October 9, 2007
We have received a message from Ms Copper who says: We all enjoyed our visit to Luwan Special School yesterday.
Parents need not worry about a Tornado. It was rainy & windy for 1 day but it is better today. We went to see the male gymnastics this morning and this afternoon we are off to see both the male & female swimming. We are off on a boat trip on the Bund tonight.
Tomorrow we will be visiting other schools and on our last day we will be visiting the Pearl Tower.
Posted by S McCarthy at 11:50 AM | Comments(0)
October 8, 2007
Shanghai Update
Ms Cooper has contacted school to say:
Hi been to the swimming and the volleyball at the Special Olyimpics
A couple of our pupils threw the ball back into the water.
In the swimming the UK swimmer came second and we shouted ourselves hoarse cheering her on.
We went to dinner with 2 people from from the British Council which went very well and the food was very good.
The pupils have been fabulous, very polite and willing to have a go at everything.
Posted by S McCarthy at 10:50 AM | Comments(0)
October 5, 2007
Shanghai Thursday
We have had an email from Mr. Dawson which we would like to share with you unfortunately the pictures he sent couldn't be opened
Hi folks
Thursday
Went to West Water. Massive area of lakes, islands and boats.
Breakfast 7:00 return 20:30. A long but memorable day
Travel time approx 7 1/2 hours due to a Chinese national holiday. It was also very busy at the park
the group enjoyed a boat ride and a trip around one of the islands.
We then had yet another extravagant meal (lunch). Nice but I don't know if we needed all ten courses.
Following lunch we returned to the park and went to visit a beautiful pagoda. After learning about the history of the Buddhist building we climbed to the top to sample the breathtaking views.
All in all a worthwhile day. The pupils coped very well with the long journey times
J. Dawson
Posted by S McCarthy at 10:25 AM | Comments(0)
October 4, 2007
Shanghai Update
Miss Cooper contacted school to tell us that they spent 4 hours by coach to visit Hangzhou, West Lake and old style town. They had a boat trip, had lunch and then climbed up a pagoda. The weather is 32 degrees. Mr Ge Joing is looking after them well.
Posted by S McCarthy at 11:21 AM | Comments(0)
September 27, 2007
China Here We Come
On Monday 1st October, 2007 six pupils set out on the trip of a lifetime. They are travelling to Shanghai for a twelve day visit to the Luwan Special School and to the Special Olympic games. They left Newcastle Airport at lunchtime on route to Shanghai via Dubai. They were all in good spirits looking forward to the flights. Watch this space for updates
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September 24, 2007
Fair Processing Notice - School Census 2008
Hill Top School processes personal data about its pupils and is a “data controller” in respect of this for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998. It processes this data to:
• support its pupils’ teaching and learning;
• monitor and report on their progress;
• provide appropriate pastoral care, and
• assess how well the school as a whole is doing.
This data includes contact details, national curriculum assessment results, attendance information, characteristics such as ethnic group, special educational needs and any relevant medical information.
This data may only be used or passed on for specific purposes allowed by law. From time to time the school is required to pass on some of this data to local authorities, the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), and to agencies that are prescribed by law, such as the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), Ofsted, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), the Department of Health (DH), Primary Care Trusts (PCT), [and organisations that require access to data in the Learner Registration System as part of the MIAP (Managing Information Across Partners) programme and Connexions (see below)]. All these are data controllers in respect of the data they receive, and are subject to the same legal constraints in how they deal with the data.
Posted by S McCarthy at 11:20 AM | Comments(0)
July 9, 2007
Sports Day at Gateshead Stadium
Sports Day is on Wednesday 11 July 2007 at Gateshead Stadium.
If the weather is good we will be outdoors. Please remember to bring and put on sun tan lotion.
If pupils are in Collingwood House they need to wear a plain red t-shirt, Bede House pupils need to wear a plain blue t-shirt and Armstrong House pupils need to wear a plain yellow t-shirt.
Posted by M Gifford at 3:52 PM | Comments(0)
June 26, 2007
School Website - Staff Session
Peter Bolger, Gateshead Grid for Learning Manager will lead today's staff session and will introduce colleagues to the school weblog. You'll be able to have a hands-on play with the site and you can have a go at publishing news items to it. Fun!
Posted by admins at 1:22 PM | Comments(1)
June 11, 2007
Hill Top Summer Fayre
It's nearly time for the fantastic Hill Top School Summer Fayre.
As usual there will be prize bingo, a great big bouncy castle, lots of games, cakes, barbeque, a grand raffle and lots of other stalls.
The big day is Saturday July 7th 2007 on the school field and in the hall, starting at 1pm until 4pm.
Come along and have a great afternoon.
Posted by M Gifford at 1:55 PM | Comments(1)
May 14, 2007
Italian Day
As part of our International Award programme of study and events we held an Italian Day in school on Friday 18 May 2007. The highlight of our Italian Day was the "Cantare" concert. Parents, carers and friends were welcome to attend the concert which started at 1.30pm and lasted an hour.
Mrs Thompson and Mr G Griffiths, a Nationally renowned Vocal Coach & Musical Director were accompanied by Mr Treherne, MBE, Head of the Music service in Gateshead on piano and our own Mr F Wheatley on guitar. There were also Italian songs sung by a group of staff and by the pupils.
Pupils looked at words we use that originate from Italian such as spaghetti, pizza, motto, and also learning numbers in Italian. Brenda, our school cook created an Italian menu for pupils and staff at lunchtime before our afternoon concert.
If you are interested in joining Sing Live or just finding out more about the choir you can look at their web site and if you are sharp-eyed you might see a photo of our very own, Mrs Judith Thompson. http://www.singliveuk.com/
Posted by M Gifford at 10:53 AM | Comments(1)
Things to do for Italian Day
Try learning numbers 1 to 10 in Italian and look at some suggested activities for Italian day.
Posted by M Gifford at 10:21 AM | Comments(0)
March 7, 2007
Gateshead Mayor visits Hill Top
The Mayor of Gateshead came into school today to talk to the pupils in a special assembly. She brought the official chains of office with her and had photographs taken with all the pupils. Everyone had an enjoyable time and pupils sang and performeed the school dance based on the school dance taught to staff at Luwan Special School in Shanghai.
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January 29, 2007
Ms Colquhoun visits New Delhi, India
Ms Colquhoun is visiting India in her role as President of NASEN and on behalf of our school. She is taking presents and letters from the children and we wish her a successful trip.
She leaves to visit Tanama School in New Delhi on February 10th which caters for pupils with Autism.
Pupils have written letters to the children in the school and we are looking forward to hearing more about India in the run up to and after her visit.
Posted by admins at 3:17 PM | Comments(1)
January 22, 2007
It's a Wiz!
Mrs Thompson is busy with rehearsals for "The Wizard of Oz". Preliminary auditions have been held for Dorothy, the Tin man, the Lion and the Scarecrow. The date for the performance is likely to be in June - just before the Year 11's leave school.
The main parts are going to be hotly contested and it is looking very good so far.
Invitations will be sent out nearer the time.
Posted by admins at 3:33 PM
January 15, 2007
College Links
Pupils in 11A and 11B have started the college links course on 10th January. Some pupils make their own way to Gateshead College every Wednesday morning and the rest go down in the school bus. They have lessons in Life Skills, Literacy and ICT with support from school and college staff. The three groups join up in the college canteen at lunchtime and meet with other college students including some of our previous pupils. College meals are nice but more expensive than school and there is a shop selling a range of items.
Posted by admins at 3:42 PM
December 15, 2006
Recycool recycling
The ICT department at Hill Top School have been recycling ink cartridges, toner cartridges and mobile phones through recycool. We have raised enough money to buy a digital camera and install an interactive whiteboard.
If you buy a new mobile phone for Christmas or at anytime of year, please send in your old one to school and include your battery and charger if you have it. We also accept recycled ink cartridges and toner cartridges. Recycool are a company which allows registered charities, like our PTFA to collect these items and then they pay us according to a fixed rate for each type of phone or cartridge.
We can arrange pick up of larger quantities of cartridge if you can donate to our school from your workplace.
Posted by admins at 11:33 AM
December 11, 2006
Rowing Challenge Taken Onboard!
Mr Dawson has successfully motivated the whole school to take up the rowing challenge. He set a challenge of 2000m by the end of last half term and increased the new challenge to 5000m by the end of Autumn term. Everyone including teachers, support staff, cleaners and pupils have completed the challenge.
Mr Dawson has set up the rowing challenge in the old French room, which now houses the rowing machines and the other fitness equipment.
Posted by admins at 9:51 AM
December 4, 2006
Hill Top and the RSC at Theatre Royal
The Expressive Arts group and two members of the Hill Top Singing group performed their Romeo and Juliet cameo performance live on stage at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle in front of members of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Mrs Thompson was invited to take part in the event again after last year's successful performance of Twelfth Night. She wrote the adaptation, which had to include Shakespearian language, with a combination of chant, symbolic mime, songs and speeches. The dress rehearsal in school was attended by an artistic director from the RSC and her verdict was, "You do not have to change a thing. I was warned I would need to take a handkerchief to Hill Top as it would be amazing and they were right."
The actual performance was spectacular. The three girls sang beautifully and the whole theatre joined in with the final scene and song, "Love is all you need." The event was attended by a smal group of schools in the North East region. Two others came from Gateshead, but there were schools from other LEA's in the region.
On the day they also had to do an impromptu performance and if you can imagine Inspector Clouseau meets Romeo and Juliet you have a glimpse into one of Hill Top's pieces. If you want to see more, contact school and ask about obtaining a copy of the DVD. All money raised will go to the PTFA of Hill Top School.
Posted by admins at 9:12 AM
November 6, 2006
Family ICT Matters
The family learning course was very enjoyable for staff and participants. We hope to work with the family learning team at Dryden Professional Centre to offer more courses in the future.
Parents, governors and carers might like to know that we have a display board in school celebrating their achievements!
Posted by M Gifford at 5:11 PM | Comments(0)
September 2, 2006
Family Learning Course at Hill Top School
Parents, carers and governors have been invite to apply for a place on the family learning course in ICT. The couse takes place on Wednesday afternoons between 1pm and 3 pm starting on 20 September for 5 weeks up to half term.
Parents and governors worked with Mrs Gifford and Miss Robson from Dryden PDC family learning team on a number of projects that the pupils complete in their ICT lessons slanted to their own interests.
We hope to be offering more family learning courses in the future.
Posted by admins at 3:33 PM
July 20, 2005
Percussion and Singing group on CLC Radio
Mike Carter from Gateshead City Learning Centre (CLC) came into school to record our singing and percussion groups for Gateshead CLC radio. The recording is due to be broadcast from tomorrow. For further details
log onto the Internet (check with the bill payer first) and use the address www.gateshead.org/ICT works then look for the green CLC logo.
Choose schedule to check the programme times, choose hi bandwith for broadband, lo bandwith for modems, switch on the speakers and enjoy the performance!
Posted by admins at 2:56 PM
July 5, 2005
Test Posting
"Hello and Welcome to our new web site
it is still under construction but watch this space"
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