Home Learning Emails

Thank you to those parents who have already shared their child’s achievements and learning through our new home learning email. The photos and emails have really made the staff smile. We would love to receive more and wanted to remind you of our home learning email: homelearning@hillsideprimary.org.uk We look forward to hearing from you and…

Science Enquiry 6

Hello to my budding scientists! Hopefully, you are enjoying our weekly science challenge, which will be helping you to develop your working scientifically skills too. Here’s the next science enquiry challenge… Which material will make the strongest boat? I wonder which materials you are going to use to make your boats? As it’s developing your…

Year 6 Stanley Head

Unfortunately the current situation meant that Year 6 were unable to enjoy their residential at Stanley Head scheduled for last week, however we arranged the next best thing for them! Year 6 children have spent a day each in small groups at the Outdoor Education Centre enjoying activities such as baking bread, making fires to…

Science Enquiry 5

Hi everyone, it’s Miss McCann with your next science challenge. I hope you observed what happened to shadows over the day for your last challenge and saw some interesting changes. This week’s science challenge is practising your research skills by looking at foods in your cupboard and finding out which type of food they are…

Back to school relaxation tips

Claire from Relax Kids (who has been working with Year One) has sent a really helpful guide for parents and children that we have added to our home learning page on the website. Please have a look at the activities and tips as they may support you and your child as they transition back to…