Friday News Archive

School Association Summer Fair

The School Association Summer Fair takes place on Saturday 21st June. They would very much appreciate donations for the raffle prizes, tombola prizes and second hand books and DVDs in good condition.

Year 4 Residential Fun

Year 4 returned from their residential trip to Telscombe youth hostel. They had a fabulous couple of days. They spent time on a nearby farm cuddling lambs, visited Drusillas and took a trip to Battle where the explored the battle field and heard all about the Battle of Hastings. Thank you Mrs Whiting, Ms Naylor, Mrs Denyer, Mrs Mcgeachin and Mr Massey who all went along too. An extra special thank you goes out to Lawrie’s Mum who made cakes and drinks for all and for making everyone very welcome at Telscombe Manor.

Tag Rugby Team Do Well

The Middle Street tag rugby team have played twice this week. They played earlier in the week and did so well they went through to the finals which took place yesterday. They came third overall which is brilliant as they were playing against bigger schools with more experience (and outdoor space) Well done to all. Thank you to those parents who went along to support and to those who helped Ms Busby out with travel arrangements.

On Time Teds

The winners of the On Time Teds for punctuality this week are Year 2 and Year 6.

Year 4 Swimming

Year 4 has one more swimming session after half term. So please remember to meet Ms Busby at the swimming pool on the first Monday back after half term.

Sports Day

Our Sports Day this year is on Thursday 26th June in the morning. It will, as usual take place at Withdean Stadium. More details to follow

School Association Coffee Morning

The next School Association coffee morning will take place on Wednesday 4th June at 9.00 am in the Family Room.

Congratulations to…

Harvey Walters in Reception who has passed his National Swimming Level One certificate and achieved his 5 metres distance badge. Well done Harvey

Half Term Break

The school closes today for the half term break. We open again on Monday 2nd June.

Summer Holidays

We close for the Summer holidays at the 3.05 pm on Tuesday 22nd July. The school opens for the new academic year on Monday 8th September.

Hooray SATs Have Been Sat!

Year 6 children are celebrating the end of their SATs tests today. Their final test was this morning. All the children made a huge effort and worked hard on all their tests. Well done Year 6 and now you can look forward to your ‘Little Canada’ residential trip in June.

Year 1 Enjoy Visit to Allotments

Year 1 visited Moulsecoomb Community Project allotments today. They had a great time meeting one of the gardeners and finding out how they can help their plants to grow healthy and strong.

Year 4 Residential Trip

Ms Whiting and Year 4 children are looking forward to their one night stay at Telscombe Youth Hostel. Next week they will be spending a couple of days exploring the local area of Telscombe and enjoying a giant sleepover at the youth hostel on Wednesday 21st May.

Sports Day

Our Sports Day this year is on Thursday 26th June in the morning. It will, as usual take place at Withdean Stadium. More details to follow soon.
School Association Coffee Morning
The next School Association coffee morning will take place on Wednesday 4th June at 9.00 am in the Family Room.

School Association Summer Fair

The School Association are holding a summer fair in school on Saturday 21st June.

Please Use the Bike Racks!

Message for children and adults. Please could everyone who cycles to school lock their bikes upright to the bike racks provided. Lots of children are leaning bikes and scooters against the main gate, lying them on the ground or propped against the seating. The bikes that are not correctly parked are causing problems and are a risk to the children’s and adults safety.
Some bikes appear to have been left sad and alone for a number of days. Please could they be collected and taken home. Thank you.

Outstanding Payments

Please could Year 4 parents please ensure they have paid in full for the trip to Telscombe youth hostel and returned completed medical forms.
Please keep up to date with payments for the Year 6 Little Canada residential trip in June.

Christmas Performance DVDs on Sale

You can now purchase a DVD of the Middle Street December 2007 Christmas shows. You may buy the DVD from the school office for £5. What a bargain for such a wonderful show!

Congratulations to…

Hannah Dunsmore in Year 6 who has won a Gold Medal whilst taking part in the Brighton and Hove Gymnastics competition.

Half Term Break

We finish for the half term break on Friday 23rd May and return to school on Monday 2nd June.

Children’s Parade

Thank you to everyone who came along and joined us for the Children’s Parade on Saturday. We had a really good turnout and everyone being dressed in black and white ensured we stood out in the crowd. It was wonderful to see the effort everyone went to in creating great and imaginative costumes. The very large crosses, circles and flags looked fabulous too!

Girls Football Tournament

Our Year 5/Year 6 girl’s football team played yesterday in a tournament held at Waterhall. They played extremely well and were awarded certificates in assembly today.

Year 5 Visiting Synagogue

Year 5 children are visiting the Brighton Synagogue on Thursday 15th May as part of their RE topic.

On–Time Teds

The most punctual classes this week were Year 1 and Year 3. Well done to both classes for making the effort to get into school and into class on time.

Year 1 visiting Allotments

Year 1 will be travelling by train to visit the Moulsecoomb Community Project allotments next Friday. They will be meeting one of the gardeners and finding out how they can help their plants to grow healthy and strong.

Tag Rugby Tournament

A team of Year 5 and Year 6 children are taking part in a Tag Rugby tournament on Monday 19th May. The team has been training regularly for this event with a tag rugby coach and Ms Whiting.

Dinner Money Debts

Mrs Walker is wondering if the troubles suffered by Northern Rock are going to happen to us! We have a huge dinner money debt as so many parents are not keeping up to date with payments. Please check at the office what you owe and please keep up to date with payments.

Too Much Jewellery

Please could I remind you that children should not be wearing jewellery in school unless there is a special reason for it. It is a health and safety requirement and the rule is there to ensure your child is not at risk of injury.

Sports Day

Our Sports Day this year is on Thursday 26th June in the morning. It will, as usual take place at Withdean Stadium. More details to follow soon.

School Association Coffee Morning

The next School Association coffee morning will take place on Wednesday 4th June at 9.00 am in the Family Room.

School Association Summer Fair

The School Association are holding a summer fair in school on Saturday 21st June.

Half Term Break

We finish for the half term break on Friday 23rd May and return to school on Monday 2nd June.

Children’s Parade

Parade takes place tomorrow. The theme for Middle Street is Noughts and Crosses. Everyone attending the parade should wear black and white. Feel free to be as imaginative and flamboyant as you wish. The children have made flags to carry. Thank you to Mrs Holton and Mrs Purdy who have assisted the children with making flags. Our flag (position) number at the parade is 61 and children and families joining the parade should assemble in Gloucester Street by 10.00. The Samba band should meet Mr Brazil in Gloucester Street at 9.45.

Brighton Morris Men

We hope you all enjoyed the start to the month of May, which we celebrated with the Brighton Morris Men. What a wonderful way to start the day with so much dancing and fun. Many children got the opportunity later in the morning to join the Morris men learning and then performing a traditional dance. If you are interested in seeing more of the Brighton Morris Men a list of dates and performances (held at pubs obviously!) is on the notice board in the foyer.

Year 1 Assembly

Lara made a wonderful duck and Eve a great farmer when Year 1 performed the story of ‘Farmer Duck’. The whole of Year 1 put on a stunning performance of the story for their parents and 2 Junior classes. The 3 narrators were also very impressive speaking very clearly so that everyone could here the story.
Well done Year 1!

Football Tournaments

The Year 6 football team played at Varndean College on Wednesday. They played very well. The same team with some additions from Year 5 played in a tournament at Waterhall on Thursday. The team drew 4 and won 2 games. They did very well overall in the tournament. Well done to all who played in the tournaments. The Year 5 and 6 girl’s football team is playing in a tournament on Thursday 8th May.

School Association Coffee Morning

The next School Association coffee morning takes place on Wednesday 7th May at 9.00 am in the Family room as usual.

Governors Resources Committee Meeting

The Governors Resources Committee are meeting on Thursday 8th May. The focus of their meeting will be budget for the next financial year.

Half Term Break

Don’t forget we have a May Day holiday this Monday 5th May. We finish for the half term break on Friday 23rd May and return to school on Monday 2nd June.