Archive for May, 2013

24th May 2013

Friday, May 24th, 2013

Friday News Online

This is the last paper copy of the Friday News. After half term you will need to access the Friday News via our website: www.middlestreet.org

 Please remember to find a few minutes to read the Friday News as it will contain, as always lots of information and dates of holidays and events etc.We will have a few paper copies each week for those of you without easy access to the internet. Paper copies will be available from the office. Do let me know how this almost paperless method of publishing the Friday News works for you over this coming half-term trial period.

Tag Rugby Tournament

 We have an excellent Tag Rugby team who made it through to the finals yesterday. Mrs Jones and Miss Bish had nothing but praise for the team. The attitude, energy and enthusiasm of the team were amazing! They didn’t win but they played really well coming 5th overall. Congratulations!

Punch and Judy Fun

Yesterday years 1 and 2 children went down to the Brighton Fishing Museum as part of the work they are doing on their learning journey. While they were there a Punch and Judy show was put on for them. They had a great time finding out about and enjoying all the fun of the seaside

Year 6 Girls Cricket

On Wednesday this week Mr Brazil took our newly formed girls cricket team along to a play in an inter schools cricket tournament. The girls played well after a bumpy start. They learned a great deal about cricket and are already perfecting their bowling and batting skills. Well done girls and thank you for being such fabulous team players!

Emil and the Detectives Winners at Theatre Royal

The winners of the Emil and the Detective completion recently run in school went off to meet Michael Rosen this afternoon. Mr Brazil  went along with the children to the Theatre Royal for this exciting event.

Sports Day

Sports day takes place in the first week back after half term on Friday 7th June. The event takes place at the Withdean Stadium where we will meet you at the beginning of the day. We are planning that this will be the last time we hold a sports day at Withdean. We are hoping to find a venue which is more suitable to our needs for the children to be more active and involved during the sports day event.

Nursery Fund raising Clothes and Toys Sale

Nursery staff are holding a children’s clothes sale to raise funds for the nursery. The sale takes place on Thursday June 13th from 3.15 in the nursery. Donations of clothes and toys in good condition will be greatly appreciated. Please hand in donations to the office or directly to nursery.

 Book Fair and Competition

 Ms Davies from Year 3 who is also our lead teacher on Literacy is holding a book fair in June. She has set herself a rather challenging target of raising £1000 to spend on new books for the school. The school gets 100% commission on any books sold during the book fair. The book fair will take place over the week beginning 17th June. There is a competition running for this event. Children (or a pet) should be ‘caught’ reading in unusual places. A photograph should then be taken of the reader and sent into school either by email of handed in at the office. Please make sure the photo is clearly marked with the child’s name and year group. There are book token prizes for competition winners

Parent/Carer Governor Elections

Today at noon was the closing time and day for voting in your new parent/carer governors. The count has taken place and I am pleased to announce that Hannah Jefferies and Alex Currie are our new governors replacing Benita Matofska and Angie Atter. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote. We had a very good response.  I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Hannah and Alex to the Middle Street governing body and to thank Benita and Angie for all the time and effort they have put in to being excellent and very supportive governors.

Year 4 Gaveston Hall Residential

Year 4 will return to school on Monday 3rd and will then be whisked away for a 2 night residential at Gaveston Hall. They will be there with a number of children from other schools in our City Centre Partnership of schools. The event takes place every year and is organised and partly funded from the partnership budget.

On-Time Teds

This week’s Key Stage 1 winners are Reception and Year 2 and in Key Stage 2 the winners are Year 4. Well done to all three classes for being on time for school!

Comic Book Club News

There will be no comic book club on Wednesday 5th June.

Lost

Sol from Year 3 has lost his coat. It is navy, padded with a hood and with a grey lining. Please hand in to the office if found.
Victoria from Year 6 has lost her green jacket please hand back to Victoria or the office if found.
Felix has lost his black sports bag with his trainers and tracksuit inside. Please check if you have the right PE bag on your peg or at home.

Kitchen Assistant Vacancy

We have a vacancy in our school kitchen for a kitchen assistant. 10 hours a week. If you are interested speak to Jo in our school kitchen or ask at the office to put you in contact with Jo.

Half Term Break

School finishes today for the half term break and begins again on Monday 3rd June. Have lovely holiday!

Summer Break

Our last day of the school year is Wednesday 24th July and will re-open for the new academic year on Thursday 6th September. Nursery will open on Monday 10th September.

 

17th May 2013

Friday, May 17th, 2013

Emil and the Detectives Competition

The winners of the Emil and the Detective competition are: Caitlin and Eliot from Year 4, Maya, Tia, Kai and Flo from Year 5, Lillie, Phin, Jody, Daisy, Sadie, Sol and Jalil from Year 6. The children will have the opportunity to meet the author and guest director of this year’s Brighton Festival; Michael Rosen at the Theatre Royal next Friday. Congratulations and well done to all those children.

Book Fair and Competition

Ms Davies from Year 3 who is also our lead teacher on Literacy is holding a book fair in June. She has set herself a rather challenging target of raising £1000 to spend on new books for the school. The school gets 100% commission on any books sold during the book fair. The book fair will take place over the week beginning 17th June.

Parent/Carer Governor Elections

Do remember the closing date for voting is Friday 24th May. The ballot box can be found at the school office.

Space Invaders Competition Event

Cocoa ‘s film entry has reached the Under 11s finals of the Space Invaders competition run by the University of Sussex. Cocoa will be attending the screening of competition finalists on May 20th at the Sallis Benny theatre. Everyone is invited along to the event. The winners will be announced at the end of the evening. During the event there will also be a public debate about young people and their use of social media, online gaming and other new technologies. There will be youth friendly refreshments available. The event is free and I am sure will be of interest to many of you.

Class Photos

The photographer will be in school on Thursday 23rd May photographing each class.

On-Time Teds

This week’s Key Stage 1 winners are Year 1 and in Key Stage 2 the winners are Year 4. Well done to both classes for being on time for school!

 Congratulations to…

Calum in Year 4 who took part in the English Primary Schools Chess Association under 11s tournament last Saturday. Calum was part of the Sussex team which won the tournament! I received a letter from the Sussex Junior chess ambassador praising the major contribution Calum made to their success winning all his three games. Well Done Calum! See more details at www.sussexjuniorchess.org

Louie from Year 1 who entered a design competition for the Windows 8 phone. Louie had an idea for what he wished the phone could do. His design was for characters on the phone to be able to zap enemies. His artwork was sent to New York and he won the chance to have the famous artist -Dave Devries re-create his artwork and Louie’s design is now on the Windows 8 phone app (turn over to see Louie’s original design)! Well done Louie!

The winners of a competition to win tickets for a puppet show: Woodland at the new Theatre Emporium are Jay, Mannie, Jools, Betsy and Barnaby. All entries for the competition are on display at The Emporium. Well Done!

 Lost

Victoria from Year 1 has lost her green jacket. It went missing on Tuesday. Please check to see if you have taken it by mistake.

Felix from Year 4 has lost a black sports bag with his trainers and tracksuit.

Friday News On line

Next week is the last week the Friday News will be handed out in class. After half term you will need to access the Friday News via our website: www.middlestreet.org

We will have a few paper copies each week for those of you without easy access to the internet. Paper copies will be available from the office.

Comic Book Club News

There will be no comic book club on Wednesday 5th June.

Half Term Break

School finishes for the half term break on Friday 24th May and begins again on Monday 3rd June.

Summer Break

Our last day of the school year is Wednesday 24th July.

10th May 2013

Monday, May 13th, 2013

Reception Class Assembly

Our delightful reception children enthralled us all in assembly today with their lovely performance. They shared with us through song and dance their learning about different countries and cultures over the last term. Well done reception you were brilliant!

Cricket Tournament

On Thursday 16th May a group children from years 5 and 6 will be competing in a ‘Quik Cricket’ mixed competition at Preston Park.

Tag Rugby Tournament

Our Tag Rugby team will be competing in a tournament on Monday 20th May.

Visit to Jamie’s Italian

Year 6 will be relaxing after their SATs tests next week by visiting Jamie’s Italian in Black Lion Street. The children will be going along there on Friday the 17th of May in the morning.

Parent/Carer Governor Elections

We have had 4 nominations for the two parent/carer governor vacancies.  You will receive home today ballot papers upon which you will be asked to vote for the 2 parents you wish to take up the two vacant positions on our governing body.

Nursery Clothes and Toys Sale

Nursery staff are holding a children’s clothes sale to raise funds for the nursery. The sale takes place on Thursday June 13th from 3.15 in the nursery. Donations of clothes and toys in good condition will be greatly appreciated. Please hand in donations  to the office or directly to nursery.

Emil and the Detectives Competition

Children from reception to year 6 have had the opportunity in school to enter a competition to win one of thirteen tickets to meet Michael Rosen and talk about his favourite book; Emil and the Detectives. The lucky winners will attend the event at the theatre Royal on Friday 24th May.

Space Invaders Competition Event

Cocoa‘s film entry has reached the Under 11s finals of the Space Invaders competition run by the University of Sussex. Cocoa will be attending the screening of competition finalists on May 20th at the Sallis Benny theatre. Everyone is invited along to the event. The winners will be announced at the end of the evening. During the event there will also be a public debate about young people and their use of social media, online gaming and other new technologies. There will be youth friendly refreshments available. The event is free and I am sure will be of interest to many of you.

On-Time Teds

This week’s Key Stage 1 winners are Year 2 with 2 late marks and, in Key Stage 2, the winners are Year 5 with 1 late mark. Well done to both classes for being on time for school!

What to Wear

The summer sun keeps attempting to break through, so now is a good time to remind everyone about appropriate summer clothing. Please could you ensure your child wears tops which cover their shoulders and avoid tops with thin straps. The playground can be a bit of a sun trap, where it is easy for children to become quickly and badly sunburnt. Do remember to rub suncream on their faces, arms and legs before coming to school. Please could children avoid wearing flip-flops to school. They should be wearing sandals which fit their feet securely across the top and back of their feet. We have had so many accidents when children wear flip flops in school at playtimes and when moving around school.

Seagulls Football Club Under 7s Squad

The Seagulls Football Club is creating a new squad of under 7’s for the 2013/14 season. Children who are aged 6 (currently in year 1) are invited to take part in introductory sessions starting tomorrow Saturday 11th May 10.00 until 11.30. Other sessions will take place on 18th, 25th May and 1st June. If your child is interested contact Iain Barron on 07739732332 or email clubsecretary@seagullsfc.co.uk
The sessions take place at Lancing Prep School, Hove in the bottom field at the school.

Half Term Break

School finishes for the half term break on Friday 24th May and begins again on Monday 3rd June.

Summer Break

Our last day of the school year is Wednesday 24th July.

3rd May 2013

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

May Day Morris Dancers

The Brighton Morris men and women arrived at Middle Street on Tuesday to celebrate May Day with us. They performed several dances for us and ended with a sunny song about the end of winter and arrival of summer. We were joined by the Mayor of Brighton and Hove Councillor Bill Randall who thanked us for letting him join in the celebration. Thank you Brighton Morris men and women the children really enjoyed your visit.

Children’s Parade News

The children’s festival parade has finally arrived. All children joining the parade should be accompanied by an adult. School staff are not able to take responsibility for unattended children.
Our flag number in the children’s parade is 73 and our assembly point is in Gloucester Road. Please arrive before 10.30 in time to begin the parade. Our float/theme is the Yellow Submarine so come dressed as characters from the film or in bright colourful clothes.
Samba band should arrive by 10.15. Please wear the T-shirt and don’t forget your instrument. At the end of the parade, samba players will take their instrument home with them. Instruments, T- shirts and bandanas should be returned to the school on Tuesday morning. Thank you to everyone who has helped prepare for this year’s parade. Your help has been greatly appreciated. Well done you are superstars! See you all tomorrow.

Congratulations to…

Ammabelle from Year 3, who is one of the winners of the Brighton Banner Competition 2013. Ammabelle’s banner can be found hanging in the city alongside other winners. Each Banner has the child’s name along with the school’s name. The banners are hanging in Western Road, North Street and at the entrance to Bond Street and Market Street. Well done Ammabelle!

Cricket Match

Children from years 4 and 5 went along to Hove Cricket ground on Wednesday with Mr Brazil. The children were there to watch the Sussex v Warwickshire game. They also got the opportunity to tour the ground, meet some England players and play some cricket themselves. 

Reception Class Assembly

Reception will be performing in assembly on Friday 10th May. Assembly begins at 9.10 and Reception parents and carers are invited in to watch.

Class Photo Day

The school photographer will be in school on Thursday 23rd May to take photographs of each class. So remember to do your hair and wear your favourite clothes

On-Time Teds

This week’s Key Stage 1 winners are Reception with 3 late marks and in Key Stage 2 the winners are Year 5 with 7 late marks. Well done to both classes for being on time for school!

Sports Day Change of Date

A reminder that we have had to change the sports day date Sports day will now be held on Friday 7th June 9.00 – 12.00 at Withdean Stadium. We are planning for this to be the last year we hold sports day at the Withdean stadium. We are hoping to find a new venue which will make it easier to run sports day in a different format.

Parent/Carer Governor Vacancies

Today is the last day we can accept nominations to become a parent governor. If we have more than two nominations we will hold a ballot. I will let you know the outcome in next week’s Friday News if not before.

Road Safety Reminder

We have noticed several children running ahead of parents and carers on their way to school. Please remember that delivery lorries and other traffic are often moving around (and drivers getting stressed) in the roads around the school. So please take great care on your way to and from school.

May Day Holiday

The school is closed for the May Day bank holiday on Monday 6th May.

Half Term Break

School finishes for the half term break on Friday 24th May and begins again on Monday 3rd June.

Summer Break

Our last day of the school year is Wednesday 24th July.