Year Six are extending their learning about the Victorians this afternoon by using geography. They are using a map of Stoke-on-Trent from 1890 and identifying different areas on it by their six-figure grid references.
Category Archives: History
Year One’s Local Adventure!
Year One have been on an adventure, putting their observation skills to the test on their local walk to Milton. They looked for geographical features including human (man made) features like shops and roads and physical (natural) features like the fields at the park. They enjoyed their walk, their chippy lunch and a play before […]
VE Day pictures
Apologies for the delay in getting this video onto the app, we have been considering how best to collate the many pictures we have had sent in. Thank you so much for your involvement with VE Day; it is fantastic to have seen such a positive response. We hope you all had a lovely day. […]
Hillside VE Day Celebrations 🇬🇧
Have you spotted our VE Day piece in the Sentinel today? Its a full page article which showcases brilliantly our supportive community, our community spirit, our hard work and our amazing children and school. Well done to Mr Frost for such a well written piece and thank you to all for your contributions. A fantastic […]
Hillside’s VE Day banner
Has anyone noticed the new banner up outside of school whilst on their daily exercise? Thank you to the children still attending for producing this!
VE Day itinerary
If you’re wondering how to structure your day on Friday and what activities you could do throughout the day, here is an itinerary you may find useful!
Important news for VE Day photos and more activities
Whilst we have requested that photos of activities that you complete prior to the day are sent to the school email by Thursday 7th May so that they can be used by the Sentinel, please feel free to also send in any photos of your VE Day celebrations on Friday. We would still love to […]
VE Day Stay-at-home Street Party
We are excited to announce that the Sentinel have expressed interest in our efforts to deliver a stay-at-home street party for the pupils of Hillside. A reminder that any photos of activities completed will be collated and put up on the website and school app for all to see on the afternoon of Thursday 8th […]
VE Decorations in school
Thanks to the children attending Hillside over the last few days, the school is beginning to undergo a small transformation. In preparation for VE Day, there is Union Flag bunting hung up in the corridors, spitfire mobiles dotted around the school and a big VE Day banner in the main foyer. Keep your eye out […]
VE Day music update
Mr Hall has updated his website; for more VE Day songs to learn and sing along to, you can visit his website https://jamsinging.wordpress.com/ve-day-75-8th-10th-may-2020/ VE Day 75 8th-10th May VE Day – or ‘Victory in Europe Day’ – marks the day towards the end of World War Two (WW2) when fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe came […]