Ramadan is a special occasion for all Muslims around the world. A time for them to reflect and portray values such as kindness, gratitude and patience.
On 7th March it was World Book Day and the children, and staff, joined in with children all over the country dressing up as their favourite characters to mark the day.
Around this time of year, the nation stops for a moment to remember those members of His Majesty’s Armed Forces who have served in operations and campaigns, both current and historic, around the world. We take a minute to reflect on the sacrifice of those that have fought for our way of life i...
It's Non-Fiction November! Did you know that November is a month to celebrate non-fiction books? Non-fiction books are very interesting to read because they are based on real facts. Have you read one in your class before?
At the Hills, years five and six got given an amazing opportunity which was to go Paris. Everyone who went had a fantastic time so here’s a blog to tell you how it was!
MAKING CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, the school council made connections with Hazeldene School and had an exciting visit to meet their school council.
At the Hills we believe that good understanding of water safety is as important as being able to swim. As the summer holidays approach we want children to enjoy the water. Did you know that in the UK drowning is the third most common cause of accidental death for children, approximately 80% of...
This week a group of children from Year 4 and 5 visited Raglan court for an intergenerational visit to play games and chat to the wonderful people who live there. It was an amazing experience that the children thoroughly enjoyed. Here is what the children wrote about their morning:
On 6th February this year Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of being queen. So on Wednesday, we celebrated Queen Elizabeth II platinum jubilee at school! To start the day off, we came into school wearing the colours red, white an...
S'MORES, BIRD FEEDERS, CRESS HEADS AND LOTS AND LOTS OF MUD!
What a lovely day to write a blog about the garden, the sun is shining, you can hear the water trickling onto the pond, see the flowers growing and the birds are singing! Our garden truly has burst back to life with the return of all the children and Spring definitely in the air :)