Take a look at this excellent multimedia presentation by one of our Year 11 students for Bronze Arts Award. Well done!
A Day in the Life...(ppt)
I have been Head of School since September 2011 and previously Deputy Headteacher at Hill Top for 11 years. I am delighted to say that Hill Top was judged to be "OUTSTANDING" in February 2011. This was achieved because we all work together enthusiastically to secure ever more ambitious outcomes for all our students who respond well to the school's positive atmosphere.
The students strive to achieve their very best in lessons and their exemplary attitudes and outstanding behaviour enable them to make the best of the varied opportunities provided by the school's rich and diverse curriculum.
The involvement of parents, carers, governors and multi-agency teams is of paramount importance and by working together we all support the students' aspirations in tangible ways to help students make outstanding progress both academically and socially thus improving their life skills, life chances and ultimate well-being for when they leave school.
A Gateshead charity has organised a host of events for carers' week which runs from June 13 to June 19, 2011.
Take a look at what's on offer in the document below
webweek.doc
Have a look at the document below for Easter Activities happening in your area over the Easter Break.
Easter_holiday_activities_2011.doc
Our Year 10 and 11 groups went to see a performance of Queen music at Newcastle College.
We had a great time and the show by the College's Performing Arts Department was excellent.
Everyone can participate
Hill Top School continues to focus on raising participation and fitness awareness levels by offering a varied curriculum that is differentiated to suit all pupils.
We have produced well developed systems that encourage pupils to participate in inter and intra school activities. We realise that participation in sport can range from the achievement of excellence in a sporting activity to taking up the role of referee, coach, reporter or photographer.
Already in 2010 / 11 academic year pupils have had the opportunity to participate in inter school football, trampolining, rugby, netball, and inter house competitions in football and basketball.
All activities are open to boys and girls
Future events
Dance, football, swimming, cross country, rounders, athletics, indoor rowing, ciicket
School clubs
School sports clubs are seen as an integral part of the PE delivery at Hill Top
Lunchtime clubs
Monday and Tuesday Novice soccer
Tuesday Rugby
Thursday Trampolining
Friday Key Stage 4 Fitness Club
Approximately 50 participants per week
After school clubs
Wednesday Swimming
Thursday Trampolining, Duke of Edinburgh
Friday Golf
Friday Soccer
Approximately 30 participants per week
These clubs are available to all students
I am delighted to let pupils, parents and friends of Hill Top Specialist Arts College know that our newly designed website is now operational.
Hill Top Specialist Arts College was judged as a good school in 2008 by Ofsted It is my intention to work closely with colleagues, students, parents, Governors and school partners in order to achieve outstanding provision .Systems and structures are in place, high quality and dedicated staff are focused on raising standards that will ensure that our pupils make the best possible progress.
The College has recently received specialist status for the Arts. This has involved a lot of hard work by pupils and staff. This provides opportunities to further develop the facilities for the Arts, the community choir and increased courses for pupils.
The Government's Comprehensive Spending Review will create challenges for us all but we are well-placed to sustain good teaching and learning as a priority.
I look forward to working with parents and our local community over the coming years, building on the very special and unique provision offered here, driving the school towards truly exceptional outcomes.
Elaine Colquhoun
Headteacher