Archive for May, 2010

28th May 2010

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Miss Whiting becomes Mrs Jones

Miss Whiting is getting married tomorrow! When she returns  she will return as Mrs Katie Jones. Good luck, congratulations and enjoy your very special day Miss Whiting!

Class Photos

On Thursday each year group had their class photographs taken. The photographs will be on sale soon.

Happy Hippy Festival

Years 5 and 6 held a very successful 60s event in the style of a hippy festival last Friday. The weather was perfect, there were things to buy and music to enjoy. The event raised approximately £300. Well done and thank you for recreating the 60s for us. Some of us actually lived through the 60s and can remember the real thing!

Nick Sharrett Visits Reception

On Wednesday Nick Sharrett came along to read stories and take part in other activities in Reception. Nick is a popular children’s author and illustrator.

Year 3 Swimming

Year 3 begin their swimming lessons after half term on the first Monday back (Monday 7th June) Please do not forget to bring your swimming kit on that day

Year 5 to Perform at Dance Festival

You 5 are to perform a dance at the Family Festival held at the Dome on Friday evening 11th June. The class choose the music and helped choreograph the dance with a little help from an experienced dancer.

Please see reverse of Friday News for information on the festival for any of you who may be interested in attending.

On Time Teds

This week the joint winners in Key Stage 1 are Reception and year 2 with 2 late marks. In Key Stage 2 the winners are Year 5 with 3 late marks. Well done to all three classes!

Lost Property

Please check the lost property mountain in the foyer before going home today. Anything left will be bagged up for charity.

Congratulations to…

Harvey Walters in Year 2 who has achieved his stage 4 swimming certificate and Levels 1 and 2 diving awards. Well done Harvey!

Minoo Churchill in Year 2 who performed in her first trapeze show at Hangleton Community centre. Well done Minoo!

Mimi Waters Stewart in Year 2 who won a trophy for the girl contributing the most in the Explorers group in the Girls Brigade 7th Brighton. Well done Mimi!

Football News

Please see attached information and application form for the Brighton and Hove Albion Girls Centre of Excellence tryouts.

Dates to Remember

Sports Day: Thursday 24th June

Year 6 Residential Trip: Friday 25th June – Monday 28th June

Performing Arts Day: Thursday 8th July

Children meet their new teacher: Friday 16th July

Year 6 Leavers assembly: Wednesday 21st July (1.30)

Summer Celebration

The PTA in collaboration with the school are holding a summer afternoon tea and celebration on Thursday 15th  July following the open afternoon. More information to follow soon.

Half Term Break

The school finishes for the half term break on Friday May 28th and reopens again on Monday 7th June

Summer Holidays

School closes for the summer holidays at 3.05 pm on Thursday 22nd July

We open again for the new academic year on Monday 6th September.

Have fun and an enjoyable half term break and we’ll see you all again on Monday 7th June.

21st May 2010

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Tag Rugby Stars

Our Tag Rugby team played well at the Primary schools Tag Rugby tournament finals yesterday. On Monday they played in the semi-finals getting through to the finals yesterday. Although the team were unsuccessful overall they played brilliantly and were very supportive of each other. Their excellent team spirit and general good manners throughout the tournament earned the team a special mention at the end. Well done team we are exceptionally proud of you all!

Super Hero Day

Today children can come to school dressed as a superhero. The day is in aid of raising funds for Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice. Dress up and donate whatever you wish. Donations can be handed in to the school office.

60s Flower Power

Children and staff in Years 5 and 6 were celebrating 60s flower power today. Dressed as hippies they went along for their 60s bash held at the Friends Meeting House in Ship Street. They sold handmade goods influenced by the dress and design of the 60s. The event is open until 4.00 pm so do pop along if you have time.

Bike It Breakfast

Today children enjoyed a free Bike It breakfast. To get their free breakfast children were asked to cycle to school today.

Walk to School Week

Next week is Middle Street Walk to School week. Please make every effort to avoid jumping in the car and maybe jump on your bike and cycle to school or walk or catch the bus and walk from the bus stop. Those who travel in an environmentally friendly way to school will be rewarded with stickers. Teachers will be using a whole class walking log to record how children and adults travel to school.

Clothes and Shoes for School

Finally the summer months are upon us, I think. So here’s a reminder to all about children’s summer clothing and footwear. Girls and boys should wear tops which keep their shoulders covered to avoid sunburn at playtimes and other outdoor activities. Hats are good idea for all to wear outside. Children should avoid wearing flip flops of any style as accidents happen when children run around. We have also had accidents where children’s feet slip and get caught under doors. Children can bring suntan lotion in but it is their responsibility to put it on. Lotion should be kept in their drawers or can be handed into the office in a named container.

Violin News

Year 2 children have received letters this week about violin lessons beginning in the autumn term. Parents and carers can contact the Music Service for more information.

Seagulls Creating New Squad

Brighton and Hove Albion football club are creating a new under 7s squad. They are looking for new players aged 6 who will be under the age of 7 on 31st August 2010. Introductory training sessions are taking place on Saturday 22nd May and Saturday 5th June: 10.30 – 12.00 at Wish Park, Wish Road, Hove (Saxon Road end of the park). If you want to know more please telephone Iain Barron on 07739 732332.

On Time Teds

This week the winners in Key Stage 1 are year 2 with 2 late marks. In Key Stage 2 the winners are Year 4 with 6 late marks. Well done to both classes!

Dates to Remember

Sports Day: Thursday 24th June

Year 6 Residential Trip Friday: 25th June – Monday 28th June

Performing Arts Day: Thursday 8th July

Children meet their new teacher: Friday 16th July

Year 6 Leavers assembly: Wednesday 21st July (1.30)

Congratulations to…

Flynn Smith in Year 3 who swam an incredible 24 lengths to achieve his 600 metres swimming certificate. Well done Flynn!

Zeke Hugenet in Year 4 who has achieved a brilliant 100 meters swimming certificate. Well done Zeke!

Robyn Griffin in Year 1 who has achieved her level 6 proficiency award badge in gymnastics . Well done Robyn!

Dinner Money Debts

Please check dinner money payments and ensure you are up to date. We seem to have a rather large debt at the moment. Thank you.

Half Term Break

The school finishes for the half term break on Friday May 28th and reopens again on Monday 7th June.

14th May 2010

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Nursery and Reception Nature Visit

Children in Nursery had a great time at Pulborough Brooks and Reception enjoyed a visit to Woods Mill nature reserve on Wednesday. They all had great fun looking for mini beasts and pond dipping and many more exciting nature focused activities.  

Musical Performance in Playground

Young people from Chailey Heritage School in East Sussex joined our children in the playground on Wednesday for a musical performance. The young people from Chailey Heritage played their very special instruments creating wonderful sounds. Mr Brazil teaches at the school when he is not with us. He brought the young people along so they could share their musical talents and joy of performing.

60s Bash at Friends Meeting House.

Year 5 and 6 are planning a 60s themed extravaganza as part of their Learning Journey. There will be a variety of stalls selling 60s goods, refreshments and even a chance to sponge the teacher! Entrance is 50p for adults and 25p for children. All welcome and please come dressed in the 60s style. The event is to be held at the Friends Meeting Place in Ship Street from 1.00 – 4.00 pm on Friday 21st May.

Year 5 to Perform at Dance Festival

You 5 are to perform a dance at the Family Festival held at the Dome on Friday evening 11th June. The class chose the music and helped choreograph the dance with a little help from an experienced dancer.

Super Hero Day

On Friday May 21st children (and parents if they wish) can come to school dressed as a superhero. The day is in aid of raising funds for Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice. Dress up and donate whatever you wish. Donations can be handed in to the school office.

On Time Teds

This week the winners in Key Stage 1 are year 2 with 3 late marks. In Key Stage 2 the winners are Year 4 with 3 late marks. Year Well done to both classes!

Bike-It Breakfast

On Friday 21st May there’s a bike-it event taking place in the hall at the beginning of the day. Children can bring their bikes in for activities and enjoy a free bike-it breakfast.

Dates to Remember

Sports Day: Thursday 24th June
Year 6 Residential Trip Friday: 25th June – Monday 28th June
Performing Arts Day: Thursday 8th July
Children meet their new teacher: Friday 16th July
Year 6 Leavers assembly: Wednesday 21st July (1.30)

School Dinner News

After half term the kitchen will be offering new and improved packed lunches for those who choose to have a lunch from the school kitchen. Menus will be available.
During the World Cup the kitchen will be offering a themed cooked meal menu linked to the world cup countries. The themed menu will be on offer during the week beginning 21st June. There will also be opportunities to win prizes via the collection of stickers linked to having a school meal.

Dinner Money Debts

Please check dinner money payments and ensure you are up to date. We seem to have a rather large debt at the moment. Thank you.

Half Term Break

The school finishes for the half term break on Friday May 28th and reopens again on Monday 7th June

Summer Holidays

School closes for the summer holidays at 3.05 pm on Thursday 22nd July
We open again for the new academic year on Monday 6th September.

7th May 2010

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Children’s Festival Parade

Luckily the weather stayed fine for the children’s parade on Saturday. I thought we all looked fantastic representing the Polar region. Thank you to everyone who came along and joined in. Your costumes were as always fabulous! A special thank you to the small group of parents and staff who built the main structure and organised workshops. Your help is very much appreciated. The Samba band was great and it was lovely to have some ex-pupils joining in with the band. Next year we will be having a year off from the parade, although I believe Mr Brazil will still be entering our Samba band, so Middle Street will still be represented.

Fantastic Football Team

On Wednesday our very talented Year 5 football team got through to the semi finals of the Varndean Tournament. The team were brilliant with excellent tackles, defending and goal scoring. We are especially proud of the team for their mature attitude toward other teams, they didn’t rise to provocation and made us feel very proud with their positive team spirit. The team players were Hamish (team captain), Jake, Lottie Katty, Christian, Ateya, Denise, Jacob and Max.

Espanol Fantastico !

I am sure you are already aware that the children across the school learn Spanish as part of their primary languages curriculum. We have been very fortunate recently in having an excellent volunteer whose first language is Spanish. Lourdes has been teaching Spanish alongside teachers in all the classes. We have also benefitted from a teacher of Spanish who is team teaching in Key Stage 2 sharing her good practice and lots of great ideas for teaching Spanish. Ole!

Sing Up

Mr Brazil has signed us up as a ‘Sing Up’ school. You may have seen something on the news recently about the Sing Up project. We enjoy singing at Middle Street, so it will be easy for us to achieve the awards attached to the project. Singing is good for us in so many ways in particular our sense of well being and easing stress which is always a bonus!

Bike It Breakfast

On Friday 21st May there’s a bike it event taking place in the hall at the beginning of the day. Children can bring their bikes in for activities and enjoy a bike it breakfast.

On Time Teds

This week the winners are joint winners in Key Stage 1 Reception and Year 2. In Key Stage 2 the joint winners are Year 3 and Year 6. Well done all 4 classes!

Super Hero Day

On Friday May 21st children (and parents if they wish) can come to school dressed as a superhero. The day is in aid of raising funds for Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice. Dress up and donate whatever you wish. Donations can be handed in to the school office.

Changes to Lunchtime

You will be pleased to know that I am planning to extend the children’s lunchtime from 45 minutes to 55 minutes in the new academic year. This will affect the timings at the end of the day. For the infants this means their day will end at 3.10 and for the Juniors their day will end at 3.15. Please could you let me know if you have any objections to these changes by Friday 28th May. I will confirm at a later date the final arrangements for the changes to the school day.

Congratulations to….

Zeke Huguenet in Year 4 who has achieved his brown belt in Wing Tsun Kung Fu. Well done Zeke!

Need help collecting your child from school?

A mature and experienced childminder is available to chaperone children home from school between 3.00 and 6.00. Telephone 01273 720771 for more information.

Half Term Break

The school finishes for the half term break on Friday May 28th and reopens again on Monday 7th June.

Summer Holidays

School closes for the summer holidays at 3.05 pm on Thursday 22nd July and opens again for the new academic year on Monday 6th September.