What an incredible finale for our Year 3 pupils to end their first year at HJS. We are immensely proud of each and every one of the children. Each student has been on their own, personal journey, growing not ony in stature but also academically, socially and emotionally. We hope that the skills they have developed this year will set the solid foundations on which to build on during their remaining years at Hillborough School and beyond.

We have completed some wonderful cross curricular assignments this half term, culminating in digital designed sweet packaging for our Willy Wonka inspired magical sweets! We certainly have some design entrpreneurs, engineers and inventors of the future in Year 3! In history, the children thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Romans- the Roman Day where the children all came dressed up and sample 'roasted door mice' was one of our highlights!

All that is left to say is a huge thank you for your ongoing support. The progress the children have made this year would not be possible without the dedication and love from you, their parents and carers. We wish you all a happy, healthy and safe summer break and look forward to seeing you back on  Tuesday 3rd September!

As we wrap up another exciting school year, we'd like to share some highlights of what our Year 4 children have been learning this term. In Literacy our young readers embarked on an exciting adventure with "The Explorer" by Katherine Rundell. This captivating story not only improved their reading skills but also sparked their imagination and curiosity about exploration and survival.

Mathematics: We focused on practical maths skills, including telling time, understanding shapes, and working with angles. These foundational concepts will serve them well in both everyday life and future maths studies.

For Science the students dived into the fascinating world of sound and vibrations. They conducted various experiments to understand how sound travels and how different materials affect sound waves. 

In Geography, our budding geographers explored the lush and diverse ecosystems of rainforests. They also learned about the critical issue of deforestation and its impact on our planet, fostering environmental awareness. 

Computing was a blast! Channelling their inner entrepreneurs, students created their own businesses and prepared impressive pitches for none other than Lord Sugar! This project honed their digital skills, creativity, and public speaking abilities. 

We're incredibly proud of all the hard work and progress your children have made this year. We wish you all a wonderful summer break filled with fun, relaxation, and happiness! 

So, as Mr Frank Sinatra once famously sang, "And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain". Despite the tears, the jeers, the highs and the lows; it is time for our Year 6's to leave our Hillborough nest and continue their metaphorical (and literal) journey onto higher plains (secondary school).

Our final summer term as HJS students; how did it go you wonder?! Incredibly well, thank you for asking! We had our puppet performances, our end of year production, and sandwiched between these two gigantic projects we received our fantastic SAT's results. 

As we approach our final few days, we are busy preparing for our leavers assembly, which we hope will wow all the parents and family members in attendance!

Though already said in many student end of year reports, we are very proud of most pupils in this Year 6 cohort. They have worked hard and represented the school in a way they should be very proud of. We wish them the best of luck as they head to secondary education!

Have an amazing summer,

The Year 6 Team