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March 18th-22nd 2013Science and Environmental week at The Hills starts on Monday, March 18th! Priory Country Park Ranger Jane kicks off the week with her fun and educational 'sustainable crafts' workshop on Monday and Tuesday, the children made a butterfly nectar feeder in…
This week a number of our children accompanied Mrs Cope and Mrs Foster to take part, in the Bedfordshire Festival of Music, Speech and Drama. The children were competing against other schools from the local area. David, Matthew, Chloe and…
A Huge thank you to everyone who turned up to the White Horse on Wednesday 6th of February to join in with our Quiz night and make our first major event of the year so successful. We raised an amazing…
I am writing to you to explain some enhancements to the security of the school. I invited an Ofsted lead inspector to work with me to confirm the school’s view of itself and highlight any areas for improvement. I am…
I started running in 2010 with my dad and have been surprised at how addictive it is - and that I could actually do it! It has taken a while to get up to standard but I am now ready…
Hilltop Outdoor Centre, Sheringham, North Norfolk26 acres of woods and fields, our own house, a sea view, activities set in woodland Dates and cost 21st – 23rd October3 full days and 2 nights Cost £195 5 monthly instalments of £33£30…
Great news, Cineclubs latest film "Ctrl Z" has been shortlisted for entry into the Kids for Kids UK 2012 Film Competition in the 6-12 years Live Action Film Category. The judges said “We were really impressed this year with the…
We wish you all a very happy holiday and lots of luck at middle school. Please come back and see us at the Christmas fair and then the summer fair. Thank you to all of the mums and dads who…
Our latest film is finally here. For the first time we decided to adapt a book into a 4 minute film. The Club members all suggested stories we should adapt but we decided on 'Ctrl-Z' by Andrew Norriss. Over the…
Our Eco-Committee is having a ‘Phil’ the Bag fundraising collection! Everyone is welcome to take part. Everyone gets to take home a ‘Phil’ the Bag bag. We also take items in any type of bag. Donations distributed to people in…
Saturday 16th June 2012 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm Dear Parents/Carers, Preparations for this year’s Summer Fair are currently underway. There will be games and craft stalls as well as refreshments. We will also be having traditional music from the Bedford…
Great news, Film Club has awarded one of our young reviewers the prestigious Reviewer of the Week award! Ollie 'OllieL' has won Reviewer of the Week for his elaborate and articulate review of Bugsy Malone. This now makes him an…
New flexible opening and provision for all children starting Reception in September 2013 You choose 5 sessions (termly basis) – morning or afternoon or a combination of both for your child (first come first served). Your child may stay to…
Dear Parent /Carer The Hills Lower School Proposed Conversion to an Academy I am writing to you to let you know that the governing body of The Hills Lower School has decided to take the first steps needed to convert…
Cineclub Awards 2012: The People's Vote Shortlist This year’s Cineclub have received their first award nomination for the People's Vote category at this year’s Cineclub Awards. This will be the 4th time we have been nominated over the past 4…
We would like to pass on a great big thank you to Mr Mead and everyone at Michael R Peters in Bedford for helping us in our time of need and lending us an amplifier for the hall so we…
When: Friday mornings from 8.45am (you can dip out for assembly as you need to) Where: The staffroom Come and join us for a social, a coffee and some shared experiences of the rollercoaster ride that is parenthood! It is…
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Thank you to all the children who entered the Olympic logo competition. Over 200 entries were received from different schools in Bedford. I am pleased to announced the winners from The Hills Lower School are Tayla James, Gemma James and…
The Big Sing on Chris Evans Radio 2 show on the 20th December featured our choir's rendition of' Wherever you are'. You can click on the player to listen to the montage featuring our choir (and two other), well done…
Congratulations to our own Miss Welch who received a highly commended award at this year’s Pride in Bedford Awards which was held at the Bedford Corn Exchange on 30th November. Thank you to everyone that voted for her.
I am so excited! A few years ago I was lucky enough to visit a school in Copenhagen. There I discovered that four schools had clubbed together to buy a piece of woodland and each of the schools were spending…
Dear Parents and Carers, As I am sure you will have seen in the news, members of all public sector related unions have voted to take industrial action on Wednesday November 30th 2011. A great many of the staff have…
Over the next term the school will be taking part in the Guardian Book Swap. Lottie Walden in 4B has been in touch with the Guardian newspaper and has been given a pack of Book Swap stickers. The Book Swap…
We are very proud to have been awarded two prizes at the 2011 Kids for Kids UK Film Festival. The Youth Jury voted: The Door as Best Live Action (6-12 years)…for skilfully creating an atmosphere of ‘creepy suspense’ and pulling…
Commencing January 2012 New flexible opening and provision for all children starting Reception in September 2012 You choose 5 sessions (termly basis) – morning or afternoon or a combination of both for your child (first come first served). Your child…
Do your children have a passion for films and film making? The Hills Lower School has been running a successful international award winning film making club since 2008. To date the club has been only been open to year 4…
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We celebrate the award of National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund for our new project entitled: School and Community Mini-Eden Project. This term we will install a poly-dome greenhouse, this is scheduled to be erected on the 20th October…
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Last year you all helped raise money for the charity WellBoring, WellBoring works to introduce integrated water solutions to schools and connected communities in developing countries, providing a reliable and safe water supply to those who need it most. We…
Thank you to Tesco and Richard Fuller MP for presenting the school with a box of goodies on the 16th September. The day was organised to celebrate the 10th year of the Tesco for Schools and Clubs (Computers for schools)…
Our staff team at the Hills Lower School is a dedicated and committed one. This week in our Friday assembly we celebrated the long service and commitment of Mrs Angela Potter. She is not leaving the team but the staff…
THE HILLS LOWER SCHOOL is the 26th school nationally to be Re-accredited with the prestigious NACE Challenge Award for excellence in provision for able, gifted and talented pupils. THE HILLS LOWER SCHOOL is the 26th school nationally to achieve the…
Dear Everyone, I had the most perfect send off from The Hills when I left in April. I will always remember the songs you sang to me at my last assembly, out on the playground, with the sun shining on us…
In 2006 the Reception classes performed Manger Mouse, we found the video and here it is for you to watch.
This week we have had some much need rain for our school grounds. The showers have come just in time because our school has been entered in two exciting gardening competitions. Firstly The Royal Horticultural Society’s 'Britain in Bloom' programme.…
The nominees for the Cineclub Awards 2011 have been anounced and we are very proud that The Hills Lower School Cineclub is represented in four categories. These are: Peoples Vote: The Door* Jury Prize: Stay With Me Best Teachers Film:…
Today was our ‘Spots and Stripes Day’ in support of the Summer Fair this Saturday 11th June. A big thank you to all the parents who have donated so many generous prizes for the raffles, tombolas and other stalls, you…
This week in our Friday assembly not only did we celebrate the achievements of our fantastic swimmers and talented dancers and but also the amazing achievement of our aquathletes. We were so proud that this year more pupils than ever…
Another week another award. We will soon have to turn our headed notepaper sideways! This week we received news that our application for The Primary Science Quality Mark was successful and we are in the first wave of schools ever…
The Government in England would like every school to be a sustainable school by 2020. This week The Hills Lower School took a step closer to achieving this. We were proud to be awarded the Eco Schools’ Green Flag Award.…
Last term we wrote and informed you that Mr Kirk would be absent from school from the 16th May 2011 when his baby was due to be born. Mr and Mrs Kirk’s baby boy was born on the weekend and…
Twickenham Saturday 23rd April We were very fortunate to provide a fantastic opportunity for Year 4 pupils from The Hills to dance with pupils from local lower, middle and upper schools pupils to represent Bedford Borough at the Wasps versus…
Our school has had a fabulous and hopefully very memorable day. Thank you to all the parents and carers who helped the children to look so impressive today in their prince and princess outfits. We hope you enjoy the photos…
Our school has had a fabulous and hopefully very memorable day. Thank you to all the parents and carers who helped the children to look so impressive today in their prince and princess outfits. Tiaras sparkled and crowns gleamed as…
WOBBLY teeth and a special team is what retiring head teacher Christine Taylor will miss most about her 21 years at The Hills Lower School. Christine, who has been a teacher for 44 years officially retired from her post at…
The Hills Lower School's national and international award winning Cineclub is getting a new name to start a new term. Click on the video below to find out what it is.
From the beginning of next term, Wednesday 27th April, there is a new catering company called Caterlink. The staff in the kitchen will remain the same and the cost is still £ 1.85. All cheques must be written to “Caterlink”.
Dear Parents We are delighted to inform you that the Governing Body has appointed a new Headteacher to The Hills Lower School for September 2011. At a meeting on Tuesday evening the governors ratified the decision of the interview panel…
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