Archive for May, 2012

25th May 2012

Friday, May 25th, 2012

Year 1 Assembly

Year 1 will be performing in assembly next Friday morning. Year 1 parents and carers are invited to watch. Assembly begins about 9.10.  

Queens Diamond Jubilee

This is a little reminder of our Diamond Jubilee street party which takes place next Friday afternoon in Boyce’s street. You should have received a letter with more information about the event last Monday. If one didn’t arrive home please ask at the office for a copy. Please return the form on the letter. Children can only attend the street party if they are accompanied by a parent or carer.
The street party takes place from 2.00 pm till 4.00pm. It will of course be lots of fun so, do come along.

Class Photos

Each class had their photograph taken on Thursday. Photos will be available to order very soon.

Gaveston Hall Trip

Year 4 are off for their residential trip directly after half term. They will be spending half the week at Gaveston hall in from our city centre partnership schools. They have a wonderful time taking part in a whole variety of outdoor activities as well as getting to know and make new friends.

Tag Rugby Tournament

Congratulations to the Year 5/6 tag rugby team! After coming 2nd in the small schools competition the team went on to play in the area finals and came 5th overall. The team played brilliantly and were a credit to their school.

Sports Day

Sports day is held at Withdean stadium and takes place on Friday 15th June in the morning. Put the date in your diary. You will receive more information shortly. Unfortunately I must ask you to accept my apologies as I am unable to attend our sports day this year. I will be attending a head teacher’s conference in Birmingham. I am sure you will all have a great time though and I will be thinking about you all. Hopefully the sun will shine this year.

On-Time Teds

This week’s Key Stage 1 winners are Year 1 with 5 late marks and in Key Stage 2 the winners are Year 5 with 4 late marks. Well done to both classes for being so exceptionally punctual.

Summer Half Term Break

We finish for the summer half term break on Friday 1st June and return to school on Monday 11th June

Summer Holidays

We break for the summer holidays on Friday 20th July.

18th May 2012

Friday, May 18th, 2012

Cricket Team

A group of children from Year 5 and 6 have represented the school at schools cricket tournaments. The matches took place this week at Brighton and Hove cricket club and St Peters cricket club. Our team did really well on both occasions and of course were excellent ambassadors for the school. Mr Brazil who is a qualified cricket coach, accompanied the children and also helped prepare the children for the tournament.

SATs Done!

Year 6 have worked really hard this week. They have completed their end of key stage 2 SATs tests and can now get back to their usual learning routines. We have all been so impressed with their mature attitude when taking the tests and their determination to do their very best. Well done year 6 you have been brilliant! As a treat Year 6 were invited to spend the morning at ‘Jamies Italian’ in Black Lion Street to make pasta and focaccia. I wanted to go too but I had to stay behind and write the Friday News!

Queens Diamond Jubilee

As you know Mrs Denyer has managed to have Boyces Street closed for our Queen’s jubilee street party on Friday 1st June. Mrs Denyer and Jo from the PTA have also met with the owners of Chocckywockydodah and the Coal Shed securing their involvement in the street party.  Mrs Denyer is still asking for talented volunteers who can juggle, stilt walk, perform magic tricks or have any other special talents to share them with us at the street party. She is also asking if there is anyone who can perform live music during the afternoon. So if you are in a band and can join us for the afternoon please let us know. A letter and invitation to the street party should arrive home on Monday. The street party takes place from 2.00 pm till 4.00pm. It will of course be lots of fun so, do come along.

Class Photos

The school photographer will be in school on Thursday 24th May to take whole class photos of each year group for you to purchase.

Sports Day

Sports day is held at Withdean stadium and takes place on Friday 15th June in the morning. Put the date in your diary.

On-Time Teds

This week’s Key Stage 1 winners are Year 1 with 1 late mark and in Key Stage 2 the winners are Year 5 with 1 late mark. Well done to both classes for being so exceptionally punctual.

Milk Bottle Tops

Please could you save your milk bottle tops and hand them in at the school office. Mr Daly is collecting them for a charitable cause. The target is 50,000. No pressure then!

Congratulations to..

Lois in Year 4 who has achieved her 300 metres swimming certificate. Well done Lois!

Summer Half Term Break

We finish for the summer half term break on Friday 1st June and return to school on Monday 11th June

Summer Holidays

We break for the summer holidays on Friday 20th July.

11th May 2012

Friday, May 11th, 2012

Children’s Parade

Well it didn’t rain thank goodness! We all enjoyed the children’s parade and we looked amazing despite the dull day. The samba band added to the fun with brilliant rhythms. Thank you to the samba band, Mr Brazil for walking backwards all the way, to everyone who joined us on the day and to those who helped create the giant sieve and all that went with it. It was worth all the hard work . Well done everyone!

Violin Performance

Our violinists performed in assembly on Tuesday. It was apparent how much they practise by the brilliant performance they put on for us. This was also an opportunity for children to consider if they would like to learn the violin. Ask at the office if you are interested.

Albion in the Community

We were rather let down by the Albion’s adopt a player scheme as we only had a couple of visits from only one of the players. So to say sorry children from years 3, 4, 5 and 6 joined in with a variety of activities led by the Albion in the community team.

Please Help

Please can you help your child by ensuring they have a named PE bag to keep their named PE kit in. The PE bag should hang on their peg. You can also help your child by ensuring you check lost property regularly, take home wellingtons and other bits and bobs that come in to school. The cloakroom areas often look extremely untidy. The children are encouraged to keep their things organised and tidy and it helps them if their things are named and they have bags etc that can hang on their pegs for PE kits etc. Please could you also take lunchboxes home daily. I often have to throw lunch boxes away as they are full of old mouldy food. Not a job I enjoy. Please make sure your child has a proper named, clean lunchbox rather than carrier bags. Thank you.

Class Photos

The school photographer will be in school on Thursday 24th May to take whole class photos of each year group for you to purchase.

Queens Diamond Jubilee

Mrs Denyer has managed to have Boyces Street closed for our Queen’s jubilee street party on Friday 1st June. Mrs Denyer is asking for talented volunteers who can juggle, stilt walk, perform magic tricks or have any other special talents to share them with us at the street party. She is also asking if there is anyone who can perform live music during the afternoon. So if you are in a band and can join us for the afternoon please let us know.
The street party takes place from 2.00 pm till 4.00pm.It will of course be lots of fun so do come along.

No Keyboard Lessons

There will be no keyboard lessons on Monday. On Monday 28th May there will be recruitment meeting for parents who have children (years 3, 4 and 5) interested in learning the keyboard in September. The meeting is in the school library at 8.40 am.

On-Time Teds

This week’s Key Stage 1 winners are Year 2 with 1 late mark and in Key Stage 2 the winners are Year 3 and Year  4  with 3 late marks each. Well done to all three classes for being so exceptionally punctual.

Congratulations to..

Callum in year 3, the youngest member of Sussex under 9’s chess team who came second in a national championship and winner of the under 8 section of the county mega-final. Well done Callum

Summer Half Term Break

We finish for the summer half term break on Friday 1st June and return to school on Monday 11th June.

4th May 2012

Friday, May 4th, 2012

Children’s Parade

The children’s parade takes place tomorrow. Do join us but please dress up in a blue and white stripy shirt (or plain blue), jeans and green face please remember to bring your blue hands and paper hats. Our poem is the Jumblies by Edward Lear. So if you don’t know it read it and then everything will fall into place. Our number is 47 and you will find us in Pelham Street car park. The parade starts at 10.30. Thank you everyone who helped prepare for the parade.

May Day Morris Men

The Morris dancers joined us on Tuesday for a dance or two to celebrate May Day. You can watch them dancing on our website.

Fun Day at Woods Mill

Nursery and Reception children enjoyed a day at Woods Mill nature reserve. Despite the rain they had a great time. In fact I think the rain added to the fun as it ensured there was plenty of mud to slither and slide in.

Tea and Cake for Year 2

Year 2 parents and carers joined the year 2 team and children for an afternoon of activities. The aim of the afternoon was to provide the adults with the opportunity to experience the collaborative activities the children take part in during the school day. Also it was a nice opportunity for a chat, a cup of tea and a slice of cake. Thank you so much to all those parents who came along. It was great fun!

Garden Developments

Have you seen our amazing raised beds which are being built in the front playground! We are planning to continue developing the front playground garden. We have been very fortunate to have a very talented and amazing group of volunteers helping with these developments. Mr Daly and Mrs Purdy have been very busy and involved. Thank you Mr Daly and Mrs Purdy your hard work is greatly appreciated. We are however especially grateful to Paley

O’Connor a parent volunteer who led the project. Paley organised a group of helpers via The Food Partnership. They gave up their free time to help build the raised beds. Paley helped source the sleepers and free compost. So thank you everyone for all that you have done and a special Friday News thank you to Paley.

On-Time Teds

This week’s Key Stage 1 winners are Year 1 with 1 late mark and in Key Stage 2 the winners are Year 3 and Year  5 with 3 late marks each. Well done to all three classes for being so exceptionally punctual.

Bikeability Training

Bikeability training is available in the summer holidays. Level 1 training takes place on Monday 23rd July and level 2 Tuesday 24th July at 10.00 am to 12.00am. Children must bring their own bikes and helmets. If you are interested please let Mrs Karlynn Layzell know by the end of June. You may leave a message for her at the office.

Lost

Harry in Year 1 has lost his coat. It is a khaki green trespass coat with a fur trim hood. Please inform the office if you find it.

Lily Belle in Year 3 can’t find her violin. It was last seen in the Family room so it’s likely someone has picked it up by mistake. It is in a maroon carry case with black straps. Her named practice sheet should be in the case. Please check at home and return to the office if you find it.

May Day Holiday

School is closed on Monday 7th May for the May Day bank holiday.

Summer Half Term Break

We finish for the summer half term break on Friday 1st June and return to school on Monday 11th June.