Despite the wet and windy weather everyone has thrown themselves into the Stubbers experience and enjoyed a day of fun filled activities! 

  

Year 4 - Science

Our year 4 scientists have been exploring the link between sound and vibration in a range of fun, but noisy, activities.

Luckily for the other year groups, the sun was shining last Thursday when year 4 began experimenting with drums and rice, guitars, cups linked with string and a variety of other instruments on the field.

By observing how these instruments created noises we discovered a link between sound and vibrations, concluding that sound is In fact a vibration passed through the air and received in our ears.  We will be finding out how the ear understands these vibrations next week.

Year 3 - Do plants need leaves to grow?

This was the question posed to inquisitive children in year 3 last week at the onset of their studies of the 7 life processes. In order for the budding scientists to test their predictions, they have planted 2 identical flowering plants and then removed the leaves from one of them. Having measured the height of both of the plants first, the children will continue to measure them for the next 4 weeks and record their results inorder to be able to answer the question. With the majority of the happy horticulturists predicting that the plant with leaves will grow taller than the one without...the children and staff are keenly watching the progress of the plants!

Watch this space for the results!

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 - Arianna, Ashley, Safia, Nora, Summer, Dylan

Y1 - Peggy-Lee, Vinnie, Amber, Freddie, Schadrac, Ellie

Y2 - Laura, Deniz, Lewis, Louise, Damyana, Jamie

Y3 - Jessica, Callum, Archie, May, Ashleigh, Peter

Y4 - Ellie, Yasin, Lisa, Teddie, Jennah, Aiste

Y5 - Sasha, Levi, Millie, Layomi, Summa, Damani

Y6 - Stephanie, Orchun, Ami, Jaden, Joana, Sebastian

LSG - Daniel

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!

High Five Hilldene!

Once again the fantastic Hilldene netball team demonstrated flair and skill on the court last week to take a convincing win in their final game of the season against Broadford’s Primary, with a final score of  a whopping 7-1!

What a fantastic finish to a great High 5 netball season for Hilldene's netballers and their coaches Mrs Madden and Miss Bull!

Well done everyone...we are all very proud!

Year 1 - When We Grow Up

Last Tuesday in Year 1 we spoke about what we wanted to do when we grow up. Everyone came dressed up for their future careers. As you can see, amongst us we have doctors, firemen, police women and zoo keepers in the making... and many more! An exciting day was had by all.

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 - Sonny, Jessie, Alfie, Aiden, Makayla, Oliver

Y1 - Alisha, Connor, Billy, Freya, Olivia, Sophie

Y2 - Florianna, Ibrahim, Nicole, Jack, Jackie, Harry

Y3 - Benson, Kaleya, Logan, Alex, Tilly, Jake

Y4- Nikodem, Ruby, Tilly, Jake, Nathan, Faria

Y5 - Jae, Jessica, Sydney, Vinney, Renee, Nicole

Y6 - Summer, Molly, Grace, Kaitlyn, Mollie, Joe

LSG - Nathan

Holiday Model Making!

With an interest in model making and History, one of Hilldene's Year 3 pupils was very busy during the Easter holiday constructing a model of the most well known prehistoric stone monument in the world...Stonehenge! With the assistance of his dad and some Jenga blocks , Logan enjoyed spending time learning about the amazing monument and creating an incredible model. and fact file.  The impressive piece of work is now on display in the junior library.


Well done Logan!

Welcome Back!

It is with immense pleasure and pride that I welcome you back as Headteacher for what promises to be an exciting and eventful summer term, with a whole host of inspiring and engaging learning opportunities for the children. I hope you and your families enjoyed a relaxing Easter break.

I am sure you will agree, it is an exciting time at Hilldene Primary school, and we are very pleased to welcome two new teachers this term; Mrs Rachel Houlston and Mrs Mary-Jane Goodwin. Mrs Houlston will be teaching full time in Reception and Mrs Goodwin will be working part time in Reception classes and the Nursery.

A full list of diary dates for the summer term is attached; this can also be found on the school website www.hilldene.havering.sch.uk.