<![CDATA[News Feed - Latest News Area - Hillcrest Primary School]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D17%26amp%3Bnid%3D2 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:30:49 GMT Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:30:49 GMT <![CDATA[ New Sport Kits for UKS2! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=191 Thank you to our amazing sponsors for providing a new sport kit for UKS2.

]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:30:49 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=191 <![CDATA[ Welcome new Reception children! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=190 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Wed, 3 Sep 2025 16:28:58 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=190 <![CDATA[ Sept 2025 - Online Safety Workshops for Parents/Carers ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=189 Free Online Safety Workshops for Parents/Carers @ Hillcrest September 2025

]]> Mon, 1 Sep 2025 15:46:00 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=189 <![CDATA[ Reception Classes Closed ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=187 Reception Classes Closed (Monday 17th March 2025)

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:49:31 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=187 <![CDATA[ Hillcrest achieve GOLD! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=186 Hillcrest achieve the School Games GOLD Mark Award for 2023/2024

]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:56:24 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=186 <![CDATA[ Reverse Advent 2023! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=185 The first week's totals from our Reverse Advent 

]]> Fri, 1 Dec 2023 16:10:36 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=185 <![CDATA[ BRONZE Against Bullying! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=184 Amazing news!  Hillcrest has been awarded the United Against Bullying Bronze accreditation!

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:27:17 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=184 <![CDATA[ IMP News launches us into 2023! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=183 IMP News - a pupil-led Hillcrest news show - has launched recently, bringing INFORMATIVE, MIND-BLOWING and POSITIVE news to the pupils of Hillcrest!

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:09:34 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=183 <![CDATA[ Amazing Advent Abundance! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=182 Once again, the Hillcrest community has come together to support those less fortunate than themselves!  Donations to our Reverse Advent appeal have been streaming in, ensuring that all families, no matter what their circumstances, can enjoy a hearty Christmas!

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:57:09 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=182 <![CDATA[ Goodbye Year 6! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=181 Today, we said au revoir to our wonderful Year 6 class of 2022!

]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:14:19 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=181 <![CDATA[ Opening the New Howdale Park ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=180 We are excited to announce that one of our pupils will be representing Hillcrest at the opening of the new Howdale Park on Thursday night 28th July!

]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:10:05 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=180 <![CDATA[ Lovely Lollies! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=179 With help from Morrisons, Downham Market, Mr Try organised ice lollies for all of the children to help cope with the high temperatures today!

]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:56:25 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=179 <![CDATA[ Far Out! Time travelling to the 70s! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=178 Pupils and staff had a groovy day, travelling back to the 1970s!

]]> Fri, 27 May 2022 15:22:50 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=178 <![CDATA[ Jubilee Jubilation! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=177 Hillcrest got into the party spirit when we celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee!

]]> Fri, 27 May 2022 14:47:00 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=177 <![CDATA[ Spectacular Stone Age Experience! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=176 During the school day, our Year 3 Pupils were transported back in time, where they got to meet Ochre and Twig and experience a live Stone Age experience from our school field! 

]]> Mon, 23 May 2022 12:54:19 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=176 <![CDATA[ The Wonders of St Winnold's Fair ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=175 Year 4 enjoyed the sunshine on the school's first civic event since the COvid-19 pandemic on Friday when they attended the annual St Winnold's Day parade!

]]> Sun, 27 Mar 2022 20:45:55 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=175 <![CDATA[ February Football Fantasy! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=174 On the 25th of February 2022, 8 lucky Hillcrest pupils fought their way to the final of Champions Day at Norwich City's "The Nest". Congratulations to everyone who took part- and to Mr Steel for being an amazing coach!

]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:07:08 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=174 <![CDATA[ Merry Christmas ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=173 As Christmas fast approaches, we wanted to wish each one of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2021 14:06:00 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=173 <![CDATA[ Covid Restrictions Update ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=172 Mr Try has sent families another Covid Restrictions update letter.

]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:19:53 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=172 <![CDATA[ Tiddler ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=171 Today, in preparation for the Book Fair coming to Hillcrest, here is our second Julia Donaldson story brought to life through her story telling.

]]> Mon, 8 Nov 2021 16:41:14 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=171 <![CDATA[ October 2021 Newsletter ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=170 Mr Try has sent families his October 2021 newsletter.

]]> Mon, 8 Nov 2021 09:07:18 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=170 <![CDATA[ It's Working! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=169 Today, the school received great news from the Advanced Outbreak Control Officer at Norfolk County Council - our Covid measures are working!

]]> Fri, 5 Nov 2021 15:17:51 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=169 <![CDATA[ The Book Fair is Coming! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=168 From Monday 22nd November 2021 to Friday 26th November 2021, families will be invited to attend our eagerly awaited Book Fair.  Click on the link in the news story to hear from the fabulous Julia Donaldson!

]]> Fri, 5 Nov 2021 14:12:52 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=168 <![CDATA[ Mrs Wardle's Video on Google Classroom ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=167 For those who are having trouble accessing Google Classroom, Mrs Wardle, our Covid Catch-Up Senior Teacher, has created a helpful video to talk you through it.

]]> Wed, 3 Nov 2021 16:24:57 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=167 <![CDATA[ The Return of Reverse Advent! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=166 Wednesday 17th November sees the return of our highly successful Reverse Advent Calendar!

]]> Tue, 2 Nov 2021 12:56:02 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=166 <![CDATA[ Return of Staggered Start Times ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=165 Due to rising cases of Covid-19 in the school, Mr Try has taken the prudent steps of reintroducing staggered start times after half-term.

]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:23:32 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=165 <![CDATA[ September 2021 Newsletter ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=164 Mr Try has sent families his September newsletter.

]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:25:01 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=164 <![CDATA[ Race for Life Sponsored Run ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=163 On Thursday 8th July 2021, pupils and adults of the Hillcrest family took part in an amazing sponsored run in aid of Cancer Research UK and the Friends of Hillcrest.

]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:52:30 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=163 <![CDATA[ June 2021 Newsletter ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=162 Mr Try has sent out our June 2021 newsletter.

]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:14:03 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=162 <![CDATA[ Will You Race for Life on Thursday 8th July 2021? ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=161 Race for Life Sponsored Run – Thursday 8th July 2021

It is exciting to be able to plan for a whole-school charitable fundraiser after so much time keeping such events off the calendar because of Covid.

Hillcrest will be hosting its very own Race for Life event on Thursday 8th July. A ¾ mile loop around the school grounds has been created which begins on the school field and takes in the woodland area, crosses the car park, skirts around the edge of the Reception and KS1 playgrounds, passes through the sensory garden and amphitheatre, before crossing the KS2 playground and finishing back on the school field.

]]> Fri, 28 May 2021 09:48:00 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=161 <![CDATA[ May 2021 Newsletter ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=160 Mr Try has sent out his May 2021 Newsletter.

]]> Fri, 28 May 2021 09:34:37 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=160 <![CDATA[ April 2021 Newsletter ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=159 Mr Try has sent families his April 2021 newsletter.

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:47:53 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=159 <![CDATA[ March Newsletter ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=158 Mr Try sent out his March 2021 newsletter.

]]> Sat, 3 Apr 2021 18:42:58 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=158 <![CDATA[ Enjoy the Easter Holiday! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=157 Happy Easter from Hillcrest!

]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:08:49 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=157 <![CDATA[ Going the Distance! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=156 Construction begins on our fantastic Daily Mile track!

]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:05:52 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=156 <![CDATA[ Moving Massive Mobiles! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=155 The final mobile classroom has been removed from the Hillcrest site after over 15 years after one first appeared!

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:05:47 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=155 <![CDATA[ COVID Spring Update Letter 10 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=154 Mr Try has sent families his tenth update letter of the spring lockdown.

]]> Wed, 3 Mar 2021 20:20:45 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=154 <![CDATA[ SRB Construction Commences ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=153 Construction has finally begun on Hillcrest's new Specialist Resource Base (SRB)!

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:40:10 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=153 <![CDATA[ COVID Spring Update Letter 9 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=152 Mr Try has sent families his ninth update letter of the Spring Lockdown.

]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:26:57 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=152 <![CDATA[ COVID Spring Update Letter 8 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=151 Mr Try has sent families his eighth update letter of the Spring Lockdown.

]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:33:30 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=151 <![CDATA[ COVID Spring Update Letter 7 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=150 Mr Try has sent families his seventh update letter of the Spring Lockdown.

]]> Fri, 5 Feb 2021 19:12:58 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=150 <![CDATA[ COVID Spring Update Letter 6 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=149 Mr Try has sent families his sixth COVID update letter of the Spring Lockdown.

]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:28:53 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=149 <![CDATA[ COVID Spring Update Letter 5 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=148 Mr Try has sent parents his fifth update letter of the Spring lockdown.

]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:50:35 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=148 <![CDATA[ Covid Spring Update Letter 4 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=147 Mr Try has sent out his fourth update letter fo the Spring Term.

]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:49:58 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=147 <![CDATA[ Covid Spring Lockdown Update Letter 3 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=146 Mr Try has sent out his third update letter of the Spring Lockdown

]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:44:12 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=146 <![CDATA[ Covid Spring Lockdown Update Letter 2 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=145 Mr Try sent out his second update letter ofr the Spring Lockdown.

]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:42:21 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=145 <![CDATA[ Increasing Data Allowances on Mobile Phones to Help with Home Learning ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=144 The DfE is running a scheme, alongside many mobile phone networks to increase the online access for pupils whilst schools are working remotely.

]]> Thu, 7 Jan 2021 11:16:51 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=144 <![CDATA[ COVID Spring Lockdown Update 1 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=143 Mr Try has sent families his first Update Letter of the Spring COVID Lockdown.

]]> Tue, 5 Jan 2021 15:59:01 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=143 <![CDATA[ SCHOOL CLOSURE ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=142 Hillcrest Primary School will be closed on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th January due to staffing shortages

]]> Mon, 4 Jan 2021 13:51:27 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=142 <![CDATA[ COVID Spring Term Letter 1 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=141 Mr Try has sent parents his first COVID Update Letter of the Spring Term, containing very important information about our new measures to keep pupils and adults safe.

]]> Sat, 2 Jan 2021 11:47:54 GMT https://www.hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk/news/?pid=17&nid=2&storyid=141