Archive for March, 2010

26th March 2010

Friday, March 26th, 2010

Year 4 and Mr Booth

On Tuesday Year 4 went along to the Booth museum in Hove. Their ‘Wonderland’ Learning Journey has been all about exploring life in Victorian times.  They met ‘Mr Booth’ and found out how he came to begin his collection of birds. The children then became scientists in Mr Booth’s laboratory. 

Year 5 and 6 See Stars

Year 5 and Year 6 have been seeing stars as part of their Lost in Space Learning Journey. On Tuesday the children visited the Planetarium which was in the school hall for the afternoon. In the evening they all went on a night walk at Stanmer Park with their teachers and parents and carers.

Dancing at the Dome

Year 3 performed their fabulous Bollywood dance at the Dome on Tuesday evening. The children were confident natural performers and looked brilliant in their colourful costumes made for us by Carmen’s mum. Thank you to Ms Moriarty for supporting the children with their performance and accompanying the children to the Dome. Thank you to Mr Rowlands, Ms Sinclaire and Ms Warren who all helped on the evening.

Friendly Football

Ms Martin our Learning Mentor has been supporting the football after-school club. Her enjoyment and enthusiasm led her to organise some friendly matches with other local schools. On Tuesday the Years 5 and 6 mixed team played at Somerhill and played brilliantly winning some games. On Thursday the Years 3 and 4 mixed team played at Downs Juniors. Well done to both teams and thanks to those parents who were able to help out. A special thank you to Ms Martin for organising the matches.

Learning Journey Celebrations

This term’s Learning Journeys are coming to an end, so celebrations are imminent. Reception children are going out for a picnic party at Glynde. They will travel there on the train. Year 1 and Year 2 are inviting parents in to share children’s work and Year 2 will also share their photos of their trip to London on Thursday. Year 3 are planning activities for their parents and carers to join in with on Tuesday. Year 4 held a Mad Hatters Tea party today and Year 5 celebrated Billy the Alien’s return. Year 6 held their celebration space party today.

Lights Out

Today all the lights in school were switched off for an hour to support the World Earth day and help develop environmental awareness.

Nursery Would Like

A donation of a small plastic greenhouse would be very gratefully received. If you have one that you are able to give to Nursery, please let the office staff know and they will pass on the message, or speak directly to the Nursery staff.

No Keyboard Lessons on Monday 29th March. Lessons begin again on Monday 19th April

On Time Teds The winners this week are again Reception, who had just 3 late marks and Year 5, with only 3 late marks. Well done both classes. I am very pleased to announce the winners of this terms punctuality prize of £25. In the Infants it is Reception and in the Juniors it is Year 5. Hooray! Well done all the children in those classes.

Wet Playtimes

A reminder that children still go out to play when it is raining (for a shorter period of time depending how hard it’s raining). So children will need to wear waterproof outer garments and suitable shoes for wet weather.

Jumble Sale for Haiti

A parent has asked me to pass on the following information. There will be a jumble sale to raise funds for Haiti held at the Cowley Club in London Road 11.30 – 1.30. Please donate jumble if you are able. Jumble can also be collected. For collection please tel: 07717803819

Easter Holidays

School finishes for the Easter break on Wednesday 31st March and opens again on Monday 19th April.

Important Nursery Information

Nursery will open after the Easter Holidays on Wednesday 21st April. Nursery staff will be undertaking home visits on the Monday and Tuesday.

Happy Holidays

This is the last Friday News for this term. Thank you to children and parent and carers for all your hard work and support, as always, this term. Have a restful and fun break and we’ll see you all again in the new term.

19th March 2010

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Parents Evening

Thank you to all the parents and carers who came in for parents evening. The teachers always appreciate the time to talk with you about your child’s progress. Sorry if some of you had to wait a while as meetings ran over time. Your patience is very much appreciated. If you were not able to get in for an appointment please arrange a time soon with the class teacher to discuss your child’s progress.

Victorian Experience

On Thursday Years 3 and 4 visited the Weald and Downland Museum and took part in a Victorian experience. The children dressed up and explored a Victorian house and what it was like to be a pupil in a Victorian school.

Children’s Parade Workshops Starting this Friday there will be children’s parade workshops every Friday 3.00 – 5.30. Everyone welcome even if it’s for only half an hour. All help is greatly appreciated.

Samba News

Mr Brazil has informed me today that our Samba band has been invited to take part in the final celebrations at the end of the Children’s Festival Parade.

Middle Street Grown Ups Choir I recently sent you a letter telling you about the adults’ choir we are hoping to start up here at Middle Street. We hope to begin after Easter. The choir is free to join and we will have an experienced person to lead us and help us develop our singing skills. Do let us know if you are interested in joining in. The session will hopefully run Thursdays 5 till 6.

On Time Teds The winners this week are Reception who had just 3 late marks and Year 5 with only 2 late marks. Well done both classes. Nearly time to announce the winners of this terms prize of £25. Which classes will win this term?

Nursery Would Like..

Any used stamps cut from envelopes you may have. Nursery want them for their post office. They would also appreciate donations of sparkly shoes and wellington boots.

Congratulations to…

Zeke in Year 4 who has passed his stage 3 in swimming and achieved his brown/blue belt in Wing Tsun. Well done Zeke!

Nadeen  Alay in Year 2 who has achieved her stage 4 swimming certificate and also for her fantastic 25 metres swim. Well done Nadeen!

Harvey Walters in Year 2 who has achieved his 50 metres distance badge for swimming. Well done Harvey.

Easter Holidays

School finishes for the Easter break on Wednesday 31st March and opens again on Monday 19th April.

Important Nursery Information

Nursery will open after the Easter Holidays on Wednesday 21st April. Nursery staff will be undertaking home visits on the Monday and Tuesday.

12th March 2010

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Spring Bling Your Bike

Today was bling your bike day. Children brought their bikes in and decorated them in very imaginative ways. Dr Bike joined in with help on mending and maintaining bikes. Prizes were awarded in assembly for the bikes with best bling! Good to see so many children cycling to school now the weather is improving.

Middle Street Gymnasts

A team of Year 5 and 6 Middle Street gymnasts trained by Ms Layzell attended a Gym Festival this week at Dorothy Stringer Secondary school. They all won awards for vault, floor and body conditioning work. Well done and thank you to the team and thank you to Ms Layzell and Ms Busby who accompanied the children.

Nursery Children and the Fire Engine

The Nursery children are writing to the Fire Service today. They are writing to say thank you to the fireman who helped the children explore and try out gadgets on their fire engine this week when they visited Middle Street.

 Middle Street Grown Ups Choir

Last week, I sent you a letter telling you about the adults’ choir we are hoping to start up here at Middle Street. We hope to begin after Easter. The choir is free to join and we will have an experienced person to lead us and help us develop our singing skills. The aim is to have some fun with the added health benefits which singing can bring. Please don’t be nervous or feel your voice is not good enough. None of us are experienced singers. Please let me know if you are interested in joining us. Any adult family members are welcome and school staff will also be joining in.

Children’s Parade Workshops

Starting this Friday there will be children’s parade workshops every Friday 3.00 – 5.30. Everyone welcome even if it’s for only half an hour. All help is greatly appreciated.

On Time Teds

The winners this week are Year 2 who had just 3 late marks and Year 5 with only 2 late marks. Well done both classes. Nearly time to announce the winners of this term’s prize of £25. Which classes will win this term?

Parents Evening

Don’t forget it’s parent consultation evenings next week. If you haven’t made an appointment yet, please contact the class teacher. The meetings are on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3.20 pm (or earlier) – 6.00 pm.

Congratulations to…

Malcolm Rubin in Year 1 who has a photo of himself exhibited in a portrait exhibition. The exhibition is currently on show at Iydea Vegetarian Cafe in Kensington Gardens. The exhibition runs until 30th April. Malcolm is very proud and would love his friends and others to pop in for a look.

Emmeline Gladwin who has achieved her level 7 award for gymnastics and for achieving her 25 metres swimming certificate. Mum, Dad and her big sister are very proud of her. Well done Emmeline!

Easter Holidays

School finishes for the Easter break on Wednesday 31st March and opens again on Monday 19th April.

5th March 2010

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Ready Steady Read or Listen

Middle Street is taking part in a sponsored read/listen to celebrate World Book day. All money raised will go towards new books for classrooms and the school library. Sponsor forms and money should be handed in on Monday 15th March.

Get The Fire Brigade!

Year 1 and 2 enjoyed a visit from the fire brigade today. We managed to organise a parking place for the fire engine outside the school. The children enjoyed exploring the fire engine and finding out more about fire safety as part of their Learning Journey, which is focusing on the great fire of London at the moment.

Welcome Mr Cappuccini

Mr Cappuccini is currently covering Ms Whiting’s Year 1 class. Now that Ms Whiting has become our new Deputy Head, Mr Cappuccini has happily agreed to become Year 1’s teacher for the rest of this academic year. Thank you and a very warm welcome to Mr Cappuccini.

Parent Consultation Evenings

Parent consultation evenings will take place on Tuesday 16th March and Wednesday 17th March. Letters have been sent home. If you have not received a letter please ask at the office for a spare copy.

Biodiversity Year

As part of the year of biodiversity, Dominic, the park ranger, is planning regular events in the parks along Dyke road. An event coming up, to which you are all invited, is taking place in the Rest Garden on Monday March 8th at 3 pm till 4.30 pm. You can drop in at anytime and take part in making bird feeders and nesting boxes for the garden. All the materials are provided, so go along and have some fun and support the natural environment at the same time.

Governors Meeting

The full governing body met last night for this terms meeting. Minutes of the meeting will be available soon. Please look for them on the Governors notice board in the school foyer.

On Time Teds

The winners this week are Reception who had just 4 late marks and Year 4 with only one late mark. Well done both classes.

Congratulations to..

Lily Belle de la Mer in Year 1 is feeling very proud. She recently achieved her 10 metre swimming award and is moving up to purple belt in Soo Bahk Do. Well done Lily Belle!

Tabitha Spooner in Reception, who has achieved her orange belt and has progressed to the junior class in Soo Bahk Do. Well done Tabby!

Olivia Kisby in Year 6, who has won first prize in the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation poetry competition (8 – 16 category). Olivia will attend a prize giving ceremony at the Natural History museum where her poem will also be exhibited. Well done Olivia you must be feeling very proud.

Easter Holidays

It’s a short half term. School finishes for the Easter break on Wednesday 31st March and opens again on Monday 19th April.