Hillside Avenue Highlights

Dear Parents and carers,

Well, I think that we can safely say that summer is here! Thank you to everyone for the calm and measured approach that we have seen around school during the current heatwave. I am glad that a change of clothes, regular drinks, shorter playtimes and lots of windows open have helped school to continue uninterrupted this week. I believe that things will cool down a little over the weekend and will be back to normal soon. That will certainly be a relief. 

In the summer we also have lots of school events taking place and the results of standardised tests start to come through too. It was delightful to see the children from Nursery to Year 2 trying their best in their respective sports days last week, all trying their best to run, jump and throw in front of their parents and carers. The Y5 and Y6 event is scheduled for next week, so at least things will have cooled down a bit by then. There are lots of trips happening at the moment too. Thank you to all of the staff for organising them and the parents helping too. I hope that everyone has a lovely time. 

Positive outcomes at Hillside Avenue come in many different forms. From balancing an egg on a spoon for the first time on sports day, to doing an abseil on a residential, performing in an end of year concert or show or passing your Year 1 Phonics Check. These are just some of the ways that children flourish in our school and are only possible when everyone is working together with the shared intent to make them a success. Thank you for being part of this journey. 

Mr Hutchinson

 

From the school log:

27th June 1951: School closed pm. Boys gave display of physical culture and pyramids and girls gave a display of country dancing on the Thorpe village green by the river. A very well attended and pleasant afternoon. It was lovely to see our Reception children showing their maypole dancing skills at the Hillfest: Summer Evening last Friday, as well as the boys and girls of the choir singing their songs too. I am proud that all children have so many opportunities to perform at Hillside Avenue. Long may it continue.  

 

Notifications/ Reminders:

 

Norwich Foodbank would like to send a huge Thank You to Hillside Avenue students,families and staff who have donated 158kg of food since September  This is enough to provide 53 days worth of food.  Please click here to see the certificate which also has a QR code for further information on items that can be donated at anytime.

 

Orders For School Uniform will close on the 13th July to enable orders to be processed by the end of term.  Some items are currently out of stock but please keep checking as we are expecting a delivery of new stock soon.  Orders for new uniform will open again on 1st September.

 

The Big Norfolk Holiday Fun activity programme provides holiday activities for children and young people aged 5-16  throughout the holidays. Please click here for further information via the website. Bookings open on Sunday 21st June via booking system Eequ

Families who are eligible for free school meals can sign up for FREE.

 

Free School Meals - NCC has expanded the criteria to claim free school meals.

Have your family circumstances changed?  Not sure If you are eligible for free school meals?  Want to find more information on the changes being made to FSM in September 2026?  

You can find further information and apply via Norfolk County Council website https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/38166  or email  fsm@norfolk.gov.uk 

(paper copies of the NCC application form are also available from the school office)

 

Music Lessons - if your child would like to learn a musical instrument, please let the office know who will put their name on the waiting list.  If your child currently has music lessons and does not want to continue, please let the office know as soon as possible before the registers are prepared for September.

 

 

 

 

Norwich Swan - Please click here to see their advert for learn to swim sessions this summer

 

Calm Cats -  you can book summer sessions via this link https://www.calm-cats.com/book-now

 

 

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

 

 

Kids - NCC Parent Carer Service for Norfolk have a number of workshops and events coming up, please click the links below for more details;

Self care Sunday

July wellbeing session

Summer workshop

Summer events

Dad's time

 

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