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October Half Term Free School Meal Vouchers
Sefton Council are providing funding for school to provide Free School Meal vouchers over October half term. If your child is entitled to FSM you will receive a Text and/or email from Wonde asking you to choose your preferred supermarket (Aldi,...
Letter regarding Covid Cases
Advice to All Parents - warn and inform Dear Parents, We have been advised by Public Health England that there have been confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the school. We know that you may find this concerning but we are continuing to monitor the...
Ofsted Report June 2021
6th September 2021 Dear Parents / Guardians I am delighted to share with you the Ofsted report from our visit in June. We are extremely pleased with this report and feel it is an accurate reflection of everything we are doing as a school. As you...
Covid Testing Arrangements - Start of term
September Asymptomatic testing – update We will be re-introducing in school mass testing when pupils return to school in September: Wednesday 1st September (afternoon) : Year 7 Thursday 2nd September: Year 11 and Year 10 Friday 3rd September: Year...
Year 11 - Change to September start date
Dear Parent / Guardian We will be Covid testing Year 11 pupils on Thursday 2nd September and more information about timings will be sent out during the holidays. With next year being such an important one for your child we have decided to start ...
Confirmed Case 9th July 2021
9th July 2021 Dear Parent / Carer Today we were advised that a pupil in Year 9 has tested positive for COVID-19. We have been working very closely with the Local Authority, the Sefton Public Health Advisor in conjunction with Public Health England...
Free School Meals over Summer Holidays
We are pleased to announce that Sefton Council are providing funding for school to provide Free School Meal vouchers during the six weeks of the Summer holidays. If your child is eligible for Free School Meals you will receive a text and/or email...
Ofsted Section 8 Inspection
Ofsted Section 8 Inspection Tuesday 29th to Wednesday 30th June 2021 Ofsted is inspecting your child's school and we would like to know what you think about the school. Your views about the school are important to us. If you are a registered...
Important Information Year 10
9 th June 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians I am writing to inform you of an important change which will be taking place for all pupils in Year 10 with effect from Monday 14th June 2021. From Monday, registration for all pupils in Year 10 will move back...
Letter to Parents - Sefton Council
Please follow this link to view this update from Sefton....
Update - Wearing of Face Masks
Wednesday 12th May 2021 Dear Parents and Carers Following the latest recent advice and guidance from the government I am pleased to confirm that pupils will no longer be required to wear face coverings when in school as of Monday 17th May 2021. ...
Calling all past pupils!
During our annual Year 11 Leavers Breakfast, we tell all pupils to stay in touch and remind them that no matter what, they will always be Hillsiders, and we mean that from the bottom of our hearts. Hillside is one big family which we are all very...
Letter regarding Year 11 Final Assessments 2021
11 th March 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians of Year 11, GCSE Grading for Summer 2021 As you are probably aware the government has now announced the conclusion of their joint consultation with OfQUAL regarding how pupils will be awarded their GCSE...
Important Information about Return to School
24th February 2021 Dear Parent / Guardian We were delighted with the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday that all pupils can return to school from Monday 8th March. I am sure as parents / guardians you feel the same. We all know school is the...
Year 10 Parents Evening 4th March
22 February 2021 Dear Parent / Guardian Year 10 Parents’ Evening - Online Appointment Booking I would like to invite you to attend our Virtual Parents’ Evening for the parents of pupils on Thursday 4 th March 2021. The purpose is to enable you...
Remote Registration - Important information
From Monday 8th February we will be registering the pupils online twice daily. They will have a register taken between 9 - 9.10am, and 12.45 - 12.55pm. Pupils will be invited to a Teams meeting by their class teacher at that time. The attendance...
Letter to Parents from Sefton LA
Please click here to see letter from Sefton dated 2nd February 2021...
Year 9 Parents Evening
22 January 2021 Dear Parent / Guardian Year 9 Parents Evening - Online Appointment Booking I would like to invite you to attend our Virtual Parents’ Evening for the parents of pupils in on Thursday 4th February 2021. The purpose is to enable you...
Year 11 Parents Evening Letter
19 th January 2021 Dear Parent / Guardian Year 11 Parents Evening - Online Appointment Booking I would like to invite you to attend our Remote Parents’ Evening for the parents of pupils in on Thursday 28 th January 2021. The purpose is to...
Letter to Parents - update from Mrs Ryan 13th January 2021
13 th January 2021 Dear Parent/Guardians, Reflection on first week of school closure and information going forward I write to you this week to reflect on the first week of term and how things are progressing for the rest of this most unusual half...
Year 11 Parents Evening Update
We have postponed our Year 11 Parents Evening by one week to allow for time for staff training. New dates: 21.01.21 - Trial Parents Evening - 11 Separate science and Mr Henderson's Science GCSE group 28.01 .21- Parents Evening for all Year 11 ...
Year 11 GCSE Update
6th January 2021 Dear Parent / Guardian We hope that you are keeping well in these extremely challenging times. Your child will understandably be anxious following the Prime Minister’s address to the nation on Monday evening regarding the closure of...
Year 11 Vocational Exams - Update
6 th January 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, Examination Series – January 2021 Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of a new lockdown and the news that schools and colleges will close to the majority of pupils, we have been following the...
COVID-19 Team Volunteers Wanted
We are overwhelmed by the unquestionable strength and character of our school communities during this challenging time. Our schools remain encouraged by the outpouring of support we have received from you in providing a safe environment and the...
Letter regarding End of Term Arrangements and Parents Evenings
Dear Parents or Guardians I would like to advise you that this term will end on Friday 18 th December 2020 . This year the finish time for pupils is staggered as follows: Year Finish Time 7 12.15pm 8 12.05pm 9 12.00pm 10 ...
Christmas Holiday Free School Meal Vouchers
Sefton Council have provided funding for school to provide Free School Meal vouchers over the two week period of the Christmas Holidays. We will be using a well established company called Wonde to make sure that you receive these. If your child is...
Ofsted Interim Visit
Thursday 19th November On Thursday we will be having a 'Virtual' Interim Visit as part of Ofsted's rolling programme. Senior Leaders will be meeting two Inspectors during the day for a series of on-line meetings. We are looking forward to sharing...
Welcome Back - November 2nd
Dear Parents and Carers, We very much look forward to all pupils returning to school tomorrow for a new half term. This message is just a few reminders to ensure we have a strong start for learning and maintain safety for all. If your child is...
Sefton Free School Meals for Half term
Sefton council have released more details on how to apply for a Free School Meal Voucher here: https://www.sefton.gov.uk/schools-learning/grants-and-funding/free-school-meals-during-october-half-term.aspx...
Confirmed Case 22nd October
22nd October 2020 Dear Parent / Carer Today we were advised that a pupil in Year 7 has tested positive for COVID-19. We have been working very closely with the Local Authority, the Sefton Public Health Advisor in conjunction with Public Health...
Letter: Confirmed Case 20th October
Letter: Confirmed Case 20th October 20th October 2020 Dear Parent / Carer Today we were advised that in addition to yesterday's confirmed case, one more pupil in Year 8 has tested positive for COVID-19. We have been working very closely with...
Letter: Confirmed Case 19th October
19th October 2020 Dear Parent / Carer Today we were advised that one pupil in Year 8 has tested positive for COVID-19.We have been working very closely with the Local Authority, the Sefton Public Health Advisor in conjunction with Public Health...
Letter: Confirmed Covid Case
4th October 2020 Dear Parent / Carer Today we were advised that one pupil in Year 7 has tested positive for COVID-19.We have been working very closely with the Local Authority, the Sefton Public Health Advisor in conjunction with Public Health...
Latest Update: Coronavirus
Please read in conjunction with Letter to Parents from Sefton (click here) 18 th September 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, Update regarding the use of Face Coverings I am writing to ask for your support in this matter. It has been agreed that,...
Letter from CEO of Wade Deacon Trust
16 September 2020 Dear Parents and Carers, On behalf of everyone at the Wade Deacon Trust I would like to thank all parents and carers for their support with the return to school for all of our pupils. It has been wonderful to see so many happy...
Important Notice - Main Entrance to School is closed.
Please note that due to on-going building works, the school cannot be accessed through the front gates and the Main entrance is closed. The temporary main entrance is on the Stuart Road Side of the building. Pupils can enter the school site via...
GCSE Results - Congratulations to our class of 2020!
Hillside’s class of 2020 have achieved exceptional results that truly reflect their talents, hard work and commitment, despite the difficult end to their school days. There were outstanding individual performances, including Yi Ning Weng Mei, who...
September Re-opening
The following letter has been posted home: Dear Parents/Guardians, Full Re-Opening Information for September Onwards I hope this letter finds you and your families well. I would like to provide you with information regarding the re-opening...
Additional information about Re-opening.
Home School Agreement Click here to see our new Home School Agreement Year 7 Year 7 Re-opening Information Year 8 Year 8 Re-opening Information Year 9 Year 9 Re-opening Information Year 10 Year 10 Re-opening Information Year 11 Year 11...
Uniform update - Drama Kit
Due to current Covid 19 restrictions on practical Drama lessons for September we advise AGAINST purchasing Drama Kit for the Autumn Term for Year'7, 8 and 9. This will be reviewed later in the Autumn term with regards to Spring 2021....
Year 6 Questions and Answers
Here are the answers to some of the questions Year 6 parents and pupils may have. Please contact Mrs McCarthy if you have any individual queries....
Sefton Update 16th June
Please see below for latest update from Sefton Council sefton_letter_to_parentscarers.docxv.pdf...
Sefton Council FAQs
Please see below for FAQ document for Parents sefton_faqs_document_for_parents_v3.0__002_.pdf...
Year 10 update
Plans for Year 10 pupils who have expressed an intent to return to school this term are underway, with remote Academic Mentoring starting 15th June, and a return to school week beginning 22nd June. More details will be shared at the start of next...
Update from Sefton Council
Please see letter below for an update from Sefton Council regarding school re-opening. The vision for Year 10 receiving 'face to face' sessions at Hillside starts the week beginning Monday 8th June - with remote academic mentoring. If the...
Latest Information from Local NHS
Please see document below: nhs_school_letter_corona.pdf...
Latest Home Learning Information
Letter to parents: Dear Parents/Guardians, I hope you are all staying safe with your families at home. I am writing to inform you of further details regarding two online resources made available to support pupils in their learning at home....
Free School Meal Voucher FAQ
Please see document below: dfe_freeschoolmeals_parentcarerfaqs.pdf...
Latest NHS Advice for Parents
Please see below for latest NHS advice for Parents. parent_guide_covid19_web.pdf...
Latest Guidance for Year 11 regarding GCSE Grades
Ofqual has released a letter to parents and pupils regadring how the GCSE grades are to be awarded this year. Please see file below: ofqual_letter.pdf...
Latest Online Safety advice for Parents
Please see file below: parent_advice__guidance_.pdf...
Free School Meal Arrangements during school closure
Free School Meal Arrangements. To obtain a free school meal, please contact the school office before 9.30 am on the day you require a meal. A 'Grab Bag' will be prepared for you which will contain two days of lunches (sandwiches must be...
Hillside Welcomes HMI
Hillside High School was pleased to welcome a monitoring visit from Anne Seneviratne, a representative of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate Team, to demonstrate the strengths and many improvements that have taken place at the school. The whole school and...
Attendance Matters
In our drive to improve attendance - pupils have a great opportunity to treat themselves and their friends and family to a tasty treat. All you have to do is be in school everyday until we break up and you will be entered into the prize draw. Good...
World Space Week
World Space Week is always celebrated at Hillside but this year was a really special event to mark the 50th anniversary of the Moon landings. Pupils have had ‘Moon-themed’ assemblies and ‘space’ lessons all week in science and the week culminated in...
European Day of Languages
Hillside joined in on the celebrations to celebrate the European Day of Languages on Thursday 26th September. Year 7 had the opportunity to try some Spanish foods such as chorizo, jamón serrano, tortilla, olives and manchego. Whilst, Year 8 enjoyed...
Netball—Year 7, 8 and 9
Year 7 and 8 netball teams have made a great start to the season. They played Litherland on Tuesday and narrowly missed out winning, by one goal. Next match Maghull, Year 7, 8 and 9 at Hillside. All welcome to support the teams....
Girls football is on the rise
The Hillside girl’s football team played their first two games of the season in recent weeks winning one and losing the other. The girls have been training hard on Wednesdays after school and have shown great team spirit, enthusiasm and...
College and University Fair
On Friday 27th September all Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils had an invaluable experience at our College & University Fair. The fair was held in the new LRC, which was packed with many different organisations who offer post 16 qualifications and University...
Blood Brothers Trip
On Wednesday 11th September pupils from Year 9, 10 and 11 travelled to Liverpool’s Empire Theatre to watch Bill Kenwright’s production of his musical ‘Blood Brothers’. Pupils have studied Willy Russell’s play as part of their GCSE English...
Learning Resource Centre
We are pleased to share with you pictures of the recently refurbished Learning Resource Centre (LRC). The LRC has been newly decorated and we have replaced the old furniture to create an open and welcoming space for pupils to study. The LRC will be...
Exam Results 2019
It has been a year of excellent results at Hillside for our Class of 2019. The top ten performers achieved 62 top 9-7 grades in the 9-1 GCSE system. There were outstanding individual performances, including Tommy Weng Mei, who achieved ten 9 – 8...
ARTS Showcase
Hillside Arts Evening This is our third Arts Showcase at Hillside and we look forward to sharing our pupils’ work with their families.Last year’s event was a great success and the evening was enjoyed by all that attended.The showcase actually...
A Christmas Carol
At St George's Hall On Monday, 50 Year 10 and 11 pupils attended a special production of Charles Dickens' novel, 'A Christmas Carol'. The production was a dramatic reading of the novel by the Victorian author's great-great grandson, Gerald...
