Spring has Sprung!
Has Spring arrived? I do hope so! Welcome back to everyone and I hope you had a chocolate filled Easter break. We have some new children joining us this term so on behalf of the middle street families and staff I warmly welcome you to Middle Street.
We are also welcoming Emma Goddardto the Reception class team. Emma is covering Abi St Claire’s maternity leave.
We had a fabulous turn out for our Friday morning sing along. Lots of parents and children joined us to sing before the start of the day today. Do come along and join us on Friday mornings at 8.35 in the school hall. Everyone is welcome.
Mini Marathon Runners
We had a number of children who ran in the Brighton (mini) Marathon on Sunday. They are: Harry from Year 2 who raised £200 for Barnados. Charlie from Year 6 came second. Other children who ran were Josh from year 2, Louie, Isabella, Sophia and Greta from Year 3. Lily and Eliot from Year 4 and Lillie and Jahlil from Year 6. Well done to everyone we are so proud of you all. Well done to those parents who ran too.
Children’s Parade News
Our flag number in the children’s parade is 73 and our assembly point is in Gloucester Road. Please arrive for 10.30 in time to begin the parade. Our theme is the Yellow Submarine and you can find ideas for costumes over the page.
Thank you to those parents and carers who have helped with preparations for the children’s parade. We would love more helpers so please come along and join in on Wednesday and Friday after school in the hall. We also need donations of white sheets. If you have some spare, please drop them off to the Nursery or the school office.
Parent/Carer Governor Vacancies
We have 2 Parent /Carer governor vacancies. You will be receiving shortly more information about how to go about becoming a school governor and nomination forms.
Sports Day Change of Date
We have had to change the sports day date (my fault!). Sports day will now be held on Friday 7th June 9.00 – 12.00. As usual the event will take place at the Withdean Stadium.
New School Counsellor.
We have a new school counsellor working with us. Her name is Ruth Lazarus. Ruth is a trained and experienced play therapist and will work in school on a Monday morning. If you would like to meet Ruth do contact the school and we will organise this for you.
Nursery Open Afternoon
We are holding a Nursery open afternoon for prospective parents on Thursday 25th April from 3.45 until 5.00. We have places for Septembers intake so do tell your friends and colleagues in fact anyone you know with nursery age children to come along for cake, tea and a play and to find out more about our wonderful Nursery.
Nursery Fund Raiser
Nursery is holding a clothes sale in May. Please have any good quality clothes that you are able to donate to the nursery for the sale. The date of the sale is to be confirmed.
On-Time Teds
This week’s Key Stage 1 winners are Reception and Year 2 with 2 late marks each and in Key Stage 2 the winners are Year 4 with 2 late marks. Well done to all three classes for again being very punctual. An impressive start to the new term,
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.