Prefects 2012
Ski Trip 2013
Official opening of our new build
Welcome to Hillcrest
Hillcrest School and Community College is a mixed 11-16 comprehensive community school with 995 pupils. It is located in Netherton, Dudley in the West Midlands.
At Hillcrest there is an expectation that pupils will learn in a disciplined and caring environment. Our focus is on achievement and high standards.
Hillcrest School and Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Principal's welcome
"I would like to take this opportunity to outline some of our values and expectations that make Hillcrest an outstanding school..."
Target Education Alliance
Hillcrest School takes a leading role in the training and professional development of teachers, support staff and headteachers, as well as contributing to the raising of standards through school-to-school support.
Our vision statement
Hillcrest School and Community College is committed to creating and providing an inclusive and inspirational learning environment...
Arts College
Hillcrest School is an Arts College. The arts are the heartbeat of our school and local community...
Every Child Matters
Learn more about how Hillcrest School and Community College is supporting the Government's Green Paper 'Every Child Matters'...
School Closure
Dear Parent/Carer
I am writing to inform you that Hillcrest School and Community College will be closed from the 27th to the 31st of May for Half-term
Thank you for your continued support.
Introduction to Childcare/Classroom Assistant Level 1 course
Are you interested in working with Children?
Are you interested in training as a Classroom Assistant?
We are hoping to start a ten-week course the following week here in partnership with Halesowen College.
For more information contact Paulette Worsey, Parent Link Worker on 01384 814998 or email pworsey@hillcrest.dudley.sch.uk
Consultation on Post-16 Transport Policy 2013/2014
A consultation has been prepared regarding the above item. The full report is now available on the DMBC website, and can be found using the following link:
If you require any further information or a hard copy of the document please do not hesitate to contact Stacey Garner on the details above.
Could you please return any responses regarding this document to CONSULTATION RESPONSES, Executive Support Team, Westox House, 1 Trinity Road, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 1JQ by 5 June 2013.
Yours sincerely
Jane Porter, Director of Children's Services
Co-operative Trust School
The governing body of Hillcrest School and Community College is considering becoming a foundation school and acquiring a Trust.
What is a trust?
A Trust School is a local authority maintained school, which is supported by a charitable trust. Trusts can be set up by individual schools or groups of schools, and usually involve collaboration with a range of partners.
The Trust will work with the Co-operative College, which will involve the adoption of co-operative values. There are currently some 200 schools nationally that are members of Co-operative Trusts.
What we would like you to do
We would like to know what you think of our plans, so we invite you to take part in our public consultation. You can do this by:
Hillcrest News - February 2013
Please click here for the lastest edition of Hillcrest News.
FREE Adult GCSE Courses
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Courses in GCSE English and Maths are now free if you have or have not already achieved these qualifications.
GCSE Mathematics, Tuesdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm
GCSE English, Wednesdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm
All courses will take place at Hillcrest School, Community Room. In partnership with Halesowen College.
If you are interested please contact Paulette Worsey for more information on 01384 814998 or pworsey@hillcrest.dudley.sch.uk.
Latest news
Basketball League Champions!
Date posted: Friday, 1 March 2013
Hillcrest School's Under-15 Basketball team were crowned Dudley North Basketball Champions after winning their final game of the season 24-09 against Kingswinford.
Young Chef of the Year
Date posted: Tuesday, 29 January 2013
On Thursday 21st January two pupils entered the Rotary Club Young Chef of the Year competition held at Thorns School and Community College.
Dudley Cross Country Trials
Date posted: Monday, 1 October 2012
On Saturday 29 September, Mr Moody, Mrs Griffiths and Mrs Curlett took the following pupils to the Dudley Cross Country Trials.
Ofsted: Hillcrest 'outstanding'
Ofsted have reviewed the recent data on Hillcrest School and Community College and have confirmed it to be meeting its last judgement of outstanding.
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Ofsted Good Practice Film: Bullying
"This short film shows how Hillcrest School and Community College has created a positive culture to prevent bullying and to tackle it when it occurs. The strategies used are explained and are discussed with students."More...
Recent Ofsted Survey
"The new highly visible code of conduct has synthesised the school's very clear expectations""The school's expectation that all students and staff will treat each other with respect is particularly strong"
"The school has a holistic approach to pastoral care"
"Incidents are dealt with fairly as well as firmly"
"The school carefully plans the curriculum to support students' moral and social development."
"Students had an excellent understanding of how and where they could seek help"
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Term dates
Friday, 24 May 2013
School closes for half term
Monday, 27 May 2013
Spring Bank Holiday
Monday, 3 June 2013
School opens for all pupils
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
School closes for Summer
Features
Severe weather information
Keep up-to-date on possible school closures during the snow/ice.
Ice and water safety advice
When out and about enjoying wintry Netherton's great outdoors, please take care of you and your loved ones by frozen water.
The Fireworks Safety Code for Parents
Follow our tips for a happy and safe fireworks night.
How to keep your hands clean
Nobody likes to catch a cold, but are you aware most colds are caught by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching your face?
Hillcrest School and Community College, Simms Lane, Netherton, Dudley DY2 0PB | 01384 816500