Hillside Avenue Highlights

Dear Parents and carers,

At Hillside Avenue we are committed to working with parents and families to help every child to flourish in their primary school years. This work takes many forms and includes activities such as the recent parent consultations on the new RSHE* curriculum (both in-person and online), recent maths cafes in Reception/Year 1 and some upcoming workshops delivered by Norfolk County Council that are designed to help children and families with the challenges of modern life. 

The first of these is the ‘Transition to High School’ session on the 19th June which will give advice and support for parents of our wonderful Year 6 children who are preparing for the next step of their education as they move to Year 7 at high school. Following this will be a session on the 26th June on the topic of ‘Growth Mindset’ which is an idea that really helps children to understand that confidence and self esteem can be built through knowing that hard work and taking the opportunities that are available to them. 

The Autumn term will see the return of the popular ‘Protecting Children Online’ (3rd November). This was well attended last year and I hope that it will be just as popular this time too. We have english and maths based sessions planned for later in the year too, all future dates will be shared in September. 

If there is an area of school life that you would like some support or guidance on that is not currently covered, please let me know.

Mr Hutchinson

 

 

* RSHE is an abbreviation for relationships, sex and health education. A mix of RSE (relationships and sex education) and PSHE (personal, social, health and economic education.)

 

From the school log:

June 11th 1984: Parents of the children who will be in Mrs Neville’s class next year spent the afternoon at school with their children. We have many transition activities planned for new children over the last 5 weeks of the term. From stay and play in Nursery and Reception to the move up morning where children will spend time with their new teachers on Thursday 9th July. New classes and teachers will be shared on Friday 3rd July. Thank you to all parents who have completed the preference surveys, these will close on Monday 15th June. 

 

Notifications/ Reminders:

 

Personal property on school grounds - a polite reminder to all families that if you choose to leave bikes/scooters etc on the school grounds that they are left at your own risk.  Where possible we advise you to padlock items to the bars under the bike shelters.  Please be mindful of taking the correct item home at the end of the day. 

 

Year 4 Bikeability - just a reminder that this is on Friday 26th June.  If your child is taking part they will be bringing home a Bike Checklist shortly.  Please don’t forget their bike and helmet for the day!

 

Norfolk County Council Workshops - we have two free workshops coming up; Friday 19th June 2pm - 3pm Transition to High School and on Friday 26th June 2pm - 3pm Growth Mindset.  More information will be sent out via Arbor. 

 

Children's Commissioner for England - would appreciate for as many families as possible to complete the national survey, The Big Future.  

More information can be found here https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/the-big-future/

 

Please click here  http://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfuture.

 

FRIENDS

 

It’s the COLOUR RUN at Hillfest Summer Evening next week!! The excitement around

school is growing! Please sign up on Class List by Monday 15th. 

 

Are you able to help throw ‘COLOUR’ at the runners?

Please let a member of the committee know so we can add you to the rota

 

If you are first aid trained would you be willing to be available if needed?

 

Please give your name to a member of the committee

 

Thank you for all your support for our many fundraising activities to support your

children in school

 

Sara Richards

Chair of Hillside Friends committee

chair@hillsidefriends.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thorpe St Andrew FC - coaches and players wanted, click here see to see flyer for further details 

 

 

Family Voice Norfolk May 2026 Newsletter - please click here to read 

 

 

Premier Education - Summer Holiday Club, please click here for a flyer with further details.

 

Kids registered charity that supports parent/ carers with children with additional needs and disabilities.  Please click here for their June newsletter along with a flyer for their new Dads group. 

 

Thorpe Football Academy Player development camps over the summer.  Please click here for flyer information.    

 

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