Archive for July 16th, 2010

16th July 2010

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Afternoon Tea and Talent Contest

Once again we had a brilliant end of year celebration organised for us by the Middle Street PTA. We really appreciate everything they do for the school and how hard they work to put on such brilliant events for us all. It is a small team who organise and prepare everything so I would like to say on behalf of the children, staff and parents an enormous, gigantic thank you! Well done to all the children who entered the talent contest. What shining bright stars you all are. Thank you to the adult choir for their performance.  They seem to be popping up all over the place! You can listen to them again on August 1st at a festival to be held on the Level. Finally a big old thank you and hug for Mark Williams who once again compeered the talent show for us.

Raffle tickets are still on sale at 25p for one or a £1 for strip of 5. Some of the prizes are as follows, Lego set, large cuddly Pooh bear and a set of books. For the more luxury prizes raffle tickets are on sale at £1 a ticket or £4 a strip of 5.  Some of the top luxury prizes are an  Ipod Nano and an X Box. There is as of course much more. The draw will take place on Tuesday next week.

Lost Hand Bag Please Help

A parent lost their handbag during yesterday’s talent show. It is a brown leather envelope style bag and was down by the stage. Someone may have mistakenly picked it up during the adult choir’s performance. If you discover the bag please could you hand it in to the office.

Open Afternoon

Thank you to everyone who came in for the open afternoon which is this terms Learning Journey celebration. It was lovely to see so many of you enjoying looking at your child’s work and taking part in other exciting activities. Years 3 and 6 are having their Learning Journey celebrations next week on Tuesday.

Meet the New Teacher

Children left assembly today with their new teacher. They spent the morning in their new classes enjoying activities in preparation for their new term and new adventures in September.

Book Fair Success

The book fair has ended and has been very successful in raising lots of money (which will buy new books) for the school. Thank you to everyone who came along and bought books.

Year 5 Make Donation to Charity

Year 5 have decided to donate the money they raised during their 60s bash to ‘Village Service Trust’. This is a charity that works with Indian communities. Gabriel’s Gran put the children in touch with the charity. Thank you Gabriel’s Gran!

Parent Governor

Chetana Parmar one of our parent governors is coming to the end of her 4 year term. Chetana is happy to continue for the next 4 years unless there is another parent who would like to stand for election. If you are interested in becoming a parent governor please come in for more information from Mrs Brill

Parent to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Chetana Parmar is trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro hoping to reach the summit on 7th August. Chetana is doing the trek to raise money for The Lily Foundation charity. If you would like to donate please go to: www.justgiving.com/climbforlily

Good luck Chetana I know you will get to the top on or before the 7th!

School Improvements

During the school holidays the children’s toilets in years 5 and 6 will be refurbished. Adults toilets will be improved with an accessible toilet, Gents toilet and visitors toilet all being refurbished. A new block of staff toilets and a medical area will be created.

St Nicholas Green Spaces Get Together

St Nicholas Green Spaces Association are organising a get together in the rest garden opposite St Nicholas church in Dyke road. It’s like a street party but in a park and without a royal wedding! Bring a picnic and join everyone on Sunday 18th July at 12.00. There will be entertainment and other activities.

Do You Want a Childs Bike?

Anna Rubinstein has grown out of her bike and would like to give it away. If you want it it can be found in the cycle racks with a label on it. Take it if you want it.

Congratulations to…..

Zeke Huguenet in Year4 who has achieved his 200 meters swimming badge. Well done Zeke!

Lost

Faye Stout has lost her smallish, skinny white bunny with long legs. It has a pink jacket and boots. It’s Faye’s first very special toy and she misses it very much. Please send bunny back if you find her.

Reports

Children’s reports are out today. If you have not received yours please contact the office. If you wish to discuss your child’s report with the teacher please arrange a time via the school office.

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.

Nursery opens a few days later on Monday 13th September.

This is the last Friday News for this academic year. Thank you all for another fabulous year at Middle Street. You are all truly brilliant! Have a very lovely fun break and I look forward to seeing you all again in September.

PS: please remember the changes to the end of the school day in the new term. Infant day ends at 3.10 and the Junior day ends at 3.15.