Archive for September, 2009

25th September 2009

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Equality and Human Rights Commission at Middle Street

Middle Street was recently asked by the Equality and Human Rights Commission to take part in an art project. Year 6 were asked as part of a lesson on representative democracy and citizenship to draw a portrait of someone they think represents a typical politician. The follow up is a visit from the Equality and Human Rights Commission representatives to discuss children’s views. An MP will also join the group for what looks to be an interesting discussion. As we all know Middle Street children are very accomplished at expressing their views! The visit is to take place next Tuesday morning and will of course feature in the local press. What an exciting opportunity for Year 6!

Football Tournament

The Middle Street football team are playing their first tournament in the small schools 7 a side competition today after school. The tournament takes place at East Brighton Park.

On Time Teds

The winners of the On Time Teds this week are Years 1 and 2 and Year 3  Well done to all three classes for being so punctual.

Harvest Festival

This year we are collecting food donations on behalf of the City Mission Charity. Please bring your donations to the office.

Apple Day

Apple Day is being celebrated at Stanmer Park on Sunday 27th September from 11.00 am till 4.00 pm. There are children’s activities, traditional apple pressing and apple tasting.

Cyclists Beware

Please could children and adults take care when cycling by the school. If possible avoid cycling on the pavements but if doing so please dismount to turn the corner from Middle Street into Boyces Street and vice versa.

Missing Library Books

We have a number of missing books borrowed from the mobile library. Please could you check your book shelves for books that have a blue sticker of a van on the spine of the book. Please return any you find to school.

Reception Class Meet the Teacher Meeting

Parents and carers of reception children are invited in for a short meeting on Thursday 1st October at 11.15. This is an opportunity to find out more about the early years curriculum and to ask questions and generally find out more about your child’s first year in school.

Parent Consultation Meetings

Parent consultation meetings take place on Tuesday 13th October and Wednesday 14th October. This terms meetings focus on how the children have settled into their new class and their learning targets.

Half Term Holiday

School finishes for the Autumn half term break on Thursday 22nd October. School opens again on Monday 2nd November.

18th September 2009

Friday, September 18th, 2009

School Council Elections

The school council elections have taken place this week. The council members representing their classes this year are as follows:

Year 1: Matilda Barlow and Malcolm Rubin

Year 2:Bronnie Osborne Jones and Ben Gibson

Year 3: Sophie Board and Charlie Cloke

Year 4: Avalon Oates and Christian Williams.

Year 5: Maisie Brown and Cristian Ceamanos.

Year 6: Matilda French and Harry Fancy

The reception children will elect their representatives later in the year.

Harvest Festival

This year we are collecting food donations on behalf of the City Mission Charity. Ms Layzell will be sending a letter home with more details very soon.

Football Tournament

The Middle Street football team are playing their first tournament in the small schools 7 a side competition on Friday 25th September. The tournament takes place at East Brighton Park.

Reception Class Meet the Teacher Meeting

Parents and carers of reception children are invited in for a short meeting on Thursday 1st October at 11.15. This is an opportunity to find out more about the early years curriculum and to ask questions and generally find out more about your child’s first year in school.

The Bell!

We all jump at 9.00 when the bell rings in school. The bell rings at 9.00 to mark the beginning of the school day. All children should be in their classroom ready for register before the bell rings. If they arrive after the bell then they are marked in as late.

On Time Teds

The winners of the On Time Teds this week are Year 1 and Year 6. Well done to both classes for being so punctual.

Parent Consultation Meetings

Parent consultation meetings take place on Tuesday 13th October and Wednesday 14th October. This terms meetings focus on how the children have settled into their new class and their learning targets.

Congratulations to…

Romy in Year 4 who has achieved her red belt in Karate and her level 2 swimming certificated.

Oscar in Year 3 who has achieved his yellow belt in katate and level 1 swimming certificated. Well done Romy and well done Oscar!

Seagulls Trials for Under 7s. 8s and 13s

Seagulls FC who hold an affiliation with Brighton and Hove Albion FC are looking to recruit aspiring footballers to their under 7s, 8s and 13s teams. Trials take place on Saturday (tomorrow) 19th September at Wish Road Park, Hove (Saxon Road end) from 10.00 – 11.30. I have put a flyer on the parents carers notice board in the school foyer for your information.

Half Term Holiday

School finishes for the Autumn half term break on Thursday 22nd October. School opens again on Monday 2nd November.

11th September 2009

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Meet the Teacher Dates

A reminder of the ‘Meet the Teacher  dates’ as follows: Years 1 and 2 on Monday 14th September, Years 3 and 4 on Tuesday 15th September and Years 5 and 6 on Thursday 17th September. The meetings are held in the year group classrooms and begin at 9.10 am and finish at 9.30. The meeting is informal and is an opportunity to say hello to the class teacher if you haven’t already done so, find out more about expectations of your child this year and an overview of the curriculum for the year.

School Council Elections

Elections will be held next week to elect school councillors from each class. Reception will hold their election a bit later in the term.

After School Club Letters

Children were given letters detailing the after school clubs on offer this half term. If you haven’t received one check your child’s book bag or ask at the office for a copy.

Parent Consultation Evenings

The autumn term Parent and Carer consultation evenings are on Tuesday 13th October and Wednesday 14th October. During the meeting you will find out how your child has settled into their new year group and their learning targets. More information to follow nearer the time.

On Time Teds

The winners of the On Time Teds this week are Year 2 and Year 4. Well done to both classes for being so punctual. A prize of £25 at the end of the term is awarded to each of the two classes who have won the On Time Teds the most often over the term.

Congratulations to….

Zeke Huguenet in Year, 4 who has been awarded his green belt in Wing Tsun Kung Fu. Well done Zeke!

Streets for People Day

Streets for People Day takes place on Sunday 20th September from 12 till 5 pm. This is a free public event and incorporates Car Free Day and European Mobility Week. The Lanes, New Road, Ship Street, Jubilee Street and Jubilee Square will transform into a traffic free, pedestrian-friendly space for everyone to enjoy. There will be opportunities to listen to music and to visit a specially created ‘forest’ and a children’s area. There will also be an opportunity to receive free travel advice. Road closures begin at 10 am and end at 6 pm. There will be no on street parking on Bartholomews, Little East Street, East Street, top of Black Lion Street, Market Street, Brighton Place, Ship Street and Prince Albert Street. If you are a blue badge holder and need access to parking  on 20th September please contact the council as soon as possible.

Half Term Holiday

School finishes for the Autumn half term break on Thursday 22nd October. School opens again on Monday 2nd November.

4th September 2009

Friday, September 4th, 2009

Welcome Back

Well, hello again everyone and if you are new to Middle Street a very warm welcome to you. It’s great to be back and see you all again even though it’s a struggle for many of us climbing out of bed at such an early hour again!

You may have already noticed the huge improvements to the children’s toilets which have been completely refurbished and now look absolutely fabulous. The only toilets we haven’t been able to improve are those used by Years 5 and 6. Annoyingly, I wasn’t able to secure enough funding to cover a complete refurbishment. I am however doing what I can to secure funding for the future to ensure those toilets are improved.

We have also had sound absorbing panels placed on the walls in the hall and on the ceilings in the Reception and Key stage 1 classrooms to improve the acoustics for all but especially for those children and adults who have a hearing impairment. The panels look quite basic but they have certainly improved the quality of sound in those rooms particularly in the hall.

The children have an exciting year ahead of them exploring and learning through their learning journeys, which are enriched by trips out and all sorts of visitors coming in to ensure the learning is fun and interesting. We are all looking forward to a great and busy year ahead.

Creepy Crawlies in Years 5 and 6

Years 5 and 6 got their Learning Journey off to a creepy start on their first day back. They enjoyed a visit from among other creepy, crawly and slithery beasts a tarantula, lizards and snakes. Today a visitor from Australia visited the children to share interesting facts and stories about Australia.

Learning Journey Curriculum Letters

You will receive this term’s Learning Journey curriculum booklet by the end of next week. This will provide you with an overview of key learning points, key vocabulary and other helpful information on what your child will be learning about over the coming term.

Meet the Teacher Dates

We would like to invite you in to meet with your child’s class teacher on the following dates: Years 1 and 2 on Monday 14th September, Years 3 and 4 on Tuesday 15th September and Years 5 and 6 on Thursday 17th September. The meetings are held in the year group classrooms and begin at 9.10 am and finish at 9.30. The meeting is informal and is an opportunity to say hello to the class teacher if you haven’t already done so, find out more about expectations of your child this year and an overview of the curriculum for the year.

Parent Consultation Evenings

The autumn term Parent and Carer consultation evenings are on Tuesday 13th October and Wednesday 14th October. During the meeting you will find out how your child has settled into their new year group and their learning targets. More information to follow nearer the time.

After School Clubs

You will receive information on the after school clubs running this half term within the next 2 weeks. So do look out for the letter. Check those book-bags or ask at the office if you think you may have missed the letter.

On Time Teds

On Time Teds will be awarded in next Friday’s assembly. On Time Teds are awarded to the class in Infants and the class in the Juniors who has the least late marks in the register for that week. Over the term a record is kept of the winners. The 2 classes who have won the On Time Teds most often are each awarded a class prize of £25 to spend as they wish. Be punctual and get to school on time and help win the prize for your class!

Breakfast Club and After School Care

Do remember that we offer a free breakfast club from 8.00 am. Breakfasts are available at a small cost. There are also after school care clubs who collect from Middle Street. Please ask a member of office staff for more information.

Community Arts

There are lots of exciting arts opportunities on offer for the children and parents/carers after school this term. These are being co-ordinated by Cicely Taylor at Blatchington Mill School and will take place there. So if you fancy singing, dancing, drumming, acting, being part of a steel band or a rock band or taking a yoga class then please pick up a programme from the office. Cicely will be talking to the children in assembly next week and will be running a taster session for some of the children.

Half Term Holiday

School finishes for the Autumn half term break on Thursday 22nd October. School opens again on Monday 2nd November.