On Monday 5th March 2018, we will be celebrating Holi day. Holi is a Hindu festival that marks the arrival of spring. Known widely as the Festival of Colour, it takes place over two days, and is a celebration of fertility, colour, and love, as well as the triumph of good versus evil. People take […]
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Hillside School closed – Friday 2nd March
Due to the icy conditions of side roads and pavements – especially Field Avenue, the weather warning and the forecast for the rest of the day we have taken the decision to shut Hillside again today.
Hillside Closed Thursday 1st March
Due to the current weather conditions, the condition of the side roads and pavements- especially Field Avenue and the forecast for the rest of the day we have taken the decision to shut Hillside today. World Book Day will be rearranged.
Hillside Book Club
Today was our first Book Club meeting. Some of the children from Year 6 have been reading ‘Wonder’ by R.J Palacio and attended this mornings Book Club to discuss characters, plots and themes within the text. It was a fantastic session which showed how mature the children were when discussing ideas and when they differed […]
Coats & footwear for dressing up day
Due to the adverse weather conditions and those forecast for tomorrow, please ensure your children come to school in suitable footwear and outerwear. There have been children in school today without coats and girls with bare legs.
Family Shared Reading Sessions
Thank you to all the parents and families who have supported our shared reading session this afternoon. It was so lovely to see lots of happy children enjoying stories and books with their families.
Reminder: Procedures in the event that we need to close the school due to weather conditions
School Closure Procedures A Met Office weather warning is now in force in Stoke-on-Trent as snow and ice are forecast for the region. In preparation, please can I remind you all that, despite our best efforts to stay open, on occasions, the weather and the conditions on site may make this impossible. As a result […]
Go Wild Forest School Club Information
As we are predicted very cold temperatures on Thursday could those children who take part in the Go Wild Forest School Club (selected KS2 pupils) ensure that they wear lots of layers, e.g. leggings under trousers, lots of thin t-shirts, jumpers and waterproofs. They will also need hats, scarves and gloves. Thank you.
World Book Week Theatre Performance
Well done to the children (and parents) for braving the cold and snow this morning. We are now all cosy in the hall watching a performance of Charlotte’s Web. This will act as a stimulus for the children’s English lessons this week.
Shugborough Residential
Mrs. Rushton went to Shugborough during half term to meet the team and see where Year Three will be staying in a few weeks! It was very exciting: lots of activities are planned linked to the Stone Age and the yurts looked great and very roomy! Please be advised that your child will need lots […]