The Friends Association

The Friends Association was set up to support the work of Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School in Thorpe St Andrew,Norwich and to foster good relationships between all individuals and bodies connected with the school. The association arranges events, raises funds and supports the school in many other ways and our website helps us to promote those activities. Read more about our projects past and present.

The Friends of Hillside website is accessible through the school website and is maintained by the Friends Association. The site contains information on the different things we do and you will find dates and copies of letters we issue, we hope you find this a useful addition to the services the school offers. If you want to know more about the committee and its roles click here.

NCPTA Membership

The Friends of Hillside are members of the NCPTA, they provide a full range of support services from fundraising ideas to Health & Safety guidance. In association with this organisation is PTALocal which brings you some great vouchers for top visitor attractions, holidays and other venues. Registration is required – Read More.

School Uniform and Hillside Logo Items

Download an order form for uniform, book bags, hats etc. The Hillside Jute bag (an environmentally friendly bag) is also available, now priced at £1.50, these can be obtained from the office. We are always very grateful for any donations to our Nearly New Sales (unwanted school uniform), so please look out for sale dates.

Fundraising

Friends organise many fundraising events throughout the year. They are involved in a variety of ways from supplying school uniform, organising the Summer Fete and the Christmas Fayre and running the photograph sessions. Whether they are in school time or out of hours, the staff and committee do this on a voluntary basis. Together with the parents and carers that join in these events they help raise vital funds for the school whilst offering additional activities for the children, parents and carers. Read more.

The money raised is used for many things including outside play equipment, interactive white boards and IT equipment. In 2009 we purchased 9 PC’s and outside benches. More PCs have been purchased for 2010 and are already in use in the classrooms.