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Hillside School is situated in Browns township 9 kilometers from Winton in Southland. Our wonderful school serves mainly a mixed farming community and families who are associated with related industries in the Browns, Hokonui, Lora Gorge and Springhills areas. We are a full primary school with pupils from Year 1 to Year 8 situated in beautiful grounds with good tree shelter. It has an upgraded community adventure playground and running/activity track.
We have recently undergone a total building upgrade and now have a modern learning environment which is resourced to promote learning that is personalized, student centred, engaging and connected to the real world.
Hillside School has two classrooms which cater for the learning and social needs of students from year one to year eight. We are a small school which prides itself on its family atmosphere, where the older students look after the younger students. As a small school every child gets a chance to take part in a variety of arts and sports events. It is a place of opportunity for all students.
Our focus is on preparing learners for life in a global and ever-changing world. Our teaching begins with the belief that all students can learn and achieve and that teachers can make a difference for all students. At Hillside School, we have high expectations for our students and share these expectations with everyone involved in their learning. Through consultation with our community we endeavour to provide teaching and learning programmes which reflect their priorities.
Visitors are always welcome to visit our wonderful school.
Principal - Mrs Tina Shaw
Phones Away For The DayPlease note that the Government’s “Phones away for the day” comes into effect from the beginning of the year. At Hillside if your child brings any digital devices, it must be handed into their teacher on arriving at school. It will be given back at the end of the day. |
25 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
28 Aug 2025
Just a friendly reminder that the deep cove raffle cards are due back at school no later than Thursday, August 28th.
Please return all cards, whether sold or unsold along with any payment collected by this date.
A big thank you to the families who have already returned their raffle cards and payments
Your support is greatly appreciated!
Please be advised that Nadia will not be in the office from Friday, 29th August to Wednesday, 3rd September.
Normal office operations will resume on Thursday, 4th September.
Office emails and phone messages will be checked periodically during this time. However, if you need to get a message to the school regarding your child, please email their classroom teacher directly for a timely response.
Tina Shaw - principal@hillside.school.nz
Bailey Burr - Baileyb@hillside.school.nz
Thank you for your understanding.
Athletics
For those children who would like to try out for the 800m and the 1500m, the details are:
800m – at Central Southland College on Wednesday 6th March at 3.30pm. 9 years and up.
1500m – at Central Southland College on Thursday 7th March at 3.30pm. 10 years and up.
Pop along and have a go you may qualify for Central.
John Parsons
A notice about John Parson’s visit on Monday 11th March went out last week. If you are intending to attend the parent session from 3.30pm – 4.30 pm. Please fill in and return the slip at the bottom of the letter.
Parent Teacher interviews
Interview times went home last week. If you are unable to attend, please let us know so another time can be arranged. We will mainly be talking about how your child is settling in to the new year and any concerns you and the school may have.
Central Athletics
Central Athletics is scheduled for this Friday 8th March at Central Southland College. If your child has qualified for the Central Athletics, they will be given a letter and a timetable of events today or tomorrow. Parents will need to take their child to Central.
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