Congratulations to last week's winner of the KS2 Maths Challenge. Well done to all of the junior children who took part this week.

Sports People 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!

Chinese New Year Celebrations in Reception

Children in Reception classes had an amazing time celebrating Chinese New Year last week. With an energetic dance workshop and making delicious spring rolls, great fun was had by all! The enthusiastic children also made their own Chinese dragon and created dances moves to the beats of drums and tambourines!

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 - Isaac, Esme, Emmanuel, Stephen, Freddie, Summer

Y1 - Courtney, Alexander-Lee, Franchesca-Jane, Billy, Jessica, Schadrac

Y2 - Cameron, Kayleigh, Juda, Mitchell, Robyn, Dante

Y3 - Erik, Charlotte, Ozlem, Joshua, Connor, Nancie

Y4 - Laney, Michael, Ryan, Chloe, Matthew, Ellie

Y5 - Ben, Tayla, Callum, Vinney, Ruby, Lewis

Y6 - Isaac, Arlinda, Jay, Jesse, Sebastian, Simone

Keep up the great work!

Charity Thanks

Congratulations and thank you to all the staff, pupils and parents for your generous charitable donations to The Salvation Army. Your donation of £481.45 has been greatly received and they have written to thank you all for your kindness .

Thank you for your continued support.

Year 2 - Dance

This half term Year 2 have been learning a dance routine to their favourite Disney song 'Under the Sea'. The boys and girls have been the perfect princesses and princes while learning to tap in time, mirror their partners and canon.

Congratulations to Year 2 who put on a perfect performance.

Captain Grammaticus visits Hilldene!

This week pupils at Hilldene Primary School were very lucky to receive a visit from the Quantum Theatre group, with their amazing show, Captain Grammaticus. Lots of educational fun was had by all and plenty of learning too! With many different characters to entertain the excited pupils (and adults), the show was punctuated with plenty of interaction which aided understanding of how to use grammar correctly. A fun filled, educational afternoon was had by all.

Sports People 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!

Safer Internet Day 2015

Tuesday 10th February was Safer Internet Day and to mark the occasion, our Digital Leaders delivered assembly about keeping safe online to pupils in KS1 and KS2. In addition, activities about how to keep safe online will be completed in all classes throughout the week. Parents may like to check out the website that has lots of great ideas and resources:


http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/2015

KS2 Maths Challenge Winner!

Congratulations to last week's winner of the KS2 Maths Challenge. Well done to all of the junior children who took part this week.

Hilldene's Swimming Sensations!

Year 5 have been making the most of their weekly swimming lessons at Hilldene Leisure Centre. The teachers are very impressed with the progress they are making already and it's only been 5 weeks! Some of the children were awarded with swimming certificates during Celebration Assembly on Friday... Mrs Jassal is on the lookout for the next Olympian Swimmer! Watch this space...

National Libraries Day

It's National Libraries Day on 7th February-a time to celebrate Libraries and the vital role they play in the community. As part of the celebrations children were invited to create new book covers for their favourite books, the results are displayed in all of the Havering Public Libraries. Our children contributed to the display at Hilldene Library. If you can why not pop into the Library and take a look, the display will be in place for at least a month.

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 - Teddy-Ray, Jak, Ty-Carrington, Lailah, Taiyou, Lilly-Mai

Y1 - Mayankho, Billy, Ellena, Lenny, Lexiann, Archie

Y2 - Riley, Taylor, Jonathon, Pia, Daisy, Luis

Y3 - Charlie, Amber, Ronnie, Bridie, Sydney-Rose, Aiden

Y4 - Brandon, Aiste, Jessica, Reece, Amy-Lea, Jake

Y5 - Logan, Levi, Callum, Remy, Petra, Rohan

Y6 - Princess, Timur, Damilola, Taya, Joshua, Amber

LSG - Charlie, Alfie-Lee

Keep up the great work!

KS1 Maths Challenge Spring Week 5

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!

This weeks maths challenge can be found here... 

Year 4 - Ocean maths

Year 4 children and grown-ups had a great morning taking part in the ocean maths workshop. Everyone enjoyed playing a multiplication 3-in-a-row game and some of the children even beat the adults! The year 4 staff would like to thank everyone that took part.

Read around

Year 4 and Reception had a lovely time sharing books and reading with each other. All the children were very well behaved and loved making some new friends. Reception children demonstrated some brilliant listening skills and the Year 4  children read to them with expression and enthusiasm!

5-a-day comes to Hilldene

On Monday children in Year 2 had a fantastic day exercising and dancing to their favourite 5-a-day routines. Each class were lucky to have an hour with Carly (from5-a-day) demonstrating how to get the most from exercise. After a lot of running, jumping, balancing and throwing, the exhausted athletes were ready to unwind to a relaxing 5-a-day cool down.

Well done Year 2 on a great day! 

Year 1 - Assembly

Last Friday afternoon Year 1 had their Spring term assembly.  With the hall full of excited family members, the children spoke confidently and clearly about the stories they had read in literacy, the properties of materials and about past and present toys.  The enthusiastic children sang beautifully and especially enjoyed an encore of 'Teddy Bear Rock'.  Well done Year 1!

Year 2 - Read together

Every Wednesday, Year 2 staff are overwhelmed by the growing support from parents during 'Read Together'.

This session allows children to enjoy and share reading their favourite books with their parents and friends.

Thank you to all the year 2 parents that come in every Wednesday at 8.45-9.00 and for your continued support.

Big Dance Friday!

Despite the cold, wintry weather conditions, pupils and staff put their best foot forward last week and kicked off the new year with Big Dance Friday! Sliding...shuffling...criss-crossing...there was no stopping the fantastic feet! Great fun was had by all and Big Dance Friday will continue to be a feature of Friday lunchtimes...watch out Strictly!

Safer Internet Day is coming!

The Digital Leaders had their first meeting this term and were busy preparing an assembly for Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 10th February. They will also share their presentation with parents at the Parents' workshop on Internet Safety on Monday 9th February at 2.30pm. Come along and find out how to keep your family safe online!