Keeping Fit in Reception

Reception have been keeping fit in an imaginative way this week. They have been developing a range of singing and movement styles, keeping in time to the music and most importantly, having lots of fun. This song was ‘My name is Joe’ from YouTube. The children love it. 😁  

Y3/4 Sports Skills Festival

Year 3 and 4 have had a fantastic afternoon at the sports festival, despite the weather. They developed a range of hockey and rugby skills in a competitive environment. Although we did get a little bit wet, it did not dampen our spirits and all children agreed that is was so good to be able […]

Gymnastics in Year Three

In PE this week, Year Three have worked in pairs to create some fantastic gymnastic sequences using a variety of different floor shapes. They have shown amazing creativity and team work and have helped each other to improve their shapes. Well done Year Three!  

FREE Stoke City Daughter and Dads programme

Hi All,   Stoke City Community Trust are running another 11 week ‘Daughters and Dads’ programme beginning on Tuesday, July 13th from 6pm-7.30pm at the bet365 stadium.   DADS is a free physical activity and education programme for 5-11 years old girls and their fathers/father-figures who want to be more active together.   There will again […]

Impact of exercise on the human body – an investigation 

Yesterday, Year Six planned an investigation to see the impact of exercise on the human body. After discussing the meaning of ‘impact’, and all of the possible things that could change after exercise, children planned a fair investigation ensuring that they change only one variable. Some pupils measured the impact on heart rate, others measured […]

Funetics and Sports at Hillside

In the EYFS and Key Stage 1, the children took part in dance sessions, team games, individual skills tests and parachute games. We were very fortunate with the weather and it was a very enjoyable and successful day.

Funetics and Sports at Hillside in Key Stage Two

On Friday, Nigel Edwards, our School Games Organiser, and Vicki Lightfoot came to Hillside to deliver the Funetics programme to Key Stage 2. The activities were based on traditional athletics. The children participated in speed bounce, sprinting, long jump, throwing and skipping. They also had the opportunity to act as time keepers and scorers. For […]

Easter Competition Winners

A huge congratulations to our Easter competition winners. We were blown away with the effort that the children had put into their designs. After much deliberation, each class teacher made the difficult decision and chose two winners who received the prize of a large chocolate egg. A big well done to all who took part. […]

Easter preparations in Year Five

This week, Year Five have been super busy completing their extended writing which is based on our key text of the term, ‘How to Train Your Dragon’. The children have been writing a persuasive letter to Stoick the Vast, informing them of their views about catching dragons. Also, the children completed their P.E. lesson, in […]

World Sleep Day 2021

World Sleep Day is officially next Friday, but as that is also Comic Relief, we have decided to celebrate a week early at Hillside, especially after a tiring first week back for many of our children! The children have been learning today about how sleep can help to keep them physically and mentally healthy, alongside […]