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Welcome to 

Hillside School

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 Day

Please 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.

 

What's happening at Hillside Primary School?

Upcoming Events in August

Mon 4

Home and School Meeting

4 Aug 2025

Wed 6

Wednesday Wheels

6 Aug 2025

Fri 15

School Science Fair

15 Aug 2025

Mon 18

Polyfest

18 Aug 2025

Mon 18

Year 7 & 8 Tech

18 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2025

Mon 25

Maths Week

25 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025

Latest Notices

False Alarm
29 Jul 2025

The fire alarm was set off today by building work being done. It was a false alarm, All students and staff evacuated the building safely.

booking parent/Teacher interviews.
21 Jul 2025

 Parent/Teacher interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 6th August.

As mentioned earlier this year we will be starting to book your interview time through Skool Loop.

You can start booking your interview time from today -  Monday 20th July.

Interviews are 10 mins per child so if you have 2 children in the same class, please book 2 interview time slots back to back.

Instructions on how to book your time can be found on the back of this newsletter or attached to this notice.

 Any queries or difficulties, please contact Nadia in the school office.

Notices - Monday 4th March.
4 Mar 2024

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.

Supporters and Sponsors

Parents, please support our local businesses

Brett Middleton Contracting Ltd - Hillside Primary School Discount RV Parts - Hillside Primary School PAISLEY & KING ROOFING LIMITED - Hillside Primary School McDowall Agricultural Services Ltd - Hillside Primary School Drivetech Ltd - Hillside Primary School
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