<![CDATA[Hillcrest School & Sixth Form Centre News Feed - News]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk%2Flatest%2Dnews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:10:54 GMT Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:10:54 GMT <![CDATA[ School is now closed for the Easter break. Staff and pupils return on Monday 13 April 2026 at 8:45am. ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=158 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:10:54 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=158 <![CDATA[ Easter End of Term Break 2026 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=156 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:48:27 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=156 <![CDATA[ Cricket Sessions ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=155 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:52:51 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=155 <![CDATA[ School Closed Due to Adverse Weather Friday 9th January 2026. ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=151 Due to the adverse weather conditions we have made the decision to close the school on Friday 9th January.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:34:51 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=151 <![CDATA[ In order to get students home as soon as possible, Detentions, Homework Hub and Enrichment today are postponed. All students will leave at 3:15pm as normal ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=150 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:35:44 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=150 <![CDATA[ Christmas Break ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=147 This term will end on Friday 19 December 2025 at 12.30 pm. 

School will re-open again for students on Tuesday 6 January 2026 with registration at 08.45am.

]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:32:52 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=147 <![CDATA[ Ellavate December Camp - 22nd,23rd,29th December ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=146 December Half Term Camp

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:32:57 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=146 <![CDATA[ Girls Only Football Training ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=145 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:15:07 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=145 <![CDATA[ Moseley Rugby Club - Rugbyfest! ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=134 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:42:28 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=134 <![CDATA[ Girls Only Football Training ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=133 Future Lionesses Wanted!

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:49:17 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=133 <![CDATA[ End of Summer Term 2025/Start Autumn Term 2025 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=128 School Closes for students on Friday 18 July 2025 at 12:30pm

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:44:06 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=128 <![CDATA[ Basketball ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=127 Fri, 6 Jun 2025 12:21:44 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=127 <![CDATA[ Easter End of Term Break 2026 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=124 The school is closed during the Easter break.

We wish all of our students and their families a safe and relaxing break and look forward to seeing you when we re-open on Monday 13 April 2026 at 08:45am.

If you have a safeguarding concern, please refer to the useful links below to access the support you may need. 

If you are a student and/or parent and are in need of additional support for your well-being or mental health, please refer any of the organisations below:

Kooth - https://www.kooth.com/

Forward Thinking Birmingham - https://forwardthinkingbirmingham.nhs.uk/ or ring 0300 300 0099

Young Minds - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

You can also use the Waiting Room to find information on a range of support services in Birmingham, including housing and financial support -   https://the-waitingroom.org/

If you require immediate assistance, please contact the Samaritans or call 999 in an emergency. If you require support from Birmingham Children's Services please ring 0121 303 1888. 

Additionally, you can access further support by visiting http://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/keeping-children-safe

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:40:43 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=124 <![CDATA[ Easter Holiday 2025 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=120 This term will end on Friday 11 April at 12.30 pm. 

School will re-open again for students on Monday 28 April 2025 with registration at 08.45am.

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:04:41 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=120 <![CDATA[ Online Second-Hand Shop ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=119 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:04:09 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=119 <![CDATA[ February Half-Term Break 2025 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=117 The school is closed during the half-term holidays.

We wish all of our students and their families a safe and relaxing break and look forward to seeing you when we re-open on Monday 24 February 2025 at 08:45am.

If you have a safeguarding concern, please refer to the useful links below to access the support you may need. 

If you are a student and/or parent and are in need of additional support for your well-being or mental health, please refer any of the organisations below:

Kooth - https://www.kooth.com/

Forward Thinking Birmingham - https://forwardthinkingbirmingham.nhs.uk/ or ring 0300 300 0099

Young Minds - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

You can also use the Waiting Room to find information on a range of support services in Birmingham, including housing and financial support -   https://the-waitingroom.org/

If you require immediate assistance, please contact the Samaritans or call 999 in an emergency. If you require support from Birmingham Children's Services please ring 0121 303 1888. 

Additionally, you can access further support by visiting http://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/keeping-children-safe

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:59:52 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=117 <![CDATA[ Tennis Roadshow 2025 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=116 🎾 Join Billesley indoor tennis and fitness centre for the Big Birmingham Tennis Roadshow AGES 4-11 ! 🎾

πŸ“ Where: Billesley Indoor Tennis and Fitness Centre
πŸ“… When: Saturday 8th February (10–11 am, 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 2–3 pm) & Sunday 9th February (10–11 am 11:30-12:30)

🌟 Bring the family along for a day packed with:
βœ… Inflatable target wall
βœ… Speed-of-Serve Machines
βœ… Fun tennis games for all ages

Best of all – it’s FREE! Whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or just want to enjoy some family fun, this is the perfect event for you.

]]> Wed, 5 Feb 2025 12:05:10 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=116 <![CDATA[ Visit to Keble College Oxford ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=115 Some of our Yr 10 & 11 students exploring @KebleOxford, learning about future opportunities, gaining tips and advice for GCSE study, applying to University of Oxford and other competitive higher education institutions.

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:08:27 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=115 <![CDATA[ Visit to Staffordshire Regiment Museum ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=114 Year 9 students enjoyed a trip to the Staffordshire Regiment Museum to learn about WWI, handling artefacts and exploring a replica trench.

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:04:39 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=114 <![CDATA[ Top 10 Highest Performing Comprehensive Schools in West Midlands ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=113 We are delighted at Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre to again be named in the Top 10 Highest Performing Comprehensive Schools in the West Midlands by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025. Congratulations to our wonderful students, staff, governors and the wider Hillcrest community.

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:00:24 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=113 <![CDATA[ Christmas Market 2024 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=112 Sixth Form Scholars are very excited to welcome the whole school to their Christmas Market, raising funds for their charity of the year @TeenageCancer

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:57:46 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=112 <![CDATA[ Bookbuzz ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=111 The English department have teamed up with Bookbuzz and presented each year 7 student with a reading book from a list of 16 fantastic titles. Thank you to the sixth formers for wrapping each book - a great gift for Christmas!

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:55:04 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=111 <![CDATA[ CyberFirst Winners 2024 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=110 Hillcrest has won the top scoring newcomer award in the CyberFirst Girl's Competition 2024 and 3rd place in the West Midlands for highest score. Well done to all of the Year8 CS students who participated, in particular Nica, Zaria, Simreet & Hiranya who got the most points in the school!

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:53:14 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=110 <![CDATA[ 6th Form PSHE Day January 2025 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=109 Sixth Form students have begun PSHE Day 3 by participating in @LoudmouthUK Calling It Out programme discussing and exploring themes around misogyny, sexual harassment and healthy sexual behaviours.

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:47:56 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=109 <![CDATA[ Cricket and Fitness - Free ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=106

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:54:05 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=106 <![CDATA[ Free Women's Saturday Softball Cricket ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=105 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:35:12 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=105 <![CDATA[ Half-Term Break October 2024 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=104 The school is closed during the half-term holidays.

We wish all of our students and their families a safe and relaxing break and look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Monday 4th November 2024 at 08:45am.

If you have a safeguarding concern, please refer to the useful links below to access the support you may need. 

If you are a student and/or parent and are in need of additional support for your well-being or mental health, please refer any of the organisations below:

Kooth - https://www.kooth.com/

Forward Thinking Birmingham - https://forwardthinkingbirmingham.nhs.uk/ or ring 0300 300 0099

Young Minds - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

You can also use the Waiting Room to find information on a range of support services in Birmingham, including housing and financial support -   https://the-waitingroom.org/

If you require immediate assistance, please contact the Samaritans or call 999 in an emergency. If you require support from Birmingham Children's Services please ring 0121 303 1888. 

Additionally, you can access further support by visiting http://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/keeping-children-safe

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:39:49 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=104 <![CDATA[ 70th Anniversary Event ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=103 School reunion - Sat 12th Oct - due to unprecedented interest in this event we will only be able to accommodate those guests who have already confirmed their attendance and who have received a reply from us.   We do not wish to disappoint anyone but we currently have over 500 registered places and we must have a limit on numbers attending due to health and safety and availability of catering for our guests. 

]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:43:49 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=103 <![CDATA[ Hillcrest School 70th Anniversary Event ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=102 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:26:34 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=102 <![CDATA[ Loves Football ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=101

]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:22:22 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=101 <![CDATA[ In-Year Admissions Notice ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=100 Dear Parents/Carers,

The Birmingham Admissions Team removes all applicants from the waiting lists across all schools at the start of every school year. If you were on our waiting list in 2023-24, you are  welcome to reapply for the new school year 2024-25 now. If you would like to reapply, please fill in an ‘In-Year Application Form’ and bring this into our reception.

Kind regards

Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre

]]> Wed, 4 Sep 2024 10:22:42 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=100 <![CDATA[ Hillcrest School & Sixth Form Centre Open Evening Thursday 26th September (5:30pm -7.30pm) & Open Morning Friday 27th September ( 9.00am-10.30am) ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=99 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:25:16 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=99 <![CDATA[ Congratulations to all our Year 13 students ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=98 Congratulations to all our Year 13 students who received their A Level and BTEC Level 3 results yesterday. We are so proud of you all and wish you every success for the future at university, apprenticeships, employment and gap years. We are delighted with another year of excellent A Level and BTEC Level 3 results, including a 100% pass rate for 15 consecutive years and pass rates at A* to B and A* to C above the national averages. Well done to Charlotte who achieved 3 A* grades, Noor who achieved 3 A grades, Haidy who achieved A*,A,B, and Saja and Isha who achieved A,A,B and many more.

If you would like to join Hillcrest Sixth Form in September 2024, please email enquiry@hillcrest.bham.sch.uk for further details. If you are interested in joining us in September 2025 please join us for our Open Evening on Thursday 26th September 5:30 to 7:30pm.

]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:51:32 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=98 <![CDATA[ emails - 14.08.2024 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=97 We are currently unable to reply to emails from a GMail account, although we are receiving these emails.   We are working to resolve this but if you do need to contact us, please do so by telephone 0121 464 3172 (open Weds 14 August, Thurs 15 August, Weds 21 August and Thurs 22 August) - or use an alternative email address if possible.

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:39:27 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=97 <![CDATA[ 70th Anniversary Event ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=96  70th Anniversary Event - Saturday 12th October 2024 11:00am-2:00pm at Hillcrest School & Sixth Form Centre

]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:01:43 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=96 <![CDATA[ The school is now closed for the summer holidays. ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=95 We wish all our students and their families a safe and relaxing summer break and look forward to seeing you in September 2024.

Examination results can be collected from dotcom at the following times:

A Level Results - Thursday 15th August 0830 to 1030

GCSE Results - Thursday 22nd August 0830 to 1030

Return to School Dates:

Wednesday 4th September 0845 to 1515 - Year 7 Induction Day 1

Thursday 5th September 0845 to 1515 - Year 7 Induction Day 2

Thursday 5th September 0845 to 1315 - Year 12 Induction Day

Thursday 5th September 1230  to 1500 - Year 13 Enrolment 

Friday 6th September at 0845 - Year 8 to 11 return to school

Friday 6th September at 1015 - Year 12 and 13 return to school 

Safeguarding Information:

If you have a safeguarding concern, please refer to the useful links below to access the support you may need. 

If you are a student and/or parent and are in need of additional support for your well-being or mental health, please refer any of the organisations below:

Kooth - https://www.kooth.com/

Forward Thinking Birmingham - https://forwardthinkingbirmingham.nhs.uk/ or ring 0300 300 0099

Young Minds - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

You can also use the Waiting Room to find information on a range of support services in Birmingham, including housing and financial support -   https://the-waitingroom.org/

If you require immediate assistance, please contact the Samaritans or call 999 in an emergency. If you require support from Birmingham Children's Services please ring 0121 303 1888. 

Additionally, you can access further support by visiting http://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/keeping-children-safe

]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:26:58 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=95 <![CDATA[ Fusion Netball Club Junior taster sessions​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=94

]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:58:20 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=94 <![CDATA[ Half Term Holidays ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=91 The school is closed during the half term holidays and will reopen on Monday 3rd June 2024. If you have a safeguarding concern, please refer to the useful links below to access the support you may need. 

If you are a student and/or parent and are in need of additional support for your well-being or mental health, please refer any of the organisations below:

Kooth - https://www.kooth.com/

Forward Thinking Birmingham - https://forwardthinkingbirmingham.nhs.uk/ or ring 0300 300 0099

Young Minds - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

You can also use the Waiting Room to find information on a range of support services in Birmingham, including housing and financial support -   https://the-waitingroom.org/

If you require immediate assistance, please contact the Samaritans or call 999 in an emergency. If you require support from Birmingham Children's Services please ring 0121 303 1888. 

Additionally, you can access further support by visiting http://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/keeping-children-safe

]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2024 14:38:51 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=91 <![CDATA[ Hillcrest School Attendance Award ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=92 Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre are delighted to announce that we have received an FFT National School Attendance Award for the Autumn Term 2023.

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:55:51 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=92 <![CDATA[ Telephone Line ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=90 We are currently experiencing issues with our school telephone line. While this is being resolved, please use the number below for any emergencies.

Hillcrest Main Reception - 07538245067

]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:47:03 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=90 <![CDATA[ Half Term ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=89 This half-term will end on Friday 27th October at the normal school finish time. 

School will re-open again for all students on Monday 6th November 2023 with registration at 8.45am.

]]> Wed, 8 Nov 2023 09:53:23 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=89 <![CDATA[ Applying for a Year 7 or Year 12 Place for September 2024 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=88 Mon, 2 Oct 2023 10:11:24 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=88 <![CDATA[ Girls Football Development Day. ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=85 The British American Football Association are hosting a free taster day for girls aged 14-19 at Avery Fields, B17 8DT in Bearwood on Saturday 3rdJune 3rd

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 08:44:44 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=85 <![CDATA[ Sport Easter Taster Session ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=84

]]> Mon, 2 Oct 2023 10:12:53 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=84 <![CDATA[ Easter Holiday 2025 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=67 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:55:01 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=67 <![CDATA[ School Closed Friday 10th March ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=83 Hillcrest School will remain closed today (10th March 2023) due to adverse weather conditions.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:45:57 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=83 <![CDATA[ School Closed Thursday 9th March 2023 ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=82 Hillcrest School will be closed today (9th March 2023) due to adverse weather conditions.

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:06:44 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=82 <![CDATA[ LeyHill running and well-being club ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=81 Information for parents and carers

A community group that organise a weekly run. Similar to park run they start at 9am on Saturday mornings with options of 2k, 4k and 5k run or walk.  The weekly event includes a warm up led by Kevin Oakes from KORunning, a local running coach. After the event they have tea, squash and biscuits. For more information, check out the Facebook page at facebook.com/LeyHillRAW. 

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:21:48 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=81 <![CDATA[ Hillcrest School is open to all students on Wednesday 1st February ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=80 Fri, 3 Feb 2023 07:34:37 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=80 <![CDATA[ New Girls Basketball Sessions ]]> https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=79 As a school that has previously shown an interest in developing girls basketball, we wanted to share details of a new All Girls session that we are starting here at City of Birmingham Rockets.

Starting on Saturday 14th January our new All Girls Skill Development sessions will take place at Heartlands Academy from 11-12.30 each week. The sessions are aimed at any girls aged 11-18 who have shown an interest in playing basketball and wish to develop their skills.

Our registration form is here: https://www.cobrockets.co.uk/girls-development-sessions/

Girls Development Sessions (Age 11-17) – CITY OF BIRMINGHAM ROCKETS BASKETBALL CLUB - cobrockets.co.uk

Our new all-girls Saturday sessions at Heartlands Academy (B7 4QR) take place from 11:00am – 12:30pm and are open to players aged 11-18 years old – sessions will commence on 14th January 2023.. These sessions offer the ultimate way for players to improve and enjoy basketball in an environment catered for female participants.

www.cobrockets.co.uk

We would be grateful if you would share this with any girls in your school who might be interested in attending and developing their basketball skills with our club coaches who will be supported by players from our Rockets women's team!

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:46:48 GMT https://www.hillcrest.bham.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=79