Enrico Bertelli and his team from Conductive Music CIC visited us last Wednesday for a morning of making music!  During this science/music session, the children warmed up using body percussion and progressed to rhythmic composition.  Then they each drew an instrument using graphite pencils to create a graphite-based circuit.  Once this drawing was connected to a MakeyMakey board and a PC, the children were able to play their picture/instrument!  Children from St Ursula's also joined us for a session.  We had a lot of fun!

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!

Reception - Busy Bakers!

Last week Reception were very busy bakers!  We read 'Biscuit Bear' by Mini Grey and then designed and made our own biscuits.  We rolled the dough, used the bear cutter and decorated them with our 3D shape sweets.

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 - Ava, Taylor, Jack, Ronnie, Jamie, Scarlett

Y1 - Sam, Summe4r, Jahdir, Noah, Issac, Tolu

Y2 - Connor, Hazaifa, Jack, Chiamaka, Archie, Freya

Y3 - Luis, Ella, Keeley, Oliver, Ibrahim, Jessica

Y4 - Elaina, Ria, Jessica, Erik, Willow, Chris

Y5 - Ethan, Amy, Brandon, Aaliyah, Ruth, Ralph

Y6 - Summa, Jassabella, Cain, Jennifer, Kieran, Shay

LSG -  Abigail

The Importance of Arriving at School on Time

Some shocking facts!

Children in Need

Congratulations and huge thanks to generous pupils, parents and staff for raising a whopping £663 for Children in Need last Friday.


An action packed day of fund raising was enjoyed by all, dressed in their favourite hero costumes.  Scrumptious cakes were baked,  sold and devoured to raise money for this fantastic cause. 


Well done and thank you - you are all Hilldene Heroes!

Football - VS Pyrgo

The Hilldene  team played their second game of the season against Pyrgo last week. After quickly going 2-0 down the boys tightened up their defence and looked the better team for much of the game; with Henoc scoring to make it 2-1 before half time. Unfortunately, the game ended 5-1 after a late surge of attacks from Pyrgo, who have some very talented players. A special mention must go to goalkeeper Bradley, who kept Hilldene in the game with some very impressive and brave goalkeeping. The team must get back to winning ways when they play against St Ursusla's next week!

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 - Matas, Evita, Claudette, George, Jamal, Daisy

Y1 - Melina, Callum, Carlton, Adela, Annabelle, Karys

Y2 - Marlee, Esther, Talha, Ellie, Arijus, Mylie

Y3 - Amy, Zayn, Keeley, Mitchell, Alfie, Laura

Y4 - Owen, Saffa, Jake, Teddie, Kiahan, Shaye

Y5 - Emily, Ellie, Nikolas, Charlie-Ray, Emily, Ellie

Y6 - Chelsea-Lee, Calvin, Sydney, Callum, Amir, Brooke

LSG -  Abigail

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!

Hilldene Remembers

A special Remembrance Assembly was held on Wednesday morning to commemorate Armistice day, particularly remembering those in our own community who have suffered loss. Poppy wreaths, which were made by the pupils, were  laid whilst the pupils sang a memorial song and kept those people affected by war in their thoughts. Amongst the traditional red poppies,  a blue wreath was laid by one of our French Ambassadors. The Bleuet de France  (Cornflower) was adopted by France to commemorate Armistice Day, as they were - along with poppies- the only flowers that still grew on the various battlefields.

 Mud stained clothes and bleary eyes,

endless fields and cold, grey skies.

Running, fighting, marching on,

soon, most of these men would be all gone.

Flanders Field is where they lie,

and in our hearts they'll never die.

Now the poppies we wear tell a story

of how these men brought home glory.

By Molly Year 6

Hilldene French Ambassadors

Congratulations to our pupils in all KS2 classes who have been elected as French Ambassadors for this year.

Félicitations à vous!

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!

Reception - Messy Week!

It is been a very messy week in reception! Children have been busy rescuing dinosaurs from the sticky swamp and exploring the sparkly fairy rice. Everyone has also made a beautiful firework picture and thought carefully about how to keep safe on bonfire night.

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!