Friday News Archive

Thank You

To everyone for being so understanding and supportive about the tickets for the Christmas show. We will be offering additional tickets next week. Priority will be given to Years 2 and 6. If you have a child in Year 2 or 6 you must claim your additional ticket from the office on Monday. If you have a child in any other year group you can obtain your additional ticket on Tuesday. If you have not collected your first ticket please do so by the end of the day on Monday as any tickets left will be reallocated on Tuesday.

Well Done Middle Street Football Team

Our 7-a-side football team played brilliantly on Monday after school. They won all but one game. We are beginning to build up a bit of a reputation and are clearly a force to be reckoned with!

Martial Arts and Street Surfing

Children throughout the school enjoyed the opportunity to either try out Street Surfing or have a go at some Martial Art moves. Two sport coaches from Dorothy Stringer came in and worked all day on Wednesday with the children and also provided all the equipment.

No Swimming on Wednesday

There will be no Year 6 swimming on Wednesday due to rehearsals. Year 6 children should come to school not to the swimming pool on Wednesday morning.

Choir at Brighton Centre

Our Choir is singing at the Brighton and Hove Primary Schools Christmas Concert on Monday evening at 7.00 pm. The show is on at the Brighton Centre. Tickets can be obtained from the Brighton Centre box office.

Year 4 at Booth Museum

Despite all the excitement of Christmas shows Year 4 are still finding time to visit the Booth Museum as part of their topic work on Tuesday next week.

Cinema Trip

Years 4, 5 and 6 are off to the cinema on Monday. Please could all children ensure they have returned their permission slip and donation of £2 towards the cost of the trip.

School Council Meeting

The school council is meeting next week on Tuesday. They will be discussing their ideas about their part in the development of Black Lion Street.

Coffee Morning..

The school Association will be holding their monthly coffee morning next Wednesday morning 9.00 – 10.00 in the Family room.

.. and Christmas Afternoon Tea

and don’t forget the School Association’s Christmas Tea which takes place on Tuesday 11th December from 3.00 pm. The tea will take place in the hall but we will be spread out in the playground and other rooms in the school.

Full Governors Meeting

The Governing Body met last night and welcomed our 2 new Parent Governors, Benita Matofska and Roger Wardle. The minutes of the meeting will be available for you to read shortly. You will find them on the Governors board.

Animated Advent Calendar

Log on to our Website and check out Mr Dyer’s animated advent calendar. It’s great fun!

Polling Day School Closure

Please remember we will be closed on Thursday 13th December as the school is to be used as a polling station.

Christmas Holidays

We close for the Christmas holiday on Friday 21st December. We open again on Monday 7th January. Nursery reopens on Wednesday 9th January

Year 5 Visit Museum

Despite the rain and traffic congestion Year 5 enjoyed their visit to the British Museum in London. They found out lots of important information for their history topic on the Greeks.

Yoga and Year 3

Year 3 joined in with a Yoga session on Wednesday. They enjoyed the calm stretching activities and Ms Moriarty is suppler than she ever has been before! Year 3 tried out Yoga as part of their work on India.

Football 7 a side Match

Our talented football team will be playing at East Brighton Park. The teams will be 7 a side playing after school on Monday. Good Luck!

School Photos

Proofs of photos and orders must be returned by Thursday 29th November not the 30th as originally stated in an earlier Friday News.

Year 6 Deposits for Little Canada

There are still one or two children who have not paid the deposit for their Little Canada trip. Please could the deposit be paid a.s.a.p. as we have to pass on the deposits to Little Canada very soon to secure the booking. Second payments are also now due.

Repeat of Important School Security Message

Please use the main school gate to exit the school in the mornings if you are leaving after 9.00am. Please do not open and exit the school via the small side gate from the main playground. To ensure the school is secure, the caretaker locks this gate at 9.00am. Unfortunately this side gate has been left open again by parents recently and therefore compromises the security of the school.

Christmas Dinner

Christmas dinner takes place on Wednesday 19th December. If you haven’t placed your child’s order please do so as soon as possible.

Christmas Concert at Brighton Centre

The school choir will be performing at the Primary Schools Christmas Concert held at the Brighton Centre on December 3rd at 7.00pm.

Governors Meeting

We have a full Governors meeting on Thursday 29th November. The minutes of the meeting will be displayed on the Governors notice board.

Polling Day School Closure

Please remember we will be closed on Thursday 13th December as the school is to be used as a polling station.

Christmas Holidays

We close for the Christmas holiday on Friday 21st December. We open again on Monday 7th January.

Anti-Bullying Week

Next week is Anti-Bullying week. To mark the week next Friday will be ‘Blue Friday’. Everyone is asked to come to school wearing something blue to show our solidarity against bullying.

Sorting the Library
We are having a great big sort out in our school library at the moment. We have cleared out all the old and out of date books and will gradually be replacing them with lovely new books. We have put some money aside from the school budget to buy new books. If you wish to make a donation to our book fund you would be very welcome but we will no longer accept second hand books.

Young Hamlet

Year 5 and Year 6 enjoyed a performance of Young Hamlet at the Dome, this week. Following the performance the children were given a very informative and interesting talk about the play.

School Nurse Assembly

Our school nurse will be introducing herself to the children in an assembly next week. She will explain to the children her role in school and answer any questions. Our school nurse is also eager to offer her services to parents so please don’t hesitate if you have any health concerns about your child please make us aware if you would like a referral to the school nurse.

School Association

The School Association are busy making plans for the Christmas Afternoon Tea on Tuesday 11th December. They would appreciate a few helping hands on the day. Please inform the office if you are able to help.

Photos Today

You should receive the proof of your child’s school photograph today. Please ask at the office if it doesn’t arrive home. Please return orders and proofs by November 30th.

Christmas Dinner

Christmas dinner takes place on Wednesday 19th December. If you haven’t placed your child’s order please do so as soon as possible.

Christmas Concert at Brighton Centre

The school choir will be performing at the Primary Schools Christmas Concert held at the Brighton Centre on December 3rd at 7.00pm.

Christmas Performance

Our Christmas shows will take place on 6th December. Foundation and Key Stage 1: 1.15pm Key Stage 2: 2.15pm
And 7th December: Foundation and Key Stage 1: 9.30am Key Stage 2: 10.30am.
Tickets will be available very soon.

Important School Security Message

Please use the main school gate to exit the school in the mornings if you are leaving after 9.00am. Please do not open and exit the school via the small side gate from the main playground. This gate is locked at 9.00am by the caretaker to ensure the school is secure. Unfortunately this side gate has been left open by parents many times recently and therefore compromises the security of the school.

Congratulations to…

Kai Scott Bridge and Amelia Thornton, both in Year 6 who performed at the Pavilion Theatre last Friday evening. The both had parts in the Bandbazi Youth Circus theatre company’s production of ‘A Place for Us’. The company put on an amazing performance telling true stories of the refugees and asylum seekers who are also members of the company. Well done Kai and Amelia!

Middle Street Road Block

I have been informed that at some point over the next two weeks Middle Street will be blocked again, but this time at the top of the road as it turns towards Ship Street. So you will be able to access the school but you will then have to exit Middle Street via Boyces Street

Mr Brazil Needs Help!

Mr Brazil is busy planning ahead to the Brighton Festival’s Children’s Parade. He would like parent/carer volunteers to form a working party with him to begin preparations for the parade. The theme this year is Children’s Games. The Middle Street game will be ‘What’s the Time Mr Wolf’. Please let Mr Brazil know via the office if you would like to take part in the Children’s Parade working party.

Polling Day School Closure

Please remember we will be closed on Thursday 13th December as the school is to be used as a polling station.

Christmas Holidays

We close for the Christmas holiday on Friday 21st December. We reopen for the new term on Monday 7th January.

Children’s Photographs

The photographer was in school last Wednesday. All children have had their photograph taken individually and with brothers and sisters if they have them in school. More information to follow shortly.

Year 5 Visit the Mosque

Year 5 have been inspired by their visit to the Mosque (as part of their topic on Islam). The children have been producing posters and written work about their visit.

Year 4 Visit Anne of Cleves House

Year 4 have been studying the Tudors and probably know all there is to know about Henry VIII following their visit to Anne of Cleves house in Lewes.

Infants Enjoy Strings Recital

Reception and Key Stage 1 children enjoyed listening to a string recital on Thursday morning. They were especially excited to hear the theme tune to Doctor Who and Star Wars.

Electrical Safety Talks

A representative from EDF Energy gave Years 5 and 6 a talk on electrical safety on Monday.

School Council Meeting

The School Council met this week to discuss their role and plans for the coming year.

School Association Coffee Morning

Mr Collins joined in with this month’s School Association’s coffee morning to talk about SEN provision at Middle Street. The next coffee morning will take place on Wednesday 5th December.

Choir Singing at Brighton Centre

Our school choir will be singing at the Primary Schools Christmas Concert held at the Brighton Centre on Monday 3rd December at 7.00pm. They have also been invited back to sing at Brighton Baptist Church on Sunday 2nd December at 10.30am.

Can You Help? – We Need an Art Club volunteer

We would really like to have an Art after school club running after Christmas. At the moment we don’t have any one in school available to run one. We were wondering if there is a parent/carer feeling creative and would like to run a club for us. If you are interested or you have a friend who would like to volunteer please let us know. Materials etc are all provided.

Bike It Assembly

Gary Shipp from Bike It will be leading a ‘Brighten Yourself Up’ assembly on Monday morning discussing keeping safe when cycling especially as the dark afternoons draw in.

Disability Equality Duty

Amendments have been made to the Disability Discrimination Act which now require public bodies to positively and actively promote disability equality. Primary Schools are obligated to have a short and long term plan detailing how they will meet the duty. This plan must be in place by December. At Middle Street we have begun this process and will have a plan in place before the beginning of December. We are very positive about the act and how it fits very well with our school vision of inclusion. There is still a lot for us to do here at Middle Street to promote disability equality and we will be keeping you up to date with progress. In the Spring Term we will asking parents/carers, staff, governors and children to help us identify further areas for development.

Congratulations to…

Lila Rose in Year 6 who was runner up in the Sussex Arts 2007 competition. Lila entered a beautiful painting she had created. Well done Lila! I have also heard that Lila has been auditioning for the ITV show ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and apparently did very well.

Polling Day Closure

Please remember we will be closed on Thursday 13th December as the school is to be used as a polling station.

Welcome Back

To a busy half term as we prepare for our Christmas festivities. The children will be preparing for the Christmas shows and shortly you will be receiving letters home regarding costumes etc. Please check your Friday News each week for confirmation of the Christmas Show dates which are provisionally booked for Infants and Juniors on Thursday December 6th in the afternoon and Friday 7th December in the morning. Also check the Friday News for information on tickets for the shows.

Message from Staff at Bignor

Before the half term holiday year 3 visited Bignor Roman villa and had a very enjoyable day. When they returned we received a phone call from the staff at the villa to congratulate the class on their exceptional behaviour. So very well done Year 3 it is so great that your excellent attitude and mature behaviour has been recognised particularly from staff at Bignor who have very high expectations of their visitors.

Migrant Helpline Assembly

Representatives from the Migrant Helpline gave a presentation to Key Stage 2 children on Tuesday morning. They discussed how we could make new comers to our country feel welcomed, safe and comfortable. Years 5 and 6 then attended workshops exploring what it might feel like to leave their home country, what they might leave and what they would take with them.

‘Mischief’ at the Dome

Years 5 and 6 visited the Dome to watch a dance performance of ‘Mischief’ on Thursday. They will be taking part in a follow up workshop next week. They will also be attending a performance of ‘Young Hamlet’ on 14th November and taking a tour backstage of the Dome complex on 3rd December. If parents are interested in joining the class on these visits please let Mr Collins or Mr Dawson know.

The visits and workshops are all part of a programme running in Brighton and Hove encouraging young people to have a broader experience and understanding of the theatre. Sounds brilliant!

Year 5 ‘Do Lunch’ at Nandos

Year 5 must be worn out this week as they have also been on a visit to ‘Nandos’ where they toured the kitchens, had a talk about health and food hygiene and then had lunch. Their visit was all part of their literacy work on writing instructions. Who said the literacy curriculum was boring!

Year 3 Visit Borders

Year 3 enjoyed a visit to Borders Books today to meet the author Joseph Delaney.

Year 2 at the Synagogue

Year 2 enjoyed an informative visit to the synagogue today as part of their RE topic studying Judaism.

Halloween Disco

We all enjoyed the very spooky Halloween disco on Wednesday. Thank you to the School Association for organising the Disco and a special thank you to Izzy Mackender for preparing and serving the food and to all the parents and staff that helped too.

School Association Meeting

The School Association will be holding a meeting to discuss fund raising for the school in the Victory pub at 8.00 p.m. on Tuesday 6th November. Everyone is welcome.

Change of Date

For the School Association Christmas Afternoon Tea which will now take place on Tuesday 11th December 3.00 p.m.

New Parent Governors

I am very pleased to announce we have two new parent Governors joining our Governing Body. They are Mr Roger Wardle and Ms Benita Matofska congratulations to you both.

Congratulations to…

Alice Mudie in Year 6 who did extremely well at a county swimming gala last weekend. Alice came 8th out of 61 competitors. Well done Alice.

School Closure

The school is to be used, as a Polling Station on Thursday 13th December so will be closed on that day. Please make alternative arrangements for childcare and accept my apologies for the inconvenience. Staff will use the day to attend in-house training on fire safety.

Christmas Holidays

We close for the Christmas holiday at 3.05 p.m. on Friday 21st December and reopen for the new term on Monday 7th January.