Book Week Dressing Up Day
Lots of us dressed up today to celebrate Book Week. The children looked fantastic in their costumes, which really illustrated their love of books. Staff dressed up as rats and I as the Pied Piper. Although I preferred the more glamorous role I had last time as Cruella De Ville and the staff were much sweeter as dalmations.
Christmas Afternoon Tea
Once again we enjoyed another delicious afternoon tea put on for us by the School Association. Thank you to everyone who helped out either serving the tea and mulled wine or running activities.
Coffee Morning
The School Association are holding their next monthly Coffee Morning on Wednesday 9th January at 9.00am in the Family Room.
Healthy Schools Award
We have successfully renewed our Healthy Schools status. The school was highly commended for the work we do not just around healthy eating and physical activity but also the social and emotional guidance and support Middle Street children receive. Thank you to Mrs Noble who puts together all the evidence for the award and co-ordinates our PSHE curriculum.
Fire Safety Training
You may be wondering what the staff were up to yesterday when the school was closed. Well, we all attended Fire Safety training and reviewed our Evacuation Plan.
Goodbye to Gary Shipp
Sadly we all have to say good bye to Gary Shipp who has been the co-ordinator for the Bike It project. Gary has encouraged lots of children and their families to cycle to school. We’ve enjoyed his projects and assemblies over the last year or so. We shall miss Gary but look forward to meeting his replacement in the New Year.
Christmas Assembly
Father Gareth will be leading a special Christmas Assembly on Tuesday 18th December.
Christmas Dinner
Christmas dinner takes place on Wednesday 19th December.
Anti-Bullying Workshop
Year 4 enjoyed an interesting free workshop today. The workshop explored issues around bullying with a particular focus on racism. The workshop was led by representatives from Mosaic.
Climate Change Ambassadors
Our climate change ambassadors are: Grace Owers, Georgia Marshall, Ariel Matsui-Le- Roy, Emilia Gibson, Harry Ward, Joey Skelton, Madeleine Houghton, Monica Marshall, Jessica Atter and Ruby Smith. Our ambassadors will be working to combat climate change through a number of projects for example: continuing their work on recycling, the school’s involvement with the Bike It project and also looking at ways we can save water.
Year 4 Cake Sale
Year 4 are holding a cake sale on Wednesday 19th December at 3.00pm in the main playground. The children are raising money for the Lily Foundation which raises money to fund research into Mitochondrial disease and other metabolic disorders.
Rainbow Theatre
Next Friday the Rainbow Theatre group will be performing Cinderella for the children. The show is very interactive and great fun for the children as they are encouraged to join in. We have used the proceeds from the Christmas Performance donations to part fund the theatre group but require a further donation of £1 per child.
Stolen Television
Very, very annoyingly two weeks ago a meany burglar decided to break in to the Family Room and steal our lovely new flat screen TV. The TV had been bought for the Breakfast club by the School Association and was greatly appreciated by the children. Sad news but I thought you might like to be aware of it.
Congratulations…
Saffron Collicott in Year 2 for achieving her level 2 swimming certificate. Well done Saffron!
Billy Mitchell in Year 4 passed his drama exam with a merit. Well done Billy!
Don’t Forget..
Please pay dinner money debts before the end of term.
Please take all your child’s belongings from their peg and check lost property before the end of term. Lost property will be disposed of before the end of the holidays.
Christmas Holidays
We close for the Christmas holiday on Friday 21st December. We open again on Monday 7th January. Nursery on Wednesday 9th.