<![CDATA[The Hills Academy Blog Feed - PTA]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk%2Fblog%2F%3Fpid%3D25%26amp%3Bnid%3D16 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:33:20 GMT Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:33:20 GMT <![CDATA[ COLOUR RUN EXTRAVAGANZA ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=1004 We’re still buzzing with excitement from The Hills Academy Colour Run, which took place last half term — and what a spectacular afternoon it was! ðŸŽ‰

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:33:20 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=1004 <![CDATA[ OUTDOOR CINEMA AT THE HILLS ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=940 What do you get when you mix perfect weather, a fantastic film, and a community full of movie-loving families? The answer: Hills Academy's delightful Family Movie Afternoon!

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:30:59 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=940 <![CDATA[ SUMMER DISCO - A NIGHT TO REMEMBER! ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=928 What a fantastic evening we had at our annual Summer School Disco! The event was a huge success, with the children dancing the night away and creating lasting memories with their friends.

]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:36:39 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=928 <![CDATA[ SPOTS AND STRIPES DISCO - A HUGE SUCCESS ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=892 The Hills Academy PTA hosted our first ever themed Spots and Stripes Disco last Friday night, and it was a smashing success! The school hall was transformed into a disco wonderland with flashing lights, fun music, and tons of snacks and refreshments. 

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:15:33 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=892 <![CDATA[ A FESTIVE RECAP OF THE CHRISTMAS CHEER AT THE HILLS ACADEMY! ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=870 As a proud member of the PTA at Hills Academy, it brings me immense joy to reflect on the wonderful Christmas celebrations that brought warmth and happiness to our school community this year. Our dedicated team worked tirelessly to create an enchanting experience for all the children.

]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 08:06:48 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=870 <![CDATA[ WHAT A GLOWING SUCCESS ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=858 On behalf of the PTA, we would like to thank everyone who helped make our "Let's Glow" disco such a hit! We had lots of children attend, dressed up in their best neon and glow-in-the-dark outfits and having a blast on the dance floor.

]]> Thu, 4 Jan 2024 09:09:04 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=858 <![CDATA[ FUN IN THE SUN: A RECAP OF THE PTA SUMMER PICNIC! ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=852 The weather has certainly turned autumnal, so we thought we’d share some memories of the PTA Summer Picnic to warm you up! So let’s revisit the highlights of the day!

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:23:12 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=852 <![CDATA[ FUN AND EXCITMENT AT THE PTA SUMMER DISCO ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=810 What a better way to celebrate summer than a summer disco. It is a great way for the children to unwind, have fun and make lasting memories. The PTA summer disco was a highly anticipated event that brought pupils together for an evening filled with music, dancing and laughter.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:57:28 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=810 <![CDATA[ SUMMER PICNIC ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=696 Wow, what an amazing day!

The PTA would like to thank one and all of you for coming along to the picnic and making it a very successful and memorable day.

]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:20:34 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=696 <![CDATA[ Hills Academy PTA AGM ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=676 We held our first AGM as a new team since the pandemic, over Teams due to the continued restrictions.  Unfortunately we didn’t have any additional volunteers attend the meeting.

During the meeting the PTA committee was elected and I am happy to announce that the positions remained the same with the Allan Sydney maintaining Chair, Emma Buck as Vice Chair, James Mackley as Secretary and Danielle Endersby-Browne as treasurer.

]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:35:35 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=676 <![CDATA[ AUTUMN TERM 2021 ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=652 The autumn term was a busy time for the PTA as we looked to the year ahead and worked with the staff to identify our fundraising campaigns. We also underwent some changes in the committee, but more of that later.

]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:39:43 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=652 <![CDATA[ THE PTA WELCOME EVERYONE BACK TO SCHOOL :) ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=621 We have been busy pulling together a schedule of activities to help raise money for two fantastic projects for our pupils.

]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:35:59 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=621 <![CDATA[ NEW HISTORY WALL ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=612 Over the summer holidays the PTA have been busy organising the installation of a history time line in the playground.

]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2021 18:11:37 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=612 <![CDATA[ new playground equipment ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=602 The PTA are extremely excited and proud to have funded the new wooden play equipment next to the main school gates.  

]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:46:37 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=602 <![CDATA[ RAFFLES, SALES AND CRAZY HAIR!! ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=575 The PTA have been busy hosting a number of events over the Spring term to help raise funds to improve the garden spaces and outdoor sports facilities within our school.  Thank you to everyone who has participated in these events and we have now hit our short term goal of £1500 and started our journey to achieve our long term goal of raising £10,000 to aid the future of digital learning at our school.

]]> Wed, 7 Jul 2021 16:41:19 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=575 <![CDATA[ ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO IN THE SPRING HOLIDAYS? ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=572 If you’re looking for an excuse to get out and about with the kids this Easter break, why not have a go at the PTA Easter Hunt?

]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:05:34 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=572 <![CDATA[ What a brilliant quizzing evening! ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=563 The PTFA organised their very first online quiz hosted by the amazing White Horse Pub.

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:32:53 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=563 <![CDATA[ PTA UPDATE! ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=559 A belated Happy New Year to all parents, pupils and staff from The Hills Academy from the PTA!

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:24:22 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=559 <![CDATA[ NEW VICE CHAIR ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=408 Dear parents/ carers

As Matthew introduced himself last week it’s my turn now as I’m stepping up as vice chair this year for our new PTA committee.  .

]]> Fri, 1 May 2020 11:37:44 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=408 <![CDATA[ WELCOME FROM THE NEW PTA CHAIR ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=407 To All Parents and Carers,

At the start of this academic year the PTA committee underwent a big transition with Karen, Julie and Sally all stepping down from their respective roles as Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, and in doing so have left some big shoes to fill.

]]> Tue, 5 Nov 2019 09:01:57 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=407 <![CDATA[ ICE POP FRIDAYS AND AGM ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=393 A huge thank you to all those of you who helped make Ice Pop Fridays a success! It proved to be very popular and we sold out nearly every week! Whether you bought an ice pop or two, carried a table, designed a poster or lent us your scissors all your contributions were valuable and helped raise over £200 towards books for school!

]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:55:31 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=393 <![CDATA[ SUMMER FAYRE ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=371 We didn't stop a rainy weather forecast stop us having fun while raising lots of money at our annual Summer Fayre on Saturday.

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:52:52 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=371 <![CDATA[ Halloween disco ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=303 There was some strange goings on at The Hills on Friday night...

]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:57:36 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=303 <![CDATA[ The hills academy facebook page ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=204 Did you know we have lots of events at The Hills Academy? 

Please remember to follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with the events that are happening at our school

]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2017 11:10:36 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=204 <![CDATA[ Summer Fair 2017 ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=192 After a week of wondering.... will it rain.... won't it rain.... will it rain.... won't it rain? Saturday arrived with bright blue skies and no sign of a rain cloud anywhere!!

]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2017 11:53:49 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=192 <![CDATA[ Puzzle Evening ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=157 On Friday 3rd March the PTFA had a fundraising evening which raised £ 150.00

]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2017 11:58:05 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=157 <![CDATA[ PTFA Christmas Fair ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=107 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 15:23:38 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=107 <![CDATA[ Halloween Disco ]]> https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=84 PTFA Halloween Disco

]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2016 15:07:23 GMT https://www.thehillsacademy.co.uk/blog/?pid=25&nid=16&storyid=84