Hillside Avenue Highlights

Dear Parents and Carers,

As I am writing this bit for the newsletter, I am looking out of the office window and can see daffodils coming into bloom, the sun is peeking through the clouds and it is really starting to feel that spring is here. 

In school, we are continuing our work that is focused on every child achieving their best every day. Whilst this might look slightly different for different children, the common features are that they are concentrating on their learning, presenting their work neatly and aiming to achieve their best each day. This will inevitably lead to higher outcomes for all, which in turn opens doors and choices for our children as they move through their lives. This is what school is all about and therefore this is the number one priority at Hillside Avenue. We really want to see every child flourish. 

Last week we welcomed a new member of the Broad Horizons Education Trust team to Hillside Avenue. Pete Bloomfield walked the school with me on Wednesday last week and was pleased to see the children working hard and trying their best. He could see the improvement journey that the school is on and offered some interesting tips for how we can move things forward even more. I will do some work on his ideas and share them with you when they are ready. 

Exciting times are ahead.

Mr Hutchinson

 

From the School Log:

 

Monday 5th March 1992: Morning SATs training.  This must have been the first time that children took SATs tests as the National Curriculum was introduced in 1992. Whilst these tests have moved on quite a lot since then, they are still very much part of school life. Our Year 6 children are making good progress towards their tests and the whole school is behind them so that they can achieve their best. 

 

 

 

 

Notifications/ Reminders:

 

World Book Day 

World Book Day is next Thursday (5th March). We would love to encourage as many children as possible to dress up in something to present a word. Please refer back to the World Book Day letter which was shared before half term to get ideas of how to do this. Nothing fancy required, just make sure your child knows what their word is. Teachers will be sending the £1 book vouchers home with children this week. These can either be used in exchange for one of the special £1 book titles produced for World Book Day, or used to get £1 off the price of a book from a bookshop. Happy reading!

 

There will be a change to the menu to coincide with World Book Day- Neverland Hot Dogs or Jack’s Beanstalk Burrito with Paddington’s Orange Marmalade Sponge. (further details are in a separate email sent out earlier this week)

 

Spring Term Parent Consultations

A reminder you can still book for the 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 - please note bookings close 12:00 the day before each date. 

 

 

 

Hilldale Breakfast and Afterschool Club

Hilldale welcome all children from Hillside Avenue Primary Reception to year 6

They currently have vacancies, if interested please contact Sue or Linda at Hilldale15@yahoo.com or alternatively register at Hilldalebreakfastafterschoolcluc.ipalbookings.com

Or please come and visit anytime

Breakfast 7:45am until 8:45am (breakfast included) £7

After school 3:15pm until 5:45pm (snack provided) £14

 

Free Norfolk County Council Workshops

There are still spaces available on the KS1 and KS2 Maths and English Workshops which start next week.  If you would like to attend please sign up via Arbor.  There are 4 sessions for each year group and you do not need to sign up for all 4. 

 

FRIENDS 

Hello this is Ms Richards,

I am writing this as the new Chairperson of the Friends of Hillside committee and want

to start by saying thank you to Rob Elvin for his leadership over the last few months.

We are busy organising some exciting experiences and fundraisers for this term and into

the summer term.

 

Recently funded by The Friends

Each year group watched James Mayhew paint some amazing pictures whilst we

listened to Caroline Specca play classical tunes on her violin. James is a children’s author

and Caroline was a former player at the Royal Opera House, it really was an exceptional

experience. The pictures are now on display, look out for them when you are in school.

 

I’m sure many of your children told you about ‘Calm Cats’ , a wellbeing experience

enjoyed by all the children and adults. Hannah led each year group in relaxation and

regulation techniques. We feel that this had some great benefits for the children and

perhaps they can share with you some of the ideas they learned.

 

Dates for the future

Monday 9th, Wednesday 11th and Friday 13th March - Mother’s Day gift sale, on the KS2

Playground

 

9th March the launch of a big fundraising challenge - more information next week!

 

16-20th March - a whole school experience with a farm animal in the quad

 

23rd March - preloved uniform sale

 

Saturday 27th June - Hillfest

 

If you would like to join us as part of the committee, a volunteer or with ideas for

fundraising, please speak to me or a member of the committee.

Thank you

Sara Richards

Chair@hillsidefriends.com