22 MARCH 2019

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Whole school

Years 7-11

Simmonds dress event

Hillview Weekly News

FOCUS

“A Society’s competitive advantage will not come from how well its schools

teach the multiplication and periodic tables, but from how well they stimulate

imagination and creativity.” Albert Einstein

Assemblies—British Science Week

This year's Science Week has focused on the 150th anniversary of the Periodic

Table. In assembly Mrs Boyle looked at the invention of the Periodic Table and

the imagination and creativity that was needed by the scientists who worked on

it. In lessons students in Years 7-9 explored more ideas about the elements of

the Periodic Table and carried out some experiments that are not on the

curriculum. They investigated polymer balls, made slime and set light to

methane bubbles. Wednesday lunchtime students launched fizzy tablet rockets

and the girls from Hepburn won the inter-community competition.

EVENTS IN SCHOOL

BBFC Visit to Media

Last Friday, the Media and Film Department welcomed Lucy Brett from the

British Board of Film Classification. Year 12 and 13 students were presented

with case studies and the methods of regulating films in the UK which is a vital

aspect of their studies. The event was a resounding success.

Drama exam performances

On Monday evening, the A Level Drama students performed their practical

exam pieces to an external audience. The standard of the plays was

outstanding, leading the audience on an emotional journey as they experienced

a range of genres and styles. The Drama Department would like to thank all

those who have supported them to produce such amazing performances and

are so proud of every student whose hard work certainly paid off to produce

work that you would be pleased to watch in a professional environment.

Year 7 ‘Streetwise’ assembly

Year 7 watched a performance and engaged in discussion with a group from

‘Streetwise’, a KCC-supported programme which highlights the importance of

road safety. The performers touched on many situations with which our

students have to deal, surrounding issues concerning pedestrian safety.

Discussions around how each issue could have been prevented were lively and

considered.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

2019

APRIL

Thursday 4—Year 7

Parents’ Evening (incl.

PTA Uniform shop)

MAY

Thursday 9—Year 12

Parents’ Evening

Tuesday 14—

PTA meeting

LITERACY CORNER

ASSOCIATED

Ad (Latin) - to

Socius (Latin) - sharing

and allied

JUNE

Wednesday 26—Inset

Day

Thursday 27—Annual

Art Exhibition and

Fashion Show

JULY

Monday 1– Friday 5—

Year 12 Work Experience

Friday 5—Primary

Hillfest @ Tonbridge

Castle Lawn

Sunday 7—Hillview

Singers @ Tonbridge

Castle Lawn

Thursday 11-Saturday

13— School Production,

‘Legally Blonde’

Tuesday 16—PTA

Meeting

Tuesday 23—End of

term

SUMMER SCHOOL 2019

29 July—2 August

&

5-9 August

Visitors from Holland

The Lek en Linge school from the Netherlands visited Hillview on Wednesday. They

have been coming to us for 4 years and are always delighted to spend a day with us.

Their students love to interact with ours and they thoroughly enjoy attending

lessons that they might not have back home. Thank you to all the staff who made them

feel welcome on the day.

Easter Concert

Last night’s concert was a resounding success of fantastic entertainment! The

programme was varied and this year featured some jazz. Thanks not only go to the

Music Department and performing arts staff supporting this event which included

refreshments and a tombola, but to our wonderful, enthusiastic students who were so

supportive of one another during the performances. It was a pleasure to see.

Hopes and Dreams Exhibition & Charity Auction

We raised £70.00 for the charity, ‘Mind’ and

parents and staff really enjoyed seeing the work

that the students have produced this year which

was exhibited on Thursday evening.

Treats for Year 11 students

Throughout this week, students were given a

variety of breakfast treats as a ‘thank you’ and

sign of appreciation for their incredibly

hard work leading up to and during their recent PPEs. We understand that the next

couple of months are going to be some of the most challenging months of their lives;

we wanted them to be reminded that we are there to support them as part of their

Squad19 .

VISITS/TRIPS

Art in Bexhill

Last Thursday, Year 12 Art students visited The De La

Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea and The Towner Gallery,

Eastbourne. Students were able to engage with

contemporary artworks from a range of cultures and

genres in order to develop their contextual knowledge

and provide them with sources of inspiration for their

own art practice.

Year 11 ‘Strive for 5’ Maths Seminar On Wednesday, 15 students were

selected and given the opportunity to

attend a conference in London along with

other schools from the UK. The

conference was an intensive revision

session to learn hints and tips to gain a

Grade 5 (or higher) in their exam.

The students were extremely well-

behaved and felt they gained a lot from

the experience. The inspirational speaker

at the end gave many of them food for

thought about their revision. Many are

now confident to solve a problem like the

one opposite. Can you?

Year 12 Health & Social Care students visit Hospice in the Weald

Students today had a tour and talk about the work the hospice offers and under-

takes. Students have been thinking about how their services cater to the whole

person by taking part in arts and crafts activities. It has been a chance to learn

about different career opportunities in Health and Social Care and excellent

practice for their up-coming work experience.

SPORT

Cheerleading Nationals

Last Sunday 96 students consisting of 3 squads of cheerleaders, accompanied by 5

staff, set off early to travel to Derby for the day’s competition. Our level 3 team,

"Lightning" won 1st place with an

absolutely stunning

performance. “Thunder”, our

level 2 team were also very

impressive, taking a well-deserved

2nd place. Our brand new team of

cheerers, "Sparks" impressed with

their first-ever performance,

taking an excellent 2nd place. All

of the girls were an absolute

credit to the school, supporting

each other and demonstrating

incredible athleticism and

sportswomanship throughout the

day.

Kent Schools Annual Trampolining Competition @ Gillingham

Last Wednesday we competed in the above competition and our trophy winners were:

Lauren Howe

Emily Haylett

Parris Bryan

A special mention also to Emily Davis and Emily Dearsley who had to change their

routine at the last minute and coped extremely well. Congratulations to all students on

a magnificent effort!

NOTE re FRIDAY TRAMPOLINIG CLUB

There will be no more Friday a.m. Trampolining Club now until September.

PROMOTION

£10 off our summer

dress if purchased

in-store at Simmonds,

Tunbridge Wells, between:

Friday 22-

Saturday 30 March

Whilst stocks last

U12 County Netball Tournament

On Wednesday Year 7 travelled to the U12 Rainham Kent Schools tournament. We

were one of only two non-selective, non-private schools in the tournament, which

consisted of 40 schools from Kent and South London. Our team were drawn against

a number of independent schools in a really tough pool of games. They played

some incredible netball and, although they didn't win any games, they did really

well. Lots to take forward to next year!

THANK YOU

World Book Week—£892

We are pleased to announce that we have sent a cheque to Book Aid International

this week from our fundraising during World Book Week for £892. Thank you to the

Hillview community for supporting this special book charity.