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About Us

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ABOUT US
  • Welcome
  • Values
  • Promoting British Values
  • Behaviour
  • Our Staff
  • Current Vacancies
  • Schools’ Learning Alliance
  • Guestbook
  • Our Community
  • Our Outdoor Learning Environment
  • House System
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The school opened its doors for the first time in September 1986 to welcome its first pupils. Hillside’s educational and social atmosphere stems from a dedicated and committed staff, they welcome diversity of the children’s experience, and positive attitudes to all aspects of school life. We are a two-form entry school with 460 pupils on roll. We have an amazing team of 65 staff members also. At Hillside we have the privilege of running a Breakfast Club every morning from 7:50am – 8:50am and an Afterschool Club from 3:15pm – 6:00pm, in our Family Centre. See the school office for booking a place.

We had major building works to improve our classrooms’ learning environment in 2011.

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Our School Motto

Our motto of ‘Inspiring the future’ reflects our vision for all of our children to be proud, active citizens of the part they will play in their own and other’s lives.

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Our Vision

Hillside Vision:

At Hillside, we are committed to building a community where all citizens respect each other. We celebrate diversity, encourage inclusion for all and develop collaborative skills to enable effective contributions to our school, local area and the wider world.

Excellent teaching and the design of our curriculum, equips all young people with the knowledge and skills for future challenges as lifelong learners. The curriculum stimulates their curiosity of how people, places, and events have influenced how we live today.

Our values are at the heart of our school.  We are committed to creating a safe, happy and caring learning environment where we will support each other to thrive and succeed. We strive to remove the barriers to success and build resilience to achieve. We encourage parents, teachers and community members to be actively involved in our children’s lives and learning.

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Our Mission Statement / Aims:

Is to put outstanding education and lifelong learning at the heart of everything we do, by:

  • Delivering innovative and inspiring teaching and learning through an enriched curriculum.
  • Making our learning experiences fun and enjoyable.
  • Working in partnership with pupils, teachers, parents and our culturally diverse community to ensure that all members have a voice.
  • Providing a safe, happy and caring environment that is stimulating and engaging, which enables every child to achieve their potential.
  • Promoting personal responsibility and growth.
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Our Values

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School Times

Nursery morning children 8:30 – 11:30 and afternoon children 12:30 – 3:30
Reception 8:50 – 3:10 (Gate is open from 8:45)
Phase 1 (Years 1, 2 and 3) 8:50 – 3:15pm
Phase 2 (Years 4, 5, 6) 8:50 – 3:10pm
The doors open at 8.45 am and parents are responsible for the safety of their children until that time. Class doors close by 8:55am. Any children arriving after this time will need to sign in at the Front Office where they will be marked late.

At the end of the afternoon the teachers will deliver the children to the appropriate outside door. If you need more than a few words with your child’s teacher, please make an appointment to speak with them more fully after school when they are not responsible for a full class of children.

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Healthy Snacks

Children are allowed to bring in Healthy snacks for break times. This could  include fruit, health bars, crackers or breadsticks etc. Crisps and chocolate bars are not permitted. We feel that it is extremely important for our children to have access to water all through the day which is why we have water fountains outside in the playground.
Research suggests that water and keeping children hydrated impacts on learning skills in a really positive way. Please ensure your child brings a water bottle each day to keep in the classroom. Other flavoured drinks maybe consumed at lunch times.

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School Uniform

Required branded items:

  • School jumper or cardigan with logo
  • School tie for Years 5 and 6

Optional branded items:

  • School fleece
  • School PE t-shirts
  • School Gym bag
  • School book bag

Generic items that are allowed instead of branded:

  • Grey or black trousers/shorts
  • Grey or black pinafore dress/skirt
  • Blue checked dresses can be worn in the Summer Term only
  • Grey or black tights
  • White polo shirt (Nursery – Year 4)
  • White shirt suitable for wearing of ties (Years 5 & 6)
  • Grey or black socks if wearing trousers or school shorts
  • White socks if wearing summer dresses
  • Black school shoes

PE Kit:

  • PE t-shirt – plain house colour
  • Blue PE shorts
  • Plimsolls or trainers for PE
  • Navy or black plain tracksuits for outside PE in the winter.

Every item of clothing and possession brought to school should be clearly marked with the child’s name

No jewellery except for:

  • stud earrings which are removed or covered with micropore tape for PE. (Tape to be provided from home)
  • analogue watches – no Smart watches
  • medical items.

 

A change of shoes is expected in the winter months when going on the field at break and lunch.

School uniform (including PE kit) can be obtained from the school upon completion of an online order using the Tucasi/Scopay link below.

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Click here to find out how to order school uniform.
Uniform sales are held during the Summer Holidays.

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Financial Information

We are required to publish the numbers of school employees that have a gross annual salary of over £100000.

At Hillside Primary School no staff earn more than £100,000 a year.

More financial information can be found on the Government’s website here:

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