In Year 1 we have been reading The Lonely Beast by Chris Judge.  We have really enjoyed this story and were so pleased that it ended happily as we were concerned that the Beast would remain lonely forever. The story has inspired us to produce some fantastic writing and our teachers are very proud!

Nursery - Homemade Crisps

Recently the children in the Nursery made their own crisps. Using scissors, they cut the tortilla wraps into triangles and then brushed them with oil. Into the oven until they went until they were were crispy and delicious. Then for the best bit... devouring them at the snack table with dips. Yummy!!

National Young Mathematicians' Award

On Tuesday afternoon a team of  four super mathematicians from Year 6 travelled to Explore Learning in Romford to take part in the National Young Mathematicians' Award.  The children had to demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as being able to find solutions to a very difficult puzzle. The judges graded the children marks for their team work skills as well as their solutions. We are now eagerly awaiting the results and hope the team will progress to the second round of the competition.

Netball Victory for Hilldene!

It has been a busy week for the Hilldene netball team this week with matches against neighbouring schools on the calendar.

Monday evening saw the first match against Pyrgo. On their home territory, the Hilldene team felt confident and secure and this was demonstrated through their outstanding performance. With their team captained by Jayden and coached by Mrs Madden they  were victorious with a whopping 8-1 win! 

Elated by their victory on Monday, the team then faced the Mead netball team on Tuesday. Despite the afternoon turning dark and the weather turning bitter, the Hilldene children kept the smile on their faces and determination in their play. Following a close match, with both teams playing brilliantly, Mead managed to sneak victory by 4 goals to 3.

Staff, parents and class mates are all very proud of the hard work and commitment the team have put in to prepare for these games and hope to continue with the success in forthcoming games. Thank you to Mrs Madden, who has worked extremely hard with the team.

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!

Mathematician of the Week

Congratulations to our  winner who used all 4 operations to find lots of calculations resulting in the answer of 32.  Well done to all of the children who took part this week.

Remember to look out for next week's challenge!

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 - Jessie, Harry, Alfie, Stephan, Aleesha, Joey

Y1 - Courtney, Marlee, Sophie, Eidanas, Jessica, Joshua

Y2 - Emily, Oliver, Sumaiya, Charan, Harry, Maisha

Y3 - Tilly, Jake, May, Chris, Sydney-Rose, Asleigh

Y4 - Tyler, Nina, Jake, Lisa, Olivia, Jake L

Y5 - Mayssa, Benjamin, Bradley, Sydney, Petra, Arnold

Y6 - Micky, Katarina, Tommy, Danilola, Joe, Ema

LSG - Charlie and Owen

Keep up the great work!

Maths challenge Autumn Week 9

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!

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