School Sports Partnership Funding Withdrawn
You may be aware that funding for School Sport Partnerships is to be withdrawn following the government spending review and that in a similar move, ring fenced funding for Sports Colleges is to be scrapped. The implications for us at Middle Street (as well as the rest of Brighton and Hove) are devastating. Our link has been with Dorothy Stringer secondary school (who has sports college status) who we have worked very closely with to provide a huge range of sporting activities. The loss to us as a school will be great. All the events we attend outside of school are under threat (Lets Dance festival, football tournaments and other competitions) as well as support in school via training, coaches and after school clubs. I am sure you value these sporting opportunities as much as we do so you may like to respond by contacting your local MP and other political figures to register your concerns about these cuts. You can also register your concern by signing up to the national facebook which is supported by Olympic champions and celebrities such as Eddie Izzard. I and other Head teachers will also be looking at what action we can take.
Anti Bullying Week
This week has been anti bullying week in school. The focus has been on how to be a good friend, working and playing well together as well as exploring feelings and what to do if others are being unkind to you or others.
Nursery Fire Engine Visit
Children in Nursery are looking forward to a visit from the fire service who are bringing a fire engine with them. They will join Nursery in the morning of Monday 22nd November and in the afternoon on Friday 26th November.
Girls Football Final
The girl’s football team will be playing in the schools group finals on Monday 22nd November at Varndean College.
On Time Ted Winners
Last week’s Key Stage 1 winners are Reception and Year 2 with 5 late marks each. In Key Stage 2 the winners are Year 6 with 1 late mark. Well done to all 3 classes.
This week’s winners in key stage 1 are Year 2 with 0 late marks. In key stage2 the winners are Years 3, 5 and 6 with 6 late marks each. Well done to all classes!
Christmas Events
Christmas Show performances at the Sallis Benny Theatre on the 9th December – KS1: 1.15 and KS2: 2.15
Tickets for both shows will be available very soon. We are requesting a £1 (or more if you wish) per ticket donation towards the cost of hiring the theatre
Christmas Dinner
The school Christmas dinner takes place on Wednesday 15th December. Dinners must be pre-ordered and paid for at the same time as the order is handed in. You should have received a letter regarding Christmas dinner arrangements. If the letter has not arrived home please enquire at the school office.
Brighton and Hove Schools Christmas Carol Concert
The primary schools carol concert takes place on Monday 6th December in the evening. Our school choir will be taking part as usual. The concert is held at the Brighton Centre.
Congratulations to…
Ben Spooner in Year 3 who has achieved his 20 metre swimming badge.
Well done Ben!
Tabby Spooner in Year 1 who has achieved her 10 metre swimming badge.
Well done Tabby!
Christmas Holidays
The last day of term is Friday 17th December. Children return to school on Tuesday 4th January