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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...

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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...

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Letter to parents from Sefton MBC

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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30th December - Update regarding January Return to School

Following today's announcement by the Government regarding the start of the Spring term previous plans for the return of pupils have had to be changed. This is to help reduce the incidence of Covid 19 and allow us to prepare for Mass Testing. ...

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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...

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Reporting Covid Cases during the Holidays

Dear Parents and Carers Important Information regarding Christmas and reporting of Covid-19 Cases As I am sure, you are aware the Department for Education (DfE) released guidance this week about the potential use of an INSET day on 18 th December...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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Hillside Remembers 2020

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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Latest Coronavirus Guidance for Parents

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Welcome Back Videos

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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...

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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....

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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....

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Year 6 Welcome Video

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Sefton Update 16th June

Please see below for latest update from Sefton Council sefton_letter_to_parentscarers.docxv.pdf...

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Sefton Council FAQs

Please see below for FAQ document for Parents sefton_faqs_document_for_parents_v3.0__002_.pdf...

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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...

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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...

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Hillside Heroes Competition

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Latest Information from Local NHS

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Special Hello from Hillside

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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....

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Free School Meal Voucher FAQ

Please see document below: dfe_freeschoolmeals_parentcarerfaqs.pdf...

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Latest NHS Advice for Parents

Please see below for latest NHS advice for Parents. parent_guide_covid19_web.pdf...

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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...

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Latest Online Safety advice for Parents

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Latest Advice Merseyside Police CV-19

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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News section

  • Year 11 Parents Evening Letter
  • Letter to Parents - update from Mrs Ryan 13th January 2021
  • Letter to parents from Sefton MBC
  • Year 11 Parents Evening Update
  • Year 11 GCSE Update
  • Year 11 Vocational Exams - Update
  • 30th December - Update regarding January Return to School
  • COVID-19 Team Volunteers Wanted
  • Reporting Covid Cases during the Holidays
  • Letter regarding End of Term Arrangements and Parents Evenings
  • Christmas Holiday Free School Meal Vouchers
  • Ofsted Interim Visit
  • Hillside Remembers 2020
  • Welcome Back - November 2nd
  • Sefton Free School Meals for Half term
  • Confirmed Case 22nd October
  • Letter: Confirmed Case 20th October
  • Letter: Confirmed Case 19th October
  • Letter: Confirmed Covid Case
  • Latest Update: Coronavirus
  • Letter from CEO of Wade Deacon Trust
  • Latest Coronavirus Guidance for Parents
  • Important Notice - Main Entrance to School is closed.
  • GCSE Results - Congratulations to our class of 2020!
  • September Re-opening
  • Welcome Back Videos
  • Additional information about Re-opening.
  • Uniform update - Drama Kit
  • Year 6 Questions and Answers
  • Year 6 Welcome Video
  • Sefton Update 16th June
  • Sefton Council FAQs
  • Year 10 update
  • Update from Sefton Council
  • Hillside Heroes Competition
  • Latest Information from Local NHS
  • Special Hello from Hillside
  • Latest Home Learning Information
  • Free School Meal Voucher FAQ
  • Latest NHS Advice for Parents
  • Latest Guidance for Year 11 regarding GCSE Grades
  • Latest Online Safety advice for Parents
  • Latest Advice Merseyside Police CV-19
  • Free School Meal Arrangements during school closure
  • Hillside Welcomes HMI
  • Attendance Matters
  • World Space Week
  • European Day of Languages
  • Netball—Year 7, 8 and 9
  • Girls football is on the rise
  • College and University Fair
  • Blood Brothers Trip
  • Learning Resource Centre
  • Exam Results 2019
  • ARTS Showcase
  • A Christmas Carol

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