Day

Nursery and Reception will be holding their Sports Day in the school playground on Wednesday 12th July. If you are a Nursery or Reception parent/carer please come along and cheer the children on.

New Classes

The children will be visiting their new classes and meeting their teacher on Tuesday next week. The class teachers next term are the following:
Reception: Mrs Noble
Year 1: Mrs Denyer
Year 2: Ms Moriarty
Year 3: Ms Busby
Year 4: Ms Whiting
Year 5: Mr Collins and Ms Layzell
Year 6: Ms Stewart.
Mr Brazil will continue to teach music across the school. Ms Glyn-Wright will also teach across the school releasing teachers for their planning time.

Pyke House Residential

Year 4 are very excited and looking forward to their 3 day stay at Pyke House in Battle. Please could we have any final payments for the trip and any outstanding medical forms.

Open Afternoon

will take place on Friday 21st July from 2.00pm. You are invited in to class to spend time with your child who will be talking about and sharing their work with you.

Class Photos

Please return orders and payment for class photos at the latest by this Monday 10th July.

Dinner Money

Mrs Walker says can she please have all dinner money paid up to date. If you are able to pay in advance Mrs Walker would be very grateful. A 0 balance is required by the end of term for each child who has a school dinner.

Amazing Circus Theatre Extravaganza

We are very lucky to have so many talented children in the school. Kai Scott-Bridge in Year 4 will be performing with the Whippersnapper Youth Circus on Sunday 16th July at the Pavilion Theatre. Kai performs a solo rope act high above the audience. Tickets can be purchased from the Dome box office.

Race for Life

Well done to Delilah Lewis who ran the Race for Life on 2nd July. She did very well despite the very hot conditions. Delilah says thanks to all who sponsored her. It is still not too late to donate money. Delilah and her sister Issy are running the Sports Relief Mile on 15th July and would love you to sponsor them for this event.

End of Term

We finish for the summer break on Wednesday 26th July and open again for the new term on Wednesday 6th September.