Hillside Avenue Highlights

Dear Parents and Carers,

Now that we are beyond the October half-term, we are already thinking about Christmas in school. The dates are in the diary for all of the performances that the children will be engaging in and rehearsals are very much under way. Thank you to the school staff for giving their time to make all of this possible and to the parents who drop their children off early and pick them up late for the practice sessions. This sort of thing really is a team effort and is something that sets Hillside apart from other primary schools. We really prioritise music and performance. 

The diary is pretty full between now and Christmas, with lots of tours for prospective new starters, parent’s evenings, Children in Need, and when we get to the start of December we start the festive performances and Hillfest (6th December). Thank you in advance for your support with the costumes, evenings sat on folding chairs and in cold churches, it really is a special time for the children as they get to take part in some of the traditional aspects of primary school life. 

I hope that you all have a restful weekend.

Mr Hutchinson

 

Notifications/ Reminders:

 

Royal British Legion - Poppy Appeal 

We have a few merchandise to sell on behalf of the Royal British Legion for Poppy Day. Year 6 pupils will be going around classes on Monday and Tuesday to sell if you would like your child to bring in some money for the collection boxes.  (Suggested donations range from 50p to £3)

 

Christmas Lunch 10th December

The deadline for ordering Christmas lunch is Friday 28th November, no orders can be made after this date.  Please be reminded this will be the only meal available on this day.  If your child does not have a Christmas lunch ordered you will need to provide a packed lunch from home. 

 

 

School Photographs

A reminder on Tuesday 11th November children will have their individual and sibling photographs.  Please can all children wear full uniform - NO PE kits to be worn on this day - Thank you

 

Parent Consultations Autumn Term

A reminder - you still have time to book your parent consultations which are happening next week in school on Tuesday 11th November between 3:30pm and 5pm and Thursday 13th November  between 3:30pm and 7pm. 

To book your 10 minute slot with your child's teacher you will need to log into your Arbor Portal/ APP - bookings go live from Monday 20th October  @ 6pm and close on Monday 10th November @ 8am

 

 

Flu immunisations 

A reminder - Flu immunisations are taking place in school for Yrs Rec - Yr6 on Wednesday 19th November.  If you do not want your child to have it, you will need to OPT OUT via this link https://eastanglia.schoolvaccination.uk/flu/2024/Norfolk

 

Children In Need

We are taking part in Children In Need again this year and we invite children to come into school on Friday 14th November in something yellow, spotty or you could even wear some Pudsey ears!  In return we ask if you could make a donation to Children In Need via our JustGiving page. 

Link to JustGiving page

 

Scholastic Bookfair

We are having the bookfair again this year 26th November - 3rd December.  Please keep an eye out for a separate email with details.

 

 

Attendance and Punctuality

Please ensure your child arrives on time for school each day and is ready to learn.  Arriving after registration is recorded as an unauthorised absence.  Pupils must be in school by 8:55am after this time you will need to bring your child to the office doors to be registered as a late arrival.   

 

Absent from school - please report any absence to the office by leaving a voice message on 01603 433453  or email office@hap-edu.uk . Please state the child's name/ class/ reason for absence and expected length of absence.  

Please refer to our Attendance Policy for further guidance https://www.hillsideavenue.org/attendance/

 

NHS Mental Health Support Team 

 

Norfolk NHS Mental Health Support Team are running some parent/carer webinars during November & December.  These are free for parents and carers to access online.  Please click on the links below for further information and to book.

 

Parent & Carer Webinars

 

SLEEP: supporting healthy sleep patterns

 

BIG EMOTIONS: Supporting positive behaviours

 

ANXIETY: Helping your child with fears & worries

 

 

Norfolk County Council Public Information Road Closure 

We have been notified that part of Thunder Lane will be closed from 17th November for approx 14 weeks.  Please bear this in mind for pick up and drop for school.  Further details our in this letter from Norfolk County Council Click here for letter of road closure