Archive for February, 2014

14th February 2014

Monday, February 17th, 2014

Year 3 and Year 4 Enterprise Day

Children from Years 3 and 4 have had a very successful enterprise week. They have held a recycled fashion show (which was fabulous, I’m sure Vivienne Westwood would be interested!) made and sold beads, valentine cards, cakes all to raise money for their chosen charities ‘Child Action’ and ‘World of Difference’. I’m not sure how much has been raised yet but I’ll let you know when I do. Well done years 3 and 4!

Goodbye Mr Dyer

Mr Dyer had a wonderful afternoon tea and was delighted that so many parents and children could join him. It was also a delight for us all to see so many ex-pupils who came along too. Some of them were taller than us! It was such a special treat to see what lovely, mature young people they had grown up to be. Mr Dyer was very flattered they had taken the trouble to come in to school to see him. Mr Dyer was presented with cards and gifts from parents, children and staff. Mr Dyer there will always be a little bit of you at the heart of Middle Street. Thank you for everything and good luck for the future!

Nursery Explorers

If you have any unwanted old cameras, mobile phones, purses or anything interesting for nursery children to put in their explorer bags please donate to nursery or hand in at the school office. Everything will be gratefully received.

Garden Help Needed

We have been awarded a grant from ‘Food Partnership’. We have bought a new cooker (one that actually cooks things properly rather than burning!) but we also plan to spend some of the funding on our front garden area. Mrs Purdy would like some muscular volunteers to help with building raised beds from sleepers which are very, very heavy. We also need to have some shrubs removed. So please come and help. Volunteers step forward and let the office know if you can help and we’ll put you in touch with Mrs Purdy.

Level 1 and 2 Cycle Training

Cycle training takes place at Preston Park and Hove Park on Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February. The sessions start at 10 am until lunchtime. The training is aimed at children from age 9 to 14. Places are limited and are on a first come first served basis. Please contact Emily Tester on 01273 293847 to book a place.

Middle Street Book Competition

The deadline for the book competition is Tuesday 25th February. To enter write a book review, make a poster or design a book mark of your favourite book. Entries to Mrs Hemstedt in the library or hand in at the school office for a chance to win a fantastic prize

On-Time Teds

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

Half Term Break

We end for the half term break on Friday 14th February and return on Tuesday 25th February.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Have a fun half term break. Maybe the rain and wind will calm for a while. We look forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday 25th February. The school staff are exploring the New National Curriculum and beginning the process of adjusting Learning Journeys on the Monday.

7th February 2014

Friday, February 7th, 2014

Year 2 Class Assembly

This morning children from year 2 shared lots of interesting facts about the Arctic and the animals who live there and are in danger. The children dressed up, sang a wonderful song ‘on the first day of my holiday’. They stunned everyone with their amazing knowledge. Unfortunately I missed the assembly but Maddy from year 2 was able to tell me all about it. Thank you Maddy for your help.

Street Dance Taster

Children from years 2 to 6 enjoyed a street dance taster session on Thursday after school. The session was led by JP who is based at the Marina Studios, Brighton. There will be street dance after school club starting on Thursdays after half term. We certainly have some amazing dancers in our school.

Year 3 and Year 4 Enterprise Day

Children from years 3 and 4 are raising money and aiming to achieve their ambition of making a ‘world of Difference’. To do the above the children have planned their own enterprise projects. They are running a ‘Build a bead for those in need’ project for others in the school to join in with from Monday to Thursday. To join in children should make a contribution of £1. On Friday there are valentine treats to indulge in so children should bring along their donations to join in.

Years 3 and 4 are also holding a recycled clothing fashion show in aid of street children charities. Entrance fee is a suggested donation of £2 which includes a free drink and biscuit. The fashion show takes place at 2.00 till 3 on Tuesday afternoon next week.

It’s Another Middle Street Boy!

Mrs Howell our year 5 teacher has had a baby boy! He arrived yesterday afternoon. His parents have not agreed on a name yet. Congratulations Mrs Howell from everyone at Middle Street!

Bike It Ben Bling Your Bike

Bike it Ben is in on Wednesday 12th February. Children have the opportunity to bring in the bikes and dress them up and get a breakfast smoothie too. Bike it Ben will be with us from 8.30.

Mr Dyer’s Afternoon Tea

The time is drawing even nearer and soon we will be saying goodbye to Mr Dyer. We will be holding a celebratory afternoon tea for Mr Dyer on Wednesday 12th February. The event will take place in the hall where there will be tea and cake for everyone. The PTA are organising the tea and I’m sure they would love some helpers so do let us know if you would like to help. If you are in touch with ex- families of the school who would like to come along to Mr Dyer’s afternoon tea please do invite them along. The tea is from 3.15 until 5.00.

Suitable Outdoor Clothing

Please could you ensure your child has warm and rainproof outerwear for playtimes. They also need to wear sturdy footware which can cope with this weather we are experiencing. You may wish to supply a change of shoes or wellingtons for wet playtimes. The children go out to play whatever the weather so they do need to be wrapped up warm in clothes which will keep them dry. Unfortunately we have no facilities for drying clothes etc.

Level 1 and 2 Cycle Training

Cycle training takes place at Preston Park and Hove Park on Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February. The sessions start at 10 am until lunchtime. The training is aimed at children from age 9 to 14. Places are limited and are on a first come first served basis. Please contact Emily Tester on 01273 293847 to book a place.

On-Time Teds

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

Half Term Break

We end for the half term break on Friday 14th February and return on Tuesday 25th February.

31st January 2014

Monday, February 3rd, 2014

New Books Assembly

On Monday morning the children were amazed and excited to see all the new books we were able to buy with the money raised by recent PTA events. Ms Vicky Hemstedt, Ms Becs Davies and Mrs Vanessa MsGeachin have been very busy ordering books and organising them in the school library. They used Monday’s assembly to share with the children all the books purchased. Thank you to the PTA and all the parents and carers who support our fundraising PTA events. There is a competition for children to promote their favourite book. To enter the competition they can write a book review, make a poster, design a book cover, book mark or make characters from their favourite book. Please hand entries to Mrs Hemstedt in the library by 25th February. There are some wonderful book related Tom Gates prizes to be won donated by the author Liz Pichon. Good luck!.

Mr Dyer’s Afternoon Tea

The time is drawing nearer and soon we will be saying goodbye to Mr Dyer. We will be holding a celebratory afternoon tea for Mr Dyer on Wednesday 12th February. The event will take place in the hall where there will be tea and cake for everyone. The PTA are organising the tea and I’m sure they would love some helpers so do let us know if you would like to help. If you are in touch with ex- families of the school who would like to come along to Mr Dyer’s afternoon tea please do invite them along. The tea is from 3.15 until 5.00.

Mr Dyer’s Clubs

As you know, Mr Dyer runs computer clubs after school and he also leads an extended thinking skills group in the school day. We are hoping to still run a computer after school club and we will let you know when that is up and running. The extended thinking skills group will come to an end for the time being although we are considering how we may reinstate something similar in the future.

Main School and Nursery Free School Meals

Parents and carers of children including nursery children entitled to free school meals should claim even if they have a packed lunch. The number of children claiming free school meals impacts on the school budget and ensures extra funding for the school so please help us by claiming. By doing so you are in turn helping the children in our school.

Parent and Carer Consultation Evenings

Our spring term consultation evenings take place on Wednesday 19th March and Thursday 20th March.

Contact Details Please

Please ensure we have your correct and up to date contact details especially mobile numbers. I am hoping we won’t have any snow and the chaos it brings but just in case we do and have to close the school it’s important we can contact you via our messaging service.

On-Time Teds

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

City Centre Partnership Sports Development Worker

The city centre partnership of schools of which we are a member have employed a sports development worker. The role is to develop sporting opportunities across the schools in the partnership. The development worker will work with the partnership schools to develop inter-school competitions and also support school in developing competitions within the school. So we look forward to our children having even more sporting opportunities in and outside of school.

Level 1 and 2 Cycle Training

Cycle training takes place at Preston Park and Hove Park on Monday 17th February until Friday 21st February. The sessions start at 10 am until lunchtime. The training is aimed at children from age 9 to 14. Places are limited and are on a first come first served basis. Please contact Emily Tester on 01273 293847 to book a place.

Lost

Keira in Year 5 has lost a black waterproof coat. It is age 11 – 12 and has a Blue Zoo label from Debenhams inside. Please return to Keira or the office if found.

Freya in Reception has lost a black velvet hoodie age 6 – 7 years. It has leopard print on the front and a gold zip. Please return to Freya or the office

Half Term Break

We end for the half term break on Friday 14th February and return on Tuesday 25th February.