A warm welcome to all our Year 3 pupils

Attendance

Children should arrive at school for 8.35am in time for registration at 8.40am. We have planned activities that start as soon as the children arrive and so being on time is extremely important if they are to not miss out on crucial learning. School finishes at 3.20pm and children must be collected from the school playground. There is an after school club based in Hillside Infant School which can be booked on the Arbor app.

Break and Lunch

Break time is at 10.35 - 10.50am. Children are encourage to bring in a healthy snack to eat during this time. This could be: 

• Vegetables/ vegetable sticks – such as celery, cucumber, peppers or carrot.
• A piece of cheese (cheddar cheese or Babybel).
• A piece of fresh or dried fruit – pineapple, mango, kiwi, plain raisins, apricots, blueberries, banana slices.
• Bread sticks, plain pretzels, banana bread, malt loaf, oat/rice cakes and small pitta breads are also good snacks.
• Yoghurt

No chocolate, sweets or crisps. 

Lunch time is from 12.10 to 1.05pm. You can order lunch through the Schoolgrid App where there is a selection of hot meals with a cold sandwich option each day. These must be booked by 9am on the day the lunch is to be provided.

Alternatively, children can bring a packed lunch which must consist of balanced healthy foods. 

School Uniform

School uniform identifies the children as part of the school community and children should take pride in their appearance. Full school uniform should be worn at all times and we appreciate parent/carer cooperation with this. School uniform consists of:

• a white shirt (not polo shirt)
• a school tie (red/grey)
• red sweatshirt or cardigan with school logo
• grey or black trousers, shorts, pinafore or skirt
• black school shoes
• red gingham dress (summer)

*All items should be clearly named

Homework

Homework is an important element of your child's learning journey. Homework is given out weekly and expected complete and on time (we suggest creating a timetable to help organise tasks throughout the week and prevent too many being left at the end of the week). Homework consists of reading, grammar, spelling and maths. We also use Google Classroom to share home learning and send out communications. Passwords for online apps will be stuck inside the front cover of homework books.

Parents will need to initial each task.

We also provide a lunchtime homework club with adult support if children are unable to complete work at home. Please note that this is a drop in session and should not replace learning being done at home. If you have any concerns or problems, please get in touch with us by writing a note in your child's homework book or via our class email.

3S@hillsidejunior.org

3R@hillsidejunior.org

Reading

At Hillside Junior School, we believe that reading is the key to learning. It opens up the world to children and enables them to be successful in whatever they choose to do with their lives.

Being more enthusiastic about reading and a frequent reader was more of an advantage , on its own, than having well-educated parents in good jobs.’ (Family Scholarly Culture in 2010)

For homework we use the online platforms Bedrock and Oxford Owl (for children in phonics intervention). Additionally, Year 3 pupils are encouraged to read a book at least four times per week, for a minimum of 10 minutes.

We encourage children to read aloud where possible and for parents/carers to ask questions about the text.

We also encourage parents/carers to read to their children or use audio books; reading to children helps develop language skills and literacy. 

Maths

Times table fluency is an important element of foundational knowledge in maths. Children are expected to have quick recall of multiplication facts up to their 12 times tables. 

Times Table Rockstars will be part of your child's home learning and is an engaging way for children to revise, learn and become more fluent with their tables.

We also use IXL Maths to consolidate the learning in class. 

English

As part of the homework, a selection of spelling words will be handed out in the form of handwriting for children to practise. Please check your children can spell these words.

Grammar tasks will also be included as part of regular homework. 

P.E.

P.E. for Year 3 will take place every Thursday (unless notified otherwise). Pupils must come into school wearing their full school P.E. kit. Pupils may wear a dark blue or black tracksuit over their shorts. Micro tape should be provided from home to ensure earings can be covered if it can not be removed.

Trips

We have a number of school trips and enrichment days planned out across the year. These trips are not possible without the parent volunteers to accompany us. If you are available to help us, please inform the school office. You will need a valid DBS (if you do not have one, the school office can assist with this).

We are excited about the learning journey ahead and thank you for your support.

Ms Spencer and Mrs Rice

Year 4 2023-24

Miss T Mathur (4M), Mrs R Shah (4S) and Miss M Thomson (4S)

Welcome to the Year 4 class page!

We are very excited about welcoming all the children back on Tuesday 3rd September.

Here you will find information, photos, news and updates about  year 4. 

Attendance

Children should arrive for 8.35 am in time for registration for 8.40 am. School starts promptly at this time and lateness does impact on pupil learning. School finishes at 3.20 pm. Children should be collected from the main playground promptly.

School Uniform

School uniform identifies the children as part of our school community and children should take pride in their appearance. Full school uniform should be worn at all times and we appreciate parents/carer cooporation with this. Full uniform consist of:

• A white shirt/blouse (not polo shirt)
• A school tie (red/grey)
• A red jumper/cardigan/sweatshirt with logo
• Grey/black trouser/skirt/shorts/pinafore
• Black school shoes (no trainers)
• A red gingham dress for summer

All items must be clearly named.

No make-up or nail vanish should be worn.

Hair below shoulder length should be tied up.

No jewlery except for small silver or gold plain studs for pierced ears.

For more detailed information on uniform, please see school uniform tab under parental information.

P.E.

P.E. in year 4 takes place on Tuesdays. On that day, children must attend school in their full school P.E. kit. This is:

• Red sports shorts (no bermuda or cycling shorts)
• A white t-shirt with school logo
• A plain black tracksuit (no logos) for colder weather
• Plain trainers

Leggings are not permitted unless under P.E. shorts for religious reasons.

Hair must be tied once it reaches shoulder length.

Pierced ears with plain studs must either be removed or covered with surgical tape provided from home.

Things to bring

• Named water bottle
• Coat (weather appropriate)

Things not to bring!

Children are not required to bring stationery from home as the school will provide all required. 

No games, toys or cards are to be brought into school.

Homework

This is set every week. It is important all homework is completed as it underpins the learning in school. 

Maths

• IXL 
• Multiplication/Division facts

English

• Bedrock Grammar (minimum 1 lesson per week)
• Spellings/Handwriting
• Bedrock (minimum 4 x 10 minutes or 8 lessons per week)

Topic homework may also occasionally be set, and will be completed over a number of weeks.

Homework will be uploaded onto Google classroom.

Homework Club will be available during lunch times for missing and incomplete homework.

Please see our Homework Learning Policy for further information.

Trips

We are looking forward to the fabulous trips that we have planned over the academic year. If you are able to accompany us on any of our planned visits, please contact the school office. You will be required to have a valid DBS check.

Welcome to the Year 5 class page!

Miss Kingston and Mrs Smith (5KS) and Mr O'Sullivan (5O'S)

Please see below for information about our year group and school in general:

Attendance

Children should arrive in school for 8.35am. School starts promptly at this time and lateness does impact on pupil learning. School finishes at 3.20pm. Children must be collected from the main playground. 

School Uniform

School uniform identifies the children as part of the school community and children should take pride in their appearance. Full school uniform should be worn at all times and we appreciate parent/carer cooperation with this. School uniform consists of:

• a white shirt (not polo shirt)
• a school tie (red/grey)
• red sweatshirt or cardigan with school logo
• grey or black trousers, shorts, pinafore or skirt
• black school shoes
• red gingham dress (summer)

All items should be clearly named.

PE

PE in Year 5 takes place on a Friday. On that day, children must attend school in their full school PE kit. This is:

• red sports shorts (no Bermuda or cycling shorts)
• a white t-shirt with school logo
• a plain black tracksuit (no logos) for colder weather
• plain trainers

Leggings are not permitted unless under PE shorts for religious reasons. 

Hair must be tied back at all times once it reachers shoulder length.

Nail varnish must also be removed.

Swimming

Swimming lessons in Year 5 will be confirmed soon. On swimming days, children must bring in:

• swimming costume
• towel
• swimming hat

Things to bring

Please ensure children come to school with a named water bottle and a coat as the weather continues to be unpredictable. Children are not required to bring stationery in from home as the school will provide what is needed. Anything brought from home is brought in at the risk of the individual.

Homework

This is set on a Wednesday and expected back the following Monday. It is important to complete all homework as it underpins the learning we are doing in school. A task sheet and any relevant worksheets will be handed out but in case this is lost, all homework will be available to view on Google Classroom (handwriting and spelling will need to be printed out and completed by hand).

Maths 

• IXL
• TT Rockstars
• Multiplication/Division practice

English

• Spelling/Handwriting
• Bedrock grammar (2 lessons or 20 minutes)
• Bedrock reading (10 lessons or 50 minutes, whichever comes first)
• Reading comprehension

Topic homework may also be set but only when necessary and not every week.

Homework Club is available to children in the event of missing or incomplete homework but primarily homework must be completed at home unless otherwise agreed by the class teacher. If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact us to discuss this further.

Please see our Home Learning policy for more information.

Trips

This year we have planned several exciting trips to enhance the learning experience of the pupils. We will be visiting the following:

• St Helen's/Highgrove Leisure Centre as part of the statutory Swimming requirement for PE (Autumn)
• Northwood United Synagogue, Northwood for our Religious Education topic on Judaism (Autumn/Spring)
• Palace of Westminster, London (tbc)
• Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St. Giles, for our history topic on the Victorians (Summer)
• Year 5 residential overnight team building experience (Summer)
• Trips into Northwood to explore the local area for Geography topic (Summer)
• Ruislip Lido as part of our end-of-year celebrations (Summer)

If you are able to accompany us on any of our planned visits, please show your interest by contacting the school office. You will be required to have valid DBS check (please speak to the school office).

Welcome to the Year 6 class page!

Here you will you find information, photos, news and updates about what we get up to in Year 6. Please see below for information about our year group and general information: 

Attendance

Children should arrive in school for 8.35am in time for registration at 8.40am. School starts promptly at this time and lateness does impact on pupil learning. School finishes at 3.20pm. Children must be collected from the main playground.

School Uniform

School uniform identifies the children as part of the school community and children should take pride in their appearance. Full school uniform should be worn at all times and we appreciate parent/carer cooperation with this. School uniform consists of:

• a white shirt (not polo shirt)
• a school tie (red/grey)
• red sweatshirt or cardigan with school logo
• grey or black trousers, shorts, pinafore or skirt
• black school shoes
• red gingham dress (summer)

*All items should be clearly named. 

PE

PE in Year 6 takes place on a Wednesday. On that day, children must attend school in their full school PE kit. This is:

red sports shorts (no Bermuda or cycling shorts)

a white t-shirt with school logo

a plain black tracksuit (no logos) for colder weather

plain trainers

Leggings are not permitted unless under PE shorts for religious reasons.

Hair must be tied back at all times once it reaches shoulder length.

Nail varnish must also be removed.

For more detail on uniform, please go to the School Uniform tab under Parental Information.

Things to bring:

Please ensure children come to school with a named water bottle and a coat as the weather continues to be unpredictable. Children are not required to bring stationery in from home as the school will provide what is needed. Anything brought from home is brought in at the risk of the individual.

Homework

Bedrock - Vocabulary: 50 minutes per week or 10 lessons. Grammar: 1 lesson per week

Monday: Maths

Tuesday: Maths

Wednesday: Reading Comprehension

Thursday: GPS

Friday: No homework

Most homework is available to view on Google Classroom except for spellings, handwriting and any other practical tasks.

Homework Club is available to year 6 children every day in the ICT suite.

Please see our Home Learning policy for more information.

Trips

If you are able to accompany us on any of our planned visits, please show your interest by contacting the school office. You will be required to have valid DBS check (please speak to the school office).

Houses Of Parliament: History (Suffragettes)

Hogs Back : SMSC, core values

Brunel University - Citizenship trip: PSHE SMSC

Northwood Synagogue : History, RE, SMSC, core values

Residential- Kingswood Green Park : PE- OAA, SMSC, core values

Chessington World of Adventures : SMSC, core values

Ruislip Lido : core values, SMSC