Despite the inclement weather, many parents turned up to see Year 6 share what they have been learning this half term. This included a poetry recital, top tips on helping them with their maths, important SATs information, listening to examples of their written work as well as watching videos of their High School Musical dance routines. Wow we have been busy! What will the next half term bring?

Year 4 Literacy- Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

Year 4 have been reading a book called Wolves by Emily Gravett. The story ends suddenly with the rabbit disappearing. The children have become police officers and news reporters this week to help solve the mystery. They looked at evidence, studied a crime scene and had a chance to interview the main suspect. They all had great fun during this activity and they are looking forward to writing their own newspaper reports about the crime!

Year 6 - We've been Weaving!

Year 6 have been learning about the ancient Mayan civilisation, who lived in Central America two thousand years ago. Weaving was a very important part of their culture. Using wool, lolly sticks and paper a lot of fun was had creating patterns and weaving our own designs. 

Reception welcome Quiff and Pickles!

Animated children in the Reception classes, excitedly greeted the year group guinea pigs Quiff and Pickles last week.

Goldilocks Visits Reception

"Who's Been Eating My Porridge?"

This was the question on everybody's lips in Reception classes last week when Goldilocks visited and ransacked the empty classrooms during assembly. Descriptions of the breakfast burglar were written...WANTED! posters were created...the garden was thoroughly searched! Goldilocks could not be found! With tummies rumbling, the courageous children prepared more delicious porridge which they then enjoyed tasting...and it wasn't too salty!

KS1 Maths Challenge Winner!

"Triangle is the answer. What is the question."

Congratulations to our year 1 winner who suggested the question, "What shape is half of a diamond?"  Well done to all of the Infant children who took part this week.

Sports person of the week

Each week outstanding performance, effort and achievement in P.E and sporting activities is identified by our qualified Sports Coaches and class teachers. Pupils who shine in lessons, clubs and activities outside of school are recognised and celebrated each week in our Friday celebration assembly.

Well done to all the children for their fantastic sporting efforts last week!

Hilldene Weekly Golden Book Winners

Every week, teachers identify 2 outstanding pupils in their class who have had a fantastic week either academically or socially or both! These pupils are entered into the Golden Book and are announced during our Friday morning celebration assembly. Our fabulous winners in the infants receive a certificate in assembly and parents of the 'golden' children in the juniors receive a letter home, informing parents of their child's fantastic achievement.

Congratulations to last week's winners:

Reception - Esme , Jak, Lailah, Jahdir, Summer, Callum

Y1 - Billy, Alisha, Ellena, Isaac, Tyler, Lily

Y2 - Alfie, Alice, Camron, Sinem, Jamie, Maegan

Y3 - Emily, Calum, Sheera, Sarah, Peter, Sydney-Rose

Y4 - Faria, Mikee, James, Ruth, Ellie, Ben

Y5 - Mikee, Alex, Cydnee, Ella, Renee, Aston

Y6 - Timur, Chloe, Amber, Sebastian, David, Kirsty

LSG - Charlie

Keep up the great work!

Baby News!

Mrs Gillard's little bundle of joy has arrived!

Congratulations to Mrs Gillard on the safe arrival of her beautiful baby boy.
Baby James made his entry into the world last week weighing a healthy 8lb 1oz.

Our very best wishes to the Gillard family...Nappy Days!

Year 4 - Dances from Different Cultures

During PE lessons, Year 4 have been learning about dances from different cultures. This week they have choreographed their own Indian dances using ribbons, scarves and bells. The final dances were beautiful!

Hilldene Weekly Golden Book Winners

Every week, teachers identify 2 outstanding pupils in their class who have had a fantastic week either academically or socially or both! These pupils are entered into the Golden Book and are announced during our Friday morning celebration assembly. Our fabulous winners in the infants receive a certificate in assembly and parents of the 'golden' children in the juniors receive a letter home, informing parents of their child's fantastic achievement.

Congratulations to last week's winners:

Reception - Noreen, Jenson, Carlton, Indigo-Jade, Olivia, Harry

Y1 - Harry, Peggy-Lee, Tilly, Joshua, Caden, Lexiann

Y2 - Emilija, Reggie, Jolene, Bernadas, Calum,  Layla

Y3 - Oliver, Amber, Joshua, Willow, Ashleigh, Owen

Y4 - Henoc, Aiste, Grace, Bobby, Rui, Lucy

Y5 - Molly, Remy, Yenbon, Lewis, Godwin, Tia

Y6 - Natalia, Grace, Ernesta, Joe, Keegan, Charlie

Keep up the great work!

Maths Challenge Winner - KS1 Week 4

"Write the names of objects in real life that are square..."

Congratulations to our winner in Year 1 who filled five post-it notes with her ideas! These included objects such as a coaster, a box lid and a light switch.  Well done to all of the Infant children who took part this week.

Year 4 Visit Vue Cinema

Year 4 went to the Vue cinema in Romford today to watch the BBC 'Ten Pieces' film.  Ten Pieces aims to open up the world of classical music to children – and inspire them to develop their own creative responses to the pieces through music, dance and art. Five BBC Orchestras and the BBC Singers are involved, as well as celebrities such as Barney Harwood from Blue Peter. We had a really good time and can't wait to start composing.  We hope the whole school can get involved in this music project and will begin making our own creative responses soon....

Hilldene Reading Buddies!

Children who have been chosen to be reading buddies this year were awarded their badges in assembly this week. Reading with younger children will enable them to learn from each other and help them meet their reading targets. Buddy duties are carried out at least twice a week and all the Buddies have regular training sessions with Miss Rogers.

We hope that all the children involved enjoy their sessions and benefit from them.

Year 4 Finished Art Work

As promised here are some of our fantastic finished pictures in the style of Henri Rousseau.

Spooky Story Writing Competition

Do you like writing stories? Is Halloween your favourite time of year? Then why not enter our new competition?

All you have to do is write a short spooky story between 500-1000 words. Remember to include your name and class on your entry and then hand it to your teacher by 20th October.

Your teacher will choose two winners from each class who will receive a certificate.

The stories will be displayed in the Library and entered for a national competition.

If you are a winner of the national competition you will receive a personalised, signed copy of a new book called 'Witchworld'. Plus the Library will get 10 new books as well.

Happy writing!

Maths Challenge Week 4

Do you like a puzzle or challenge? Can you think creatively? If the answer is 'yes', our weekly Maths Challenge is perfect for you. Each week there will be a fresh challenge to give your grey matter a work out. Most of the activities are open ended - it is about having creative ideas to apply to your maths.

Simply post your ideas on the Math Challenge board on a Post It note and each week a winner will be selected and announced in Celebration Assembly.

Remember...you have to be in it to win it!

Good luck!

The KS1 and KS2 Weekly Maths Challenge is located here..

Hilldene Weekly Golden Book Winners

Every week, teachers identify 2 outstanding pupils in their class who have had a fantastic week either academically or socially or both! These pupils are entered into the Golden Book and are announced during our Friday morning celebration assembly. Our fabulous winners in the infants receive a certificate in assembly and parents of the 'golden' children in the juniors receive a letter home, informing parents of their child's fantastic achievement.

Congratulations to last week's winners:

Reception - Ashley, Maksimas, Sofia, Lexie, Samuel, Summer

Y1 - Vinnie, Harry-George, Billy, Mylie, Jimmy, Molly

Y2 - Freddy, Taylor, Camron, Louise, Maisie,  Zayn

Y3 - Alfie, Jessica, Alfie R, Ozlem, Aiden, Elaina

Y4 - Heidi, Rutun, Tilly, Ryan, Teddy, Austeja

Y5 - Bradly, Tia, Joshua, Keziah, Rhea, Rohan

Y6 - Brooke, Nathan, Brandon, Adanna, Laura, Phoebe

Keep up the great work!

National Poetry Day

National Poetry day was celebrated at Hilldene Primary this week. With the theme of Remember, each year group were challenged to the task of remembering a poem... however long or short!

Congratulations to our Year 6 pupils for their fantastic performance of the poem,  Adventures of Isabel by Ogden Nash in assembly on Friday morning.

Well done to everyone!