Parents

Term Dates and School Calendar

Term Dates - Academic Year 2024-2025 Term Dates - Academic Year 2025-2026...

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The School Day

THE SCHOOL DAY FOR YEAR 7 8​.20am - 8.30am S​ide gates open - arrival to Back Yard. 8.30am - 9.00am Registration - Tutor Period or Assembly 9.00am - 10.00am Period 1 10.00am - 11.15am Period 2 (Includes 15 minute Break 10.30 - 10.45am) ...

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School Uniform

Girls Boys Skirt School Kilt Trousers Charcoal grey or black, no colours Blazer Black with trim and badge Blazer Black with trim and badge Blouse White, collar and short/long sleeves Shirt White, collar and short/long sleeves ...

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Mobile Phone and Portable Music Players in School

Mobile Phone and Electronic Devices in School During lessons we do not allow you to use personal mobile phones, tablets, Apple watches or any form of portable music player. We have very good reasons for this, based on pupil safety and the...

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Attendance

At Hillside High School we recognise that to achieve our mission statement of achieving ‘Excellence in the heart of the Community’. Going to school regularly is important for your child’s future. Parents are responsible for making sure their...

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C​lass Charts for Parents

Class Charts for Parents Class Charts is an online system which teachers use to record and monitor achievement and behaviour throughout the school day. We believe in working closely with parents and one of the key benefits of using Class Charts is...

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Homework

Homework at Hillside At Hillside we are determined to raise achievement and expectations among all our pupils. High quality teaching and learning is critical to pupil’s progress, and appropriately challenging and purposeful homework is a key...

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Admissions

Admissions (children currently attending a Sefton School) Pupils currently attending Sefton Schools will receive an information booklet about local schools directly from their primary schools during September. It gives details about how to apply...

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Essential 8 - Ready to learn

This is the equipment that is needed for lessons: All pupils must bring their Essential 8 into school every day. This will be checked in form classes every morning. Without a properly stocked pencil case and bag, a pupil is putting up...

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Handbooks for Parents & Pupils

Please select the handbook you wish to download. Year 7 Handbook Year 8 Handbook Year 9 Handbook Year 10 Handbook Year 11 Handbook...

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Letters Home

anxiety__workshop_letter_23.04.24.pdf April 2024 - Late to School and E8 Detention System Letter.pdf ​ April 2024 - Challenging Behaviour Workshop Letter.pdf Assessment Letter Y9 y7_assessment_letter.pdf ks3_assessment_letters_y9.pdf ...

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Lunch Menu

School Dining Hall The Catering Staff work very hard to maintain a high standard of meals using the best quality ingredients. Our kitchen has the highest Environmental Health (5) food hygiene rating. Cashless Dining Hall System The Dining Hall...

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Newsletters

2024 Weekly Newsletter - 29th November 2024 Weekly Newsletter - 22nd November 2024 Weekly Newsletter - 15th November 2024 Weekly Newsletter - 8th November 2024 Weekly Newsletter - 23rd October 2024 Weekly Newsletter - 18th October 2024 Weekly...

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Online Advice (E-Safety)

Protecting students and staff while they use ICT and the internet is important at Hillside, we have a number of measures in place concerning E-safety. Below is a list of measures implemented to protect and inform our users regarding e-safety and to...

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Parent View

Parent View gives you the chance to tell us what you think about your child’s school. Parent View asks for your opinion on 12 aspects of your child’s school, from the quality of teaching, to dealing with bullying and poor behaviour. If your child is...

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Safeguarding

At Hillside High School we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued, and they can...

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Personal Development

Personal Development at Hillside High School At Hillside High School, the term Personal Development is used to describe the teaching of the following: RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) HE (Health Education) Citizenship PSHE - Personal,...

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Work Experience

Year 10 Work Experience takes place from Monday 13th March 2023 to Friday 24th March 2023 Pupil Information Why do we do work experience? It is a unique opportunity for you to find out about the world of work and to meet people of various age...

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Year 7 Parent Event

As we were unable to hold our Year 7 Settling-in event in school last half term we have prepared the following information to help address any questions and provide more information. How Year 7 have settled in Welcome from Mrs Ryan General...

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Progress Reports

Y​ou will receive a report about your child's attendance and progress at three points throughout the academic year. Progress reports will contain information about your child's attainment in all of their subject areas. Y​ear 10 and 11 Reports...

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Cost of Living Support

We know that many families are going through a tough time this winter and we want to do everything we can to help you and your child. If you’re struggling with your finances, please read through the information below and get in touch if there is...

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H​illside Pantry

The Hillside Pantry is open every Friday from 1pm – 4pm at the school Main Office. During the month of December we are opening the Pantry every day. Please contact the school office if you would like support from the Hillside Pantry. We are...

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Team Around The School

Team around the school is a new initiative being piloted across Sefton for Sefton residents. . Team Around the School (TAS) is a project aimed at providing support to families to make sure that they receive help and support they may need at...

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