75th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day

Dear Parents and Carers, This year marks the 75th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day. Whilst current circumstance prevents us from going about our usual day-to-day lives,  we still think it is possible to have a stay-at-home street party to celebrate this momentous occasion and bring a bit of fun to the community. Should […]

Home Learning: Summer Term 2020

Dear Parents/Carers, We are sure that the children are coming to the end of the work booklets and resources that we sent home when we finished (two weeks before Easter). With there being much uncertainty at the moment, we are continuing to set home learning on a fortnightly basis. Teachers have been busy planning more […]

Consultation regarding RSE

Dear Parents/Carers, RE: Consultation regarding RSE We are writing to invite you to share your thoughts and opinions with us regarding the proposed changes in our PSHE teaching concerning our Relationship, Sex and Health Education (RSE) curriculum. At Hillside Primary School, we value your opinions and input regarding the education of your children and would […]

Welcome back to the Summer Term!

As the Easter Holidays draw to a close, we wanted to welcome you back to the Summer Term. We hope that you have kept yourselves busy, had lots of fun in the sunshine and spent lots of time in your gardens with your family. School has remained opened over the Easter period and staff at […]

Update: Food Vouchers for current eligible FSM pupils

The government have developed a new National Voucher Scheme to provide supermarket vouchers via an online portal. This replaces your current provider and needs to be set up again. The portal is experiencing numerous applications and are therefore asking for your patience during this time. They are doing their best to get the vouchers to […]

IMPORTANT: Applying for free school meals

Under normal circumstances, schools are not expected to provide free school meals to eligible children who are not attending school due to illness or if the school is closed. However, during the COVID-19 outbreak schools are continuing to provide support to these children, details below. Find out if you’re eligible for meal support while your […]

Geography Home Learning

This morning, you may have noticed a new link on our home learning page on the website. If you follow the link, it will give you details of how to access Oddizzi, a Geography-based learning website. Here, you will be able to explore the world through facts, videos and photos! There are also quizzes, which […]

New release: an information book explaining the coronavirus for children

Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for primary school age children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the coronavirus and the measures taken to control it. Find the link below: https://nosycrow.com/blog/released-today-free-information-book-explaining-coronavirus-children-illustrated-gruffalo-illustrator-axel-scheffler/

Hello Nursery Children!

Hello Nursery children! I hope you are all having a lovely play in the sunshine! ☀️ Mrs Dixon has given me a bath today and washed all of my clothes! I am nice and fluffy again! I am missing you and can’t wait to see you all again soon. Lots of love, Little Ted x […]

Virtual Easter Break Trips

As we will be stuck indoors for the forthcoming Easter holidays and not able to get out and about on holidays and on day trips we thought that we’d invite you along with us on virtual tours and trips. The following document details over 60 days out for you to explore and enjoy from the […]