3 MARCH 2017

Letters home:

Whole-School

Rugby Darby Day

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Hillview Weekly News

Senior Staffing update

Following my announcement last week about Mr Hill’s decision to leave Hillview, I

am pleased to announce that Mr Aston Smith is now Deputy Headteacher with

immediate effect.

FOCUS

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the

more places you’ll go.” Dr Seuss

ASSEMBLIES— World Book Week

In assemblies this week Miss Birch talked about the joy of reading and how it can

open up new worlds for the reader. This transformative power that books can

have was further illustrated by a short film from Book Aid International, the

charity which we collect for on our Dress-up Day. The students watched a 13-

year old girl called Rahmatu explain how books have changed her life and given

her a brighter future with dreams of becoming a lawyer. Each day a member of

staff from another department shared their love of reading too; thanks go to Miss

Smith, Miss Cihigoyenetche and Mrs Simpson for showing that it's not just English

teachers who love to read!

Year 11

To recognise the hard work of the students in the run-up to PPEs and the final

exams, we provided them with a free breakfast to celebrate their efforts. Well

done. Keep it going. It will be worth it.

Year 12

Ms Owen encouraged students to start thinking out their next steps after the

Sixth Form. If students are thinking about university they should start researching

into possible universities / courses now in preparation for applying this

September. If students are not sure what they wish to do, or if they do not want

to go to university they should make an appointment to see our Careers Advisor

Mrs Hayes for a 1-1, or take a look at the website notgoingtouni.co.uk for further

ideas / information.

Year 13

Year 13 - Advice and guidance on exam revision and preparation. We also

confirmed that Student Finance Applications for all students planning on starting

university in September 2017 are now open. More information can be

found here: https://studentfinance.campaign.gov.uk/

EVENTS IN SCHOOL

Stars in their Eyes

Tuesday’s 'Stars in their eyes' concert was an extraordinary night's enter-

tainment with a 'live' band, full lighting show and a host of very talented

singer/songwriters. Thanks to all those that were there to support; Sarah

Clark for the amazing photos, and all staff at Hillview School who made it

a night to remember. The exciting news is that there will be a Hillview CD

for sale in July showcasing our talented singers. Join our Facebook group

for updates!

Professional photographs are available to purchase from Sarah Clark

Photography and will be available for parents to view and purchase from 5pm

Forthcoming events:

MARCH 2017

Tuesday 7 -

PTA Meeting, 7.00 p.m.

Thursday 9 -

Year 10 Parents’

Evening (incorporating

PTA Second-hand

uniform sale)

Thursday 16 -

Easter Concert

Sunday 19

Cheerleaders in Disney,

Paris Parade

Wednesday 22—

Dance Event

Thursday 23 —

INSET

Friday 24 -

Bangers and Bingo

Fundraiser

Thursday 30 -

Language Conference

WORD OF THE WEEK:

APPARENT

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

(Cont’d)

MAY

Thursday 4 -

Year 7 Parents’ Evening

Tuesday 9 -

PTA meeting, 7.00 p.m.

JUNE

Thursday 29 -

Summer Art Exhibition

and Fashion Show

JULY

Thursday 6–Saturday 8

- School Production

“Beauty and the Beast”

Wednesday 12—

Sports Day

Thursday 13 -

Junior Prizegiving

Sports Awards Evening

today by visiting: http://www.sarahclarkphotography.co.uk/lightbox/view-schools/

Click on the file ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ and enter the following login details:

Username: Stars2017

Password: Music

Please note both the username and password are case sensitive. Any photographs

purchased will be sent as digital files via email so it is important to enter

sarah@sarahclarkphotography.co.uk as one of your email contacts so your purchase

does not end up in your Junk Mail.

Year 7 Disco

Tonight is the PTA Year 7 disco fundraiser, including glitter face-painting. The

students should have a brilliant time!

VISITS AND TRIPS

Twelfth Night

On Wednesday, Year 13 A-level Drama went to

see the highly acclaimed production of

Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at the National

Theatre, as part of their exam preparations.

This was a very visionary performance, which

excited and engaged a 21st

Century audience. It

was true to its original script but utilised all of

the modern production values, in particular a

set that continued to amaze by its

flexible use. This production had modern costume, live music, hot tubs, rain and even

cars and mopeds driving across the stage! Everyone had a very enjoyable evening.

Book Week—Author visit and other events

On Wednesday we were delighted to welcome popular writer Jenny McLachlan back to

Hillview to run some creative writing workshops with Year 7. In the Romance work-

shops the students plotted a whole book in an hour from the first meeting to the final

"fireworks" moment complete with glitter and feathers. Some of their ideas were so

good Jenny might be using them in her next book! In the Comedy Writing workshop

the students learnt how to use incongruity, the element of surprise and the Rule of 3

to successfully make the reader laugh, and were shown the importance of word choice

and sticking to things which could really happen too. Well done to those 6 students

to whom Jenny gave one of her books as a prize for their great contributions.

STARS IN THEIR EYES

From voting held in mentor groups this week to ascertain which children’s book was

the favourite amongst students—the results are as follows:

1. Winnie the Pooh

2. We’re going on a Bear Hunt

3. Matilda

4. The Tiger Who Came to Tea

5. Rainbow Fairies

6. The Gruffalo

7. Room on the Broom

8. Hairy McLary/Mr Men (tied)

9. The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Celebrating World Book Day in Costume

The Science department’s

decorative theme was ‘Charlie

and the Chocolate Factory’. The

top student from each lesson

throughout the day was awarded

a "Golden ticket". The student

then took the golden ticket to

"Bill's Candy" store (the Prep

room) where they exchanged the

ticket for a Wonka Bar!

The judging of costumes by Mrs Burkett took place in the hall at lunchtime:

Best Newcomer: Shannon Matthews as the Queen of Hearts from Alice’s

Adventures in Wonderland

Best Pair: Katie Flynn and Megan Fransen as Tweedle Dee and Dum

Best Group: Phoebe Fillery and Emma Colville as Peculiar Children

Best Sixth Former: Rayan Choudhury as the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz

Best Individual: Robyn Haim as Jekyll and Hyde

Best Staff Group: The Exams Office (Mrs Foreman, Mrs Culmer, Mrs Blacklee and

Mrs Russell) as Cinderella and the Ugly Sisters

Finally, thanks must go to Mrs Quinnell and Ms V Birch for organising the day and

making things run smoothly.