Hillside Avenue Highlights

 

Dear parents and carers, 

 

A key priority for me since becoming Headteacher in September has been to increase the visibility of the school in the local community and more widely. The main pillars of this have been engagement in social media, which is why I have started the Facebook and Instagram pages to share updates and photos of events in school. Our following is growing on each platform so please get involved with liking and sharing our posts when we do them. Links to the pages are below the diary dates in this newsletter.

 

To spread the Hillside Avenue name we are also increasingly involved in sporting events such as boys and girls football, basketball and one-off events as well - experiencing a good level of success. In music we sang at the Cathedral, performed 13 further times to the community before Christmas (in and out of school) and will be participating in two events this term too. 

 

The next stage will be the branding of the school through use of the circle logo on letters and school documents as well as some new signs that are on the way. They will hopefully help everyone who passes by the school to know who we are, where we are and to the Hillside Avenue logo when they see it. All of this will hopefully raise our profile, attract families to be part of the school community and make sure that Hillside Avenue is the school of choice on this side of Norwich. 

 

Thank you for your support in helping every child to flourish at Hillside Avenue.

Mr Hutchinson

 

From the school log:

Between 24th and 28th February 1941, the school was closed for ‘Alerts’ eight times over the five days. These were due to bombing raids during the second world war. On at least two of these days, the whole day was ‘disregarded’ due to the alert not being lifted in time. 

This is a sobering entry to read at a time when children in other parts of the world are experiencing such things today. We are lucky to be able to attend school every day in safety. 

 

Parking on local roads - We know that parking close to schools at the beginning and the end of the school day is a problem at most primary schools. Hillside Avenue and School Avenue are fairly narrow roads with lots of houses on, and therefore there are lots of driveways too. 

When parking in the local area, could all parents please consider the access needs of local residents as having your driveway blocked - if only for a moment - can be a cause of frustration and upset. 

Thank you for your support with an almost unsolvable problem. 

 

Red Nose Day  - Friday 21st March is Red Nose Day. Children are invited to wear red on this day (red noses can be worn) to celebrate 40 years of Comic Relief.  Donations are to be made via the usual Red noses donation page donationcomic relief

 

 

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Cello Lessons - We have a new cello teacher - Mrs Bunn.  She has spaces available from the summer term (after Easter holiday).  Please click here for details Cello lessons at HAP school

 

Mini Moons now also opening up for Reception! For more information, please see the link below. https://minimoonsco.com/collections/after-school-clubs

 

British Sign Language -  a local company who run BSL classes for children 8-11 on a Tuesday evening in Thorpe St Andrew.  Please click on the link for further details BSL Classes

 

'Inspiring Imaginations' are running some fun events over the next few weeks and they have weekly themes for their regular weekly sessions too.  Currently they run 10-11.30am, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings and Friday afternoon, 12.30-2pm. They will be starting Wednesday afternoon sessions too, 1-2.30pm. All cost £8 for 1 adult and 1 child, with a discount of 20% for parents and carers with children at our school, just contact Isabel on 07760604440 or email: inspiringimaginations@outlook.com to let her know and she can arrange your discounted price.

The sessions and events are relaxed and friendly and include activities and play set ups for families with babies, toddlers and children up to 8 years old.  Isabel changes the theme weekly and builds on the interests of the children attending to ensure everyone has the best time.  Discounted flexi- block bookings are available plus PAYG individual sessions and everything is on the booking site:

https:bookwhen.com/inspiringimaginations.

If you are interested in more information, take a look at their facebook and instagram pages or contact Isabel. 

 

Local charity LEGO event - Open Academy displaying LEGO builds and running LEGO activities to raise money for a couple of charities in May this year.  

Details

Location: Open Academy, Norwich

Date: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May 2025

Ticket Prices: £5 (Under 3s free)

Book tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/norwichbrickshow