Hillside Avenue Highlights

Dear Parents and Carers,

A phrase that I use often in school is that ‘Feedback is a gift…’ This statement is true, even if the message that you are given makes you feel a little uncomfortable or speaks some truth that you might not be ready to hear. This is as true on a personal level as it is for us in school. The thing about feedback though, is that receiving it is a great way to help you to improve. So in that vein, we have shared a parent survey this week. Please respond to it honestly and with kindness so that we know what we need to do to improve the school further. Schools are learning institutions so we all need to learn and develop, not just the children. Thank you in advance for your contributions.

On another note, there will be many opportunities to come into school, attend performances and generally support the wider school community over the rest of this term. Thank you in advance for your support for each thing that you get involved in. I know that it means a lot to the children and is a special time of year in school. 

Mr Hutchinson

 

 

From the school log:

 

19th November 1979 - 2 children admitted; N.O.R. 462.  

Whilst the number of children on roll in the school is no longer quite so high, we are still on the larger side compared to all schools in Norfolk. We know that this is changing as fewer children are starting school across the county each year. We have had our open days but will happily provide individual tours for any families wanting to see the school. Please spread the word to encourage as many families as possible to choose Hillside Avenue for their children. #itshappeningathillside.

 

 

Notifications/ Reminders:

 

 

Parking outside school - We know that parking close to schools at the beginning and the end of the school day is a problem at most primary schools. Hillside Avenue and School Avenue are fairly narrow roads with lots of houses on, and therefore there are lots of driveways too. 

When parking in the local area, could all parents please consider the access needs of local residents as having your driveway blocked - if only for a moment - can be a cause of frustration and upset. 

Thank you for your support with an almost unsolvable problem. 

 

Children In Need 

Thank you to everyone who donated via the JustGiving page, so far we have raised £213.50 for Children in Need.  The donation page is still live, if you wish to make a donation  click here

 

 

Christmas Lunch 10th December

The deadline for ordering Christmas lunch is Friday 28th November, no orders can be made after this date.  Please be reminded this will be the only meal available on this day.  If your child does not have a Christmas lunch ordered you will need to provide a packed lunch from home. 

 

 

 

Friends of Hillside

Hillside Winter Fest is on Saturday 6th December from 11am to 2pm

Members of Friends will be collecting soft toy donations on Monday 17th, Wednesday 19th, and Friday 21st November at drop-off and pick-up

 

On Friday 28th its non uniform day in exchange for tombola donations for the Winter Fest.  Suggested donations are beer, wine, spirits, chocolates/sweets, confectionery gifts or other festive gift items. 

Please ensure items are all new/sealed and that edible items are well within date. Friends will have tables / be about in playgrounds for parents to drop off items

 

 

NEEDED:  A large YOUNG VOICES CHOIR BANNER

I have a sewing request!! 

When the Young Voices Choir goes to sing at the 02 on Monday January 19th we need to create a school banner that the Hillside choir can hold up to show where our school is sitting to help parents spot them from a long distance! 

 

Sewing is certainly NOT my strength and we are looking for anyone who thinks this might be their skill who could start to create this banner for the new year. 

 

If you think you could help could you possibly tell the school office ASAP and we'll have a plan on exactly what it should say.

 

Thanks in anticipation of finding some budding creative people out there to help. 

Thank, Mrs Robinson

 

 

 

 

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Saturday 29 November | 10am–12pm

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Broadland District Council - Broadland and South Norfolk's Christmas Toy Donation Appeal which aims to bring festive joy to children in need across the districts!

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JIngle Bell Jog Sir George Morse Park -  click here for details

 

Thorpe St Andrew School & Sixth Form - Christmas Fayre Saturday 22nd November 11am-3pm

 

 

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Hillside Avenue Highlights

Dear Parents and Carers,

Now that we are beyond the October half-term, we are already thinking about Christmas in school. The dates are in the diary for all of the performances that the children will be engaging in and rehearsals are very much under way. Thank you to the school staff for giving their time to make all of this possible and to the parents who drop their children off early and pick them up late for the practice sessions. This sort of thing really is a team effort and is something that sets Hillside apart from other primary schools. We really prioritise music and performance. 

The diary is pretty full between now and Christmas, with lots of tours for prospective new starters, parent’s evenings, Children in Need, and when we get to the start of December we start the festive performances and Hillfest (6th December). Thank you in advance for your support with the costumes, evenings sat on folding chairs and in cold churches, it really is a special time for the children as they get to take part in some of the traditional aspects of primary school life. 

I hope that you all have a restful weekend.

Mr Hutchinson

 

Notifications/ Reminders:

 

Royal British Legion - Poppy Appeal 

We have a few merchandise to sell on behalf of the Royal British Legion for Poppy Day. Year 6 pupils will be going around classes on Monday and Tuesday to sell if you would like your child to bring in some money for the collection boxes.  (Suggested donations range from 50p to £3)

 

Christmas Lunch 10th December

The deadline for ordering Christmas lunch is Friday 28th November, no orders can be made after this date.  Please be reminded this will be the only meal available on this day.  If your child does not have a Christmas lunch ordered you will need to provide a packed lunch from home. 

 

 

School Photographs

A reminder on Tuesday 11th November children will have their individual and sibling photographs.  Please can all children wear full uniform - NO PE kits to be worn on this day - Thank you

 

Parent Consultations Autumn Term

A reminder - you still have time to book your parent consultations which are happening next week in school on Tuesday 11th November between 3:30pm and 5pm and Thursday 13th November  between 3:30pm and 7pm. 

To book your 10 minute slot with your child's teacher you will need to log into your Arbor Portal/ APP - bookings go live from Monday 20th October  @ 6pm and close on Monday 10th November @ 8am

 

 

Flu immunisations 

A reminder - Flu immunisations are taking place in school for Yrs Rec - Yr6 on Wednesday 19th November.  If you do not want your child to have it, you will need to OPT OUT via this link https://eastanglia.schoolvaccination.uk/flu/2024/Norfolk

 

Children In Need

We are taking part in Children In Need again this year and we invite children to come into school on Friday 14th November in something yellow, spotty or you could even wear some Pudsey ears!  In return we ask if you could make a donation to Children In Need via our JustGiving page. 

Link to JustGiving page

 

Scholastic Bookfair

We are having the bookfair again this year 26th November - 3rd December.  Please keep an eye out for a separate email with details.

 

 

Attendance and Punctuality

Please ensure your child arrives on time for school each day and is ready to learn.  Arriving after registration is recorded as an unauthorised absence.  Pupils must be in school by 8:55am after this time you will need to bring your child to the office doors to be registered as a late arrival.   

 

Absent from school - please report any absence to the office by leaving a voice message on 01603 433453  or email office@hap-edu.uk . Please state the child's name/ class/ reason for absence and expected length of absence.  

Please refer to our Attendance Policy for further guidance https://www.hillsideavenue.org/attendance/

 

NHS Mental Health Support Team 

 

Norfolk NHS Mental Health Support Team are running some parent/carer webinars during November & December.  These are free for parents and carers to access online.  Please click on the links below for further information and to book.

 

Parent & Carer Webinars

 

SLEEP: supporting healthy sleep patterns

 

BIG EMOTIONS: Supporting positive behaviours

 

ANXIETY: Helping your child with fears & worries

 

 

Norfolk County Council Public Information Road Closure 

We have been notified that part of Thunder Lane will be closed from 17th November for approx 14 weeks.  Please bear this in mind for pick up and drop for school.  Further details our in this letter from Norfolk County Council Click here for letter of road closure