Hillside Avenue Highlights

 

Dear Parents and Carers,

I have had a number of really positive interactions with parents on the playground at the start and end of the day recently. It has been lovely to hear that the work that we are putting in each day is being noticed from exciting events like Young Voices to the small but important things, such as a child being more motivated to come to school and even asking to do their homework at the weekend! Following some of this feedback, I am looking at ways to use Tapestry and/or Dojo to capture some of these positive glimmers that show how things are getting a little better each day. I’ll let you know when this is up and running.

We are also in a period of change. This term we have moved some staff around to make sure that children’s learning and progress is prioritised and we are also still looking for our new Mr Wegg. He is obviously a difficult person to replace (and it is proving to be so) which means that the SLT and I are also mopping floors, sweeping up and are becoming increasingly familiar with the opening and closing procedures too. If anyone knows of an aspiring caretaker, please direct them to the advert on the Norfolk School’s website as we would love to talk to them about it. 

Meanwhile, our school progress journey continues and I look forward to more of these feedback conversations in the future.

Mr Hutchinson

 

From the School Log:

 

6th February 1984 - At 2:15pm, two boys collided on the playground. They were running around a corner and met head on. [Child A]’s front teeth were loosened and [child B]’s head cut open. First aid was applied. 42 years ago, it was still important for children to be safe on the playground. Whilst accidents will happen, they can be reduced by everyone encouraging children to play safe games and to look out for obstacles. 

 

 

Notifications/ Reminders:

 

Mental Health Week - Monday 9th-13th 

As part of mental health week, we have invited Hannah from Calm Cats to spend a 30 minute session with each year group to explore different methods and techniques to help children relax their body and mind, calm their nervous system and develop skills to regulate their emotions, feelings, thoughts and behaviour. These life long skills play an important role in developing and supporting children’s physical, mental and emotional health. 

More information on Calm Cats can be found here Calm Cats 

 

 

Special Menu Day - On Thursday 12th February the school meal will be a special menu- Lunar New Year.  The main meal will be sticky chinese rice & mixed green vegetables (not macaroni cheese) as per Arbor. The vegetarian option is chinese veggie rice (not vegetarian pie).

 

Parking & Littering

A polite reminder to park safely and considerately for our neighbours at drop off and pick up times.  It has also been brought to our attention that there has been a considerable amount of litter outside the school recently, please be mindful of this, if we can all do our bit to keep our local community area clean and litter free that would be great - thank you  

 

 

Spring Term Parent Consultations

Our spring term parent consultation evenings will be on Tuesday 10th March 3:30-5:30pm and Thursday 12th March 3:30-7pm.  These will be held in school, which gives you a chance to view your child's work and class displays.

You will be able to book a 10 minute slot with your child’s teacher via Arbor Parent Portal/APP from Thursday 12th February @6pm 

 

 

Minimoons after school club 

Here is the Link to book places in the Minimoons Club, this term it has a Winter Olympics theme.

 

 

Music Lessons

Is your child interested in learning to play the cello?  On Wednesday 11th February, Mrs Bunn our Cello teacher will be offering free cello taster lessons to children in years 2 and 3.  If your child is interested could you please inform the school office?  Mrs Bunn studied the cello at The Royal Academy of Music and has many years experience of teaching the cello.  She is also a secondary music teacher at Thorpe St Andrew School and one of our parents here at Hillside.  

 

 

NCC Parent Workshops - after half term we are continuing the free Norfolk County Council Parent Workshops.  This will be set up on Arbor for you to sign up shortly.

 

 

 

 

 

Fundraising Event for Tania Williams - on Friday 20th February Lisa Gudgoen is organising a fundraising event@The Cottage Pub and will be selling raffle tickets everyday on the KS2 playground from now until half term.  

 

 

Do you want to be a teacher?

Find out about UEA’s PGCE teacher training courses at our February events.

 

 

PAV Funball Academy - half term camps on Tuesday 17th February @ Hillside Avenue school.  Please book via; PAV half-term camp

 

 

Inspiring Imaginations - (building next to the nursery) have some fun events coming up including a 'Valentine's special' in half term and a couple of 'Mother's Day Specials' in March.  Up to date information is on their Facebook and Instagram pages 'Inspiringimaginationsuk' and they can be contacted by phone: 07760604440

email: inspiringimaginations@outlook.com

Sessions can be booked on https://bookwhen.com/inspiringimaginations

The  'play and learn together' sessions are ideal for families with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers and their holiday events welcome children up to 8 years old. Term time sessions start at 10-11.30am, but Isabel is always on site early so if you're dropping off and want to join her earlier just let her know!  The room is always set up by 8am! Friendly, welcoming sessions in a calm and cosy room, complimentary cuppa for the adults and snacks for the children, which is usually the very popular 'Toast  Time!'.  Play set ups inside and out and they offer birthday parties too!'

 

 

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