Ski Trip 2011
Pupils and staff had a fantastic time on the ski trip. Six days
fun-packed skiing and a range of Apres Ski activities such as bumboarding, bowling, karaoke and disco.
Welcome to Hillcrest
Hillcrest School and Community College is a mixed 11-16 comprehensive community school with 910 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..."
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...
Training School
Hillcrest School was designated a Training School in 2004 because of our excellent training activities and support staff developments...
Every Child Matters
Learn more about how Hillcrest School and Community College is supporting the Government's Green Paper 'Every Child Matters'...
Eco Website
Here is a link to our eco-website that was created for this year's Eco-week.
A small group of pupils who are working with Nurse Scott have won a competition and have successfully obtained funding for a health related project. The pupils will be working with an artist in residence to create a piece of art which will go on display in school to highlight the importance of emotional health and well being. Mrs Garratt, Nurse Scott and the pupils have been presented with an award from Brian Patterson Dudley Chair of Dudley Association of Governing Bodies and Jill Edwards from Dudley Healthy Schools. Each pupil will receive a certificate for taking part.
Specialist Arts Training
Welcome to Hillcrest School's 'Specialist Arts Training Programme' for secondary and primary schools. This year we |
Professional Development for
"Welcome to this year's professional development brochure for school support staff. There is a wide range of high quality training and development on offer to More... |
Latest news
Adult Courses
Date posted: Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Fit Chics' sessions at Netherton Healthy Hub on 17 April, 10.00 to 11.00 (6 sessions)
Life coaching course - Wed 18 April, 12.30 to 2.30 (10 weeks)
ICT beginners course Monday 23 April, 12.00 to 2.00 (6 weeks)
Sainsburys Active Kids 2012
Date posted: Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Sainsburys Active Kids is back for 2012 - one of the biggest years ever for sport in the UK. All the fun kicks off on the 15th February, please send any vouchers you wish to donate into school.
Multimedia Club
Date posted: Wednesday, 29 February 2012
This is an after-school club giving pupils the chance to learn in the following areas:
Apple Mac skills, Video production and editing, Music editing, Design skills
Every Tuesday 3:10 - 4:00pm
in Drama Studio 2
The Big Pedal 2012
Date posted: Monday, 20 February 2012
What is the Big Pedal?
In March more than 250,000 children will make over a million active and sustainable journeys to school as part of the UK's biggest school cycling event.
For more info see the website:
The Big Pedal 2012
BBC School News Report 2012
Date posted: Monday, 20 February 2012
Students from this school will be making the news for real on the 15th March 2012 as they take part in BBC News School Report. We aim to publish the news by 1600 GMT on the News Day, so please save this webpage as a favourite and return to it later.
BBC School News Report 2012
Hillcrest News February 2012 Newsletter
Date posted: Friday, 10 February 2012
Hillcrest News February 2012 Newsletter
(PDF | 3.09MB)
February is Heart Month
Date posted: Thursday, 2 February 2012
We are hoping to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation during February.
Connexions
Date posted: Tuesday, 31 January 2012
For information, advice and guidance visit the Connexions website
Years 10 and 11 no permission to go home
Date posted: Tuesday, 24 January 2012
No permission letter
(PDF | 20KB)
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.
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"
More... (PDF | 48.80KB)
Calendar dates
Monday, 4 June 2012
Spring Holiday
Tuesday, 5 June 2012
Queens Diamond Jubilee
Friday, 8 June 2012
Half Term ends
Friday, 20 July 2012
School closes for summer
Monday, 27 August 2012
Summer Holiday
Tuesday, 25 December 2012
Christmas Day
Features
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?
Revision Techniques for Parents
How can I help my child to revise for their GCSE(s)?
Research has found that the most important factor in how successful a child is at school is how involved their parents are.
Hay fever facts
Hay fever affects around 20% of people in the UK and is mainly caused by grass pollen.
Hillcrest School and Community College, Simms Lane, Netherton, Dudley DY2 0PB | 01384 816500