Our Open Afternoons have been a great success, and it has been lovely to welcome so many parents in with the children to visit the classrooms after school.

Parents commented that it was wonderful to be able to see inside the classrooms and the things the children have been talking about, how they enjoyed looking at examples of children's work, and the learning resources they use. 

Children, too, were delighted to have their parents in school, and to be able to show them round proudly!

Day 1: Our Year 5 children arrived safely and settled down to their first activities, after which they gathered in the marquee for lunch. Today's activities were based around team building challenges, puzzles, problem solving and survival skills - including shelter building and fire-lighting. A great first day.

Day 2: A rather rainier day - a good day for building waterproof shelters! Children have been great in their team activities again today, including rope challenges and canoeing. A busy day, and the rain did not dampen spirits!

Day 3: The children had a good night and were up bright and early for breakfast this morning. A quick group photo after breakfast before more activities and then packing up today.

Children returned for normal home time after a fantastic three days away.

Further photos can be viewed in our Gallery here:

https://www.hillsideavenue.org/y5-residential-2021/

Parents of children starting in September 2022 were invited to our Open Evening on Thursday 7th October 2021. Our visitors were able to tour around the classes, and see examples of different learning across the school, as well as looking in detail at the Nursery and Reception classrooms.

The general introductory talk about the school introduced them to the ethos of the school, what we offer in the curriculum, arts, music, sport and other opportunities; and new parents were able to meet some of the school staff, including the Nursery and Reception teachers, and ask questions. It was an enjoyable and successful evening, with the school also looking quite magical in the early evening light!