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Key Stage 2 have spent the last two days designing, creating and evaluating catapults to see which year group could launch a water balloon the furthest. Amazing teamwork and effort by all and a brilliant way to end the first week!

Whilst Key Stage 2 were launching water balloons Key Stage 1 had a slightly different challenge. Based on the story Egg Drop, the children designed, created and evaluated the safest way to drop an egg without it breaking. Sadly not all the eggs survived the drop 😔

This week during registration, we will explore our first GORSEGetsHealthy topic. The topic is: How do I keep myself healthy? Children will discuss how to stay healthy and the benefits of doing so.

There's just two weeks to go now until our 2021 Open Evening. Doors open from 6.00pm and our CEO & Principal Speeches start at 6.30pm and 7.15pm in the main school hall. We can't wait to welcome you!

Our year 1’s enjoyed a visit from Leeds Playhouse. Well done to all of the children involved.

Year 5 had a fantastic Viking’s visit last week. Thank you Royal Armouries for hosting us!

Year 6 have been having fun developing their calligraphy skills in Art, taking inspiration from the artist Hassan Massoudy. Ike has shown some great skills so far!

Year 11 students delivered an excellent assembly to prospective Year 5 and 6 students this morning. Thank you Hillcrest Academy for having us today to talk about our Academy. Our Year 11 prefects were blown away by your students and facilities. #leadership #rolemodels #OpenDay

Check out our new World Class Schools page on our website. hillcrest.leeds.sch.uk/our-academy/wo… Our world class school students will be updating this with all the world class activities and events we do at Hillcrest! World Class Schools Quality Mark

OPEN DAY - SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER Hillcrest will be having an open day to showcase our wonderful school on Saturday 20th November. If you are interested in our open day then scan the QR code below and select a time slot. We look forward to seeing you! pic.x.com/d3hnRT2e2b

Our GGH topic for this week is the importance of being physically active. Here are some fun ways to stay active. What is your favourite type of exercise? GORSEGetsHealthy

As part of #UKParliamentWeek our pupils have been debating big issues, including Covid vaccines and the environment, alongside the teachers. Some future politicians in the making! Fabian Hamilton MP

#ukpw Comes to a close and with that our first Hillcrest Referendum. Should we ban single-use plastics? They spent all week debating and campaigning the arguments and voted on Friday. The result: 76% Yes - 24% No. Our school council will now discuss the next steps.

Proud to share the report from the Ofsted inspection conducted on 4th + 5th May… files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/501869… Hillcrest Academy continues to be OUTSTANDING thanks to our highly dedicated team as well as our truly inspirational, aspirational CHILDREN.

Possibly the proudest day of my career. This one is definitely for the children of Hillcrest. Onwards and upwards; a credit to our whole staff and community. files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/501869…

The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.

For anyone hungry or struggling get yourselves down to Harehills Lane Baptist Church 13 Hilton Place loads of food, chocolates and presents for everyone so feel free to come on down #homelessstreetangels😇 #HappyChristmas2022

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our staff, The Leeds Irish Centre and Leeds Central SDA Church were were able to deliver a large number of food parcels and gifts to our families on Christmas Eve 😊

Leeds Teaching School Hub has been redesignated as the Teaching School Hub for Leeds! Thank you to everyone that we have worked with over the last 2 and a half years. We look forward to continuing and building our partnerships.