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Welcome to 

Hillside School

Hillside School is situated in Browns township 9 kilometers from Winton in Southland. Our wonderful school serves mainly a mixed farming community and families who are associated with related industries in the Browns, Hokonui, Lora Gorge and Springhills areas. We are a full primary school with pupils from Year 1 to Year 8 situated in beautiful grounds with good tree shelter. It has an upgraded community adventure playground and running/activity track. 

We have recently undergone a total building upgrade and now have a modern learning environment which is resourced to promote learning that is personalized, student centred, engaging and connected to the real world.

Hillside School has two classrooms which cater for the learning and social needs of students from year one to year eight. We are a small school which prides itself on its family atmosphere, where the older students look after the younger students. As a small school every child gets a chance to take part in a variety of arts and sports events. It is a place of opportunity for all students. 

Our focus is on preparing learners for life in a global and ever-changing world. Our teaching begins with the belief that all students can learn and achieve and that teachers can make a difference for all students. At Hillside School, we have high expectations for our students and share these expectations with everyone involved in their learning. Through consultation with our community we endeavour to provide teaching and learning programmes which reflect their priorities.

Visitors are always welcome to visit our wonderful school.

Principal - Mrs Tina Shaw

 

 

 

Phones Away For The Day

Please note that the Government’s “Phones away for the day” comes into effect from the beginning of the year.  At Hillside if your child brings any digital devices, it must be handed into their teacher on arriving at school. It will be given back at the end of the day.

 

What's happening at Hillside Primary School?

Upcoming Events in October

Mon 13

Technology Yr 7 & 8

13 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2025

Fri 17

Pet Day

17 Oct 2025

Tue 21

School Board Meeting

21 Oct 2025

Thu 23

Strike Day - School Closed

23 Oct 2025

Fri 24

Teacher Only Day

24 Oct 2025

Tue 28

Deep Cove Camp

28 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025

Wed 29

Room 3 Big Day Out

29 Oct 2025

Latest Notices

Year 7 Technology & Pet Day
13 Oct 2025

Kia ora everyone,

Just a quick notice to let you know that due to the PPTA rolling strikes, the Year 7 students will not be attending technology on Tuesday 14th October (tomorrow). This is because the technology teacher for Year 7's is part of the PPTA and will not be working that day. Year 7's will come to school as normal tomorrow. Year 8's will attend technology as normal. 

If you haven’t yet confirmed your pets for Pet Day, please complete and return the Pet Day entry form as soon as possible.

Have a great week!

 

 

 

Deep Cove Camp Payments
13 Oct 2025

A friendly reminder that there are still a few camp payments to come in.

 Please make sure these are paid by Tuesday, 22nd October.

Thanks heaps to everyone who’s already paid!

Deep Cove Camp - Room 1
6 Oct 2025

Just a quick reminder that camp fees are due by Tuesday 22nd October.

We’ll also be having a parent meeting this Wednesday 8th October at 7pm in the school library to chat through all the camp details.

Thanks so much for your support – we’re really looking forward to it

Supporters and Sponsors

Parents, please support our local businesses

Brett Middleton Contracting Ltd Discount RV Parts PAISLEY & KING ROOFING LIMITED McDowall Agricultural Services Ltd Drivetech Ltd Joseph Mooney - MP for Southland
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