Hillside Avenue Highlights

Dear Parents and Carers,

A phrase that I use often in school is that ‘Feedback is a gift…’ This statement is true, even if the message that you are given makes you feel a little uncomfortable or speaks some truth that you might not be ready to hear. This is as true on a personal level as it is for us in school. The thing about feedback though, is that receiving it is a great way to help you to improve. So in that vein, we have shared a parent survey this week. Please respond to it honestly and with kindness so that we know what we need to do to improve the school further. Schools are learning institutions so we all need to learn and develop, not just the children. Thank you in advance for your contributions.

On another note, there will be many opportunities to come into school, attend performances and generally support the wider school community over the rest of this term. Thank you in advance for your support for each thing that you get involved in. I know that it means a lot to the children and is a special time of year in school. 

Mr Hutchinson

 

 

From the school log:

 

19th November 1979 - 2 children admitted; N.O.R. 462.  

Whilst the number of children on roll in the school is no longer quite so high, we are still on the larger side compared to all schools in Norfolk. We know that this is changing as fewer children are starting school across the county each year. We have had our open days but will happily provide individual tours for any families wanting to see the school. Please spread the word to encourage as many families as possible to choose Hillside Avenue for their children. #itshappeningathillside.

 

 

Notifications/ Reminders:

 

 

Parking outside school - 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. 

 

Children In Need 

Thank you to everyone who donated via the JustGiving page, so far we have raised £213.50 for Children in Need.  The donation page is still live, if you wish to make a donation  click here

 

 

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. 

 

 

 

Friends of Hillside

Hillside Winter Fest is on Saturday 6th December from 11am to 2pm

Members of Friends will be collecting soft toy donations on Monday 17th, Wednesday 19th, and Friday 21st November at drop-off and pick-up

 

On Friday 28th its non uniform day in exchange for tombola donations for the Winter Fest.  Suggested donations are beer, wine, spirits, chocolates/sweets, confectionery gifts or other festive gift items. 

Please ensure items are all new/sealed and that edible items are well within date. Friends will have tables / be about in playgrounds for parents to drop off items

 

 

NEEDED:  A large YOUNG VOICES CHOIR BANNER

I have a sewing request!! 

When the Young Voices Choir goes to sing at the 02 on Monday January 19th we need to create a school banner that the Hillside choir can hold up to show where our school is sitting to help parents spot them from a long distance! 

 

Sewing is certainly NOT my strength and we are looking for anyone who thinks this might be their skill who could start to create this banner for the new year. 

 

If you think you could help could you possibly tell the school office ASAP and we'll have a plan on exactly what it should say.

 

Thanks in anticipation of finding some budding creative people out there to help. 

Thank, Mrs Robinson

 

 

 

 

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Broadland District Council - Broadland and South Norfolk's Christmas Toy Donation Appeal which aims to bring festive joy to children in need across the districts!

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JIngle Bell Jog Sir George Morse Park -  click here for details

 

Thorpe St Andrew School & Sixth Form - Christmas Fayre Saturday 22nd November 11am-3pm

 

 

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