Friday News Archive

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Mr Collins, Mrs Walker and I enjoyed our visit to the Teaching Awards ceremony in Canterbury. We were all very nervous and excited so it was a relief when Mr Collins’ name was called out. I am very proud to inform you that Mr Collins was awarded a ‘Distinction’ and received a certificate and a trophy. Mr Collins was just pipped at the post by a teacher from a school in Ramsgate.
In our eyes, of course, Mr Collins is a winner!
Well done Mr Collins everyone at Middle Street is very proud of you.

Sunny Sports Day

There must be something special about Middle Street sports days. We always manage to have a sunny day, which is amazing considering how the weather has been recently. What a fabulous day we had and such fantastic support from Parents and Carers. Thank you so much for all your kind and appreciative comments as you left. It is good to know that all the hard work and organisation that goes in to sports day is appreciated.
The winning teams were in 3rd place: Blue Team, in 2nd place: Yellow Team and the winning team was Red Team. Well done to all the teams and the fantastic sportsmanship demonstrated by all!

Little Canada

Year 6 got off to a soggy start to their weekend in Little Canada. I don’t think they noticed the wind and rain though, as they were so excited about their weekend of adventure. They arrived safely on the Isle of Wight this afternoon.

Blackberry Farm

Nursery and Reception children are a hardy bunch. They certainly didn’t let a bit of rain put them off their trip to Blackberry Farm. Lots of fun was had by all.

Book Machine

‘The Blue and Green Book Machine’ will be displaying books for you to look through during next week.This enables you to browse through the books before ordering from the leaflet. You should receive book title and order leaflets either today or Monday.

Cinema Night

The School Association are holding their annual Cinema Night here at the school on Friday 6th July. The film showing is ‘Jump In’ and has similarities to ‘High School Musical’. The evening begins at 6.00pm and tickets can be purchased from the school office for £3 each for children (drinks and snacks free). Adults can enter free of charge.

Year 6 Leavers Assembly

Year 6 are holding their leavers assembly on Monday 23rd July at 2.00 pm . Year 6 parents are very welcome to join us for this farewell extravaganza.

Help Needed

Danny’s mum; Kate Knight (in Year 5) is in need of a child minder to collect Danny from school starting in October. Danny will need collecting 3 days a week. If you are able to offer your services please contact Kate on Tel: 07985639884.

Lost

Louis Nangle has lost a library book from Brighton Library. The book is ‘True Ghost Stories’ by Terry Dear. If you have found the book please could you return it asap to Louis in Year 4.

Congratulations to…

Anna Rubinstein in Year 2 who walked over 5 miles around London crossing the Thames 6 times on Sunday to help raise money for Kidney Research UK. Anna was taking part in the London Bridges Walk 2007. I hope you wore comfortable shoes Anna. Well Done Anna!

Summer Holidays

We finish for the summer holidays on Tuesday 24th July and re-open for the new school year on Wednesday 5th September (Nursery on Wednesday 12th).

We Won!

Ms Busby and the children who attended the Brighton Primary/Junior Schools Athletic Championships on Wednesday have been beside themselves with excitement as they were the overall winners in their division and won the cup! Lots of gold medals were also awarded too. Ms Busby could hardly bear to listen to the final results during the announcements. A very big THANK YOU Ms Busby and all the adults who went along to help and a ginormous WELL DONE to all the children from Years 4, 5 and 6 who took part.

Canterbury Tales

There will be a tale to tell I’m sure when Mr Collins, Mrs Walker and I return from the Teaching Awards ceremony on Monday next week. The ceremony is to be held in Canterbury Cathedral and takes place over most of the day. As you know Mr Collins is one of three finalists for the region which is a great achievement and we are very pleased he has reached this stage. The winner of the regional awards then goes forward to the national round. Good Luck Mr Collins from everyone at Middle Street!

Islands in the Hall

We hope you enjoyed the Art Exhibition displayed over Wednesday and Thursday. I am sure you were intrigued by the Metamorphic Islands and their inhabitants. The children had a great time creating the islands and they especially enjoyed working in mixed age groups and family groupings for the week.

Sadly, we have nowhere to store the islands so we would like to offer you the opportunity to take an island home to keep. If you would like to own you very own island please collect it by the end of the day on Monday.

Oh we do like to be Beside the Seaside!

Year One enjoyed a walk along the lower promenade this week. They were exploring the seafront as part of their Seaside History topic.

Royal Pavilion

Year 2 visited the Royal Pavilion on Thursday as part of their Geography topic looking at the local area and famous inhabitants.

A Gathering of Governors

The Governing Body gathered on Wednesday afternoon to discuss their successes and strengths and then discussed developments for the next academic year. As you may be aware our Governing Body is quite newly formed and membership has built up over the year. They are a great team and we are very lucky to have such a knowledgeable and committed Governing Body.

School Association Cinema Night

The School Association are holding their annual Cinema Night here at the school on Friday 6th July. The film showing is ‘Jump In’ and has similarities to ‘High School Musical’. Tickets available from the school office.

Nursery and Reception Sports Day

Nursery and Reception children enjoyed their Sports Day they had their races outside despite the annoying inclement weather. Nothing stops Middle Street children having fun!

Sports Day at Withdean

Sports day for Years 1 to 6 is at Withdean on Thursday morning. We hope you are able to come along and cheer the teams on. There is of course a parents race and I have heard whispers there is to be a staff race too.

Win It on Thursdays

Gary is aware that we will all be at Sports Day on Thursday so he has arranged to miss a week and hold the Win It on Thursday competition on the following Thursday 5th July.

Book Machine Book Fair

‘The Blue and Green Book Machine’ will be displaying books for you to look through during the week beginning 2ndJuly. This enables you to browse through the books before ordering from the leaflet. You should receive book title and order leaflets the week before.

Reminders:

Please could all children with long hair (including boys) tie it back while they are in school. We are having lots of problems with headlice and long loose hair allows headlice to move with ridiculous ease from head to head.

Basketball Club

will take place on Tuesday next week instead of Thursday.

Host Families Needed

If you are interested in accommodating a City College international student and would like to know more please telephone 667710 or read the blue flyer on the Parents noticeboard.

Congratulations to…

Max Schnuppe in Reception who has achieved his Swimming Award for 50 metre front crawl at Level 3. Mum says Max has been over the moon with his achievement and so he should be. Well Done Max!

Art Week

The children have had a wonderful time this week creating their islands and creatures to inhabit the islands. To celebrate we will be exhibiting the children’s work on Wednesday 20th June in the Hall during the afternoon. Work will still be on display Thursday morning for those who missed it on the Wednesday.

Year 4 Return

Year 4 have enjoyed their residential trip to Pyke House in Battle. Luckily the weather hasn’t been too bad. I’m sure they will have lots to tell their parents about their 2 days. They return this afternoon.

Environment Day at Moulsecoomb

Years 4, 5 and 6 are taking a trip to Moulsecoomb Primary School on Monday for a day of workshops focused on the environment.

School Association Cinema Night

The School Association are holding their annual Cinema Night here at the school on Friday 6th July. The film showing is ‘Jump In’ and has similarities to ‘High School Musical’. There will be more information to follow.

Sainsburys Vouchers

If you have any Sainsburys Vouchers at home please could you hand them in , as we are ready to count and send them off in return for more equipment.

Children’s Information Service

The Children’s Information Service is based at Brighton Town Hall. Tel No: 293545. They can provide you with information on Child Minders, After School Care, Holiday Play Schemes and Activities, Voluntary Organisations, Fun Days, Job Vacancies in childcare and much more. They are open daily and offer a drop in service.

No Sports After School Club on Wednesday (next week)

Dinner Money

Mrs Walker is requesting any outstanding dinner money payments please as soon as possible.

Sports Day

Our school Sports Day takes place, this year on Thursday 28th June in the morning at Withdean Stadium. More information on arrangements will be sent to you shortly but we will follow the usual routine of meeting at Withdean and children going home with Parents/Carers at the end of the event.

Nursery and Reception Sports Day will take place on 22nd June in the school playground.

Well Done Kai!

Kai Scott Bridge in Year 5 performed in a sell out performance of ‘The Last Meeting’ last night at the Pavilion Theatre.
Kai performed with the Brighton and Hove’s Refugee Youth Theatre group ‘Above and Beyond’. Many of the performers are from countries such as Iran and Kurdistan. The show was excellent and included trapeze and songs in Farsi.

Summer Holidays

Last day of school is Tuesday 24th July and school reopens again on Wednesday 5th September (Nursery on 12th September).

Award for Middle Street

Middle Street has been awarded with a County Achievement Award for the Football Charter Standard Primary category for 2007. This award is in recognition of our outstanding achievements in using football to provide high quality sport both in and out of the school curriculum whilst linking with local football clubs to provide the school to club link. There will be a ceremony later in the year to celebrate this achievement and the school will then be put forward for the regional awards. Well done all our wonderful and talented footballers and to Ms Busby for all your hard work networking and organising.

Bike It Competition

Gary Shipp our Bike It co-ordinator is running a competition throughout June. Children can enter the competition by riding their bike to school every Thursday. Gary can be found in the main playground every Thursday morning of June.

Art Week

Art Week begins next week and work will be exhibited in the school hall on Tuesday 19th June. I won’t spoil the surprise but expect to see some weird and wonderful creations.

Pyke House

Year 4 are off to Pyke House in Battle on Wednesday 13th June and return on Friday 15th June. They have lots of activities and interesting visits planned but best of all they have lots of fun too.

Brighton and Hove Athletics Championships

Children from Years 4, 5 and 6 will be representing the school at the Brighton and Hove Athletics Championships. The event is to be held at Withdean stadium on Wednesday 20th June.

Sports Day

Our school Sports Day takes place, this year on Thursday 28th June in the morning at Withdean Stadium. More information on arrangements will be sent to you shortly but we will follow the usual routine of meeting at Withdean and children going home with Parents/Carers at the end of the event.

Nursery and Reception Sports Day

will take place on 22nd June in the school playground.

Dates for Your Diary:

Music Celebration – will take place in the morning of 13th July. Parents/Carers are welcome to join us for this event.

Open Afternoon – Parents/Carers are are invited into school from 2.00pm onwards on 19th July to spend time with their child looking at their years work. The Open Afternoon will be followed by School Association Afternoon Tea
This will be an extra special occasion as this will be an opportunity for you all to say goodbye to Marie Spencer our caretaker who is retiring this year.

Year 6 Leavers Assembly – Year 6 Parents and Carers are invited to join for the Year 6 Leavers assembly at 2.00pm on 23rd July.

More information on all the above events to follow soon.

Congratulations to…

Romy in Year 1 who has achieved her Level 1 Swimming Certificate. Well done Romy!

Scarlett in Year 1 has achieved her Level 1 Swimming Certificate. Well done Scarlett!