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Where every learner thrives

Our vision is for every student to be the best that they can be.

Our mission is to inspire creativity and nurture global citizens and leaders of the future.

Our shared purpose is to create a joyful and inclusive learning community where every learner can thrive.

 

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Where every learner thrives

Our vision is for every student to be the best that they can be.

Our mission is to inspire creativity and nurture global citizens and leaders of the future.

Our shared purpose is to create a joyful and inclusive learning community where every learner can thrive.

 

Discover Our Vision

What can Hillside offer your family?

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    ESF Network

    As part of the English Schools Foundation(ESF), our students are supported by the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong, providing them the resources and opportunities not found outside of ESF Schools.

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  • World-class Education

    World-Class Curriculum

    Our kindergarten offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, providing a global perspective and preparing children for success.

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  • Real-world Experience

    Inclusive Community

    We celebrate diversity and create a welcoming environment where every child feels valued and supported.

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  • Well-rounded Education

    Exciting Learning Adventures

    Our engaging approach sparks curiosity, fosters creativity, and ignites a lifelong love for learning.

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  • Comprehensive Student Support

    Expert and Caring Educators

    Our passionate educators bring expertise and warmth, nurturing each child's individual strengths and fostering a love for exploration.

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  • Strong School-Family Connection

    Strong Collaborative Partnerships

    We believe in strong collaboration with parents, working together to ensure your child's growth and happiness every step of the way.

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Academics

At Hillside, children learn through play-based inquiry, fostering curiosity and relevance. We empower independent learners and critical thinkers, encouraging action and making a difference. Discover a typical day at Hillside and the power of play in supporting learning.

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Our PYP curriculum integrates subject knowledge and concepts through a comprehensive Programme of Inquiry (POI). Students explore transdisciplinary themes and subject areas, developing global perspectives and balanced learning. Holistic assessment and strong home-school partnerships ensure continuous growth and communication.

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At Hillside, we create a vibrant learning community that values inclusion, well-being, and language proficiency. Positive relationships, leadership opportunities, and intentional learning environments support agency and inquiry-based learning. Language skills are nurtured through multiliteracies, fostering academic excellence and a strong home-school partnership.

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School Activities

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Immerse in the World of Stories

Dive into an enchanting world of books in our library. Children listen to captivating stories and conduct research for their projects, fostering a love for reading and expanding their knowledge.

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Unleash Creativity in our Outdoor Playground

Our outdoor playground, garden, and mud kitchen provide endless opportunities for children to play, explore, and build. From imaginative structures to messy fun, children channel their creativity and develop essential skills while enjoying the great outdoors.

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Bring Learning to Life through Role Play

Step into the world of make-believe as children engage in role play. Acting out scenarios and situations, they develop a sense of the real world and gain meaningful and relevant learning experiences that enhance their understanding and empathy.

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Explore the Wonders of Transdisciplinary Learning

Science, art, sensory activities, and mathematics come together in our transdisciplinary experiences. Children engage in hands-on experiments, unleash their artistic talents, and develop critical thinking skills, fostering a holistic approach to learning across various subjects.

Find out more
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Immerse in the World of Stories

Dive into an enchanting world of books in our library. Children listen to captivating stories and conduct research for their projects, fostering a love for reading and expanding their knowledge.

Find out more
IMG_1612

Unleash Creativity in our Outdoor Playground

Our outdoor playground, garden, and mud kitchen provide endless opportunities for children to play, explore, and build. From imaginative structures to messy fun, children channel their creativity and develop essential skills while enjoying the great outdoors.

Find out more
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Bring Learning to Life through Role Play

Step into the world of make-believe as children engage in role play. Acting out scenarios and situations, they develop a sense of the real world and gain meaningful and relevant learning experiences that enhance their understanding and empathy.

Find out more
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Explore the Wonders of Transdisciplinary Learning

Science, art, sensory activities, and mathematics come together in our transdisciplinary experiences. Children engage in hands-on experiments, unleash their artistic talents, and develop critical thinking skills, fostering a holistic approach to learning across various subjects.

Find out more
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Immerse in the World of Stories

Dive into an enchanting world of books in our library. Children listen to captivating stories and conduct research for their projects, fostering a love for reading and expanding their knowledge.

Find out more
IMG_1612

Unleash Creativity in our Outdoor Playground

Our outdoor playground, garden, and mud kitchen provide endless opportunities for children to play, explore, and build. From imaginative structures to messy fun, children channel their creativity and develop essential skills while enjoying the great outdoors.

Find out more
hillsidek_esf_6140

Bring Learning to Life through Role Play

Step into the world of make-believe as children engage in role play. Acting out scenarios and situations, they develop a sense of the real world and gain meaningful and relevant learning experiences that enhance their understanding and empathy.

Find out more
hillsidek_esf_6175

Explore the Wonders of Transdisciplinary Learning

Science, art, sensory activities, and mathematics come together in our transdisciplinary experiences. Children engage in hands-on experiments, unleash their artistic talents, and develop critical thinking skills, fostering a holistic approach to learning across various subjects.

Find out more

Testimonials

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We are so grateful for the supportive and nurturing environment at Hillside and our daughter has had such a positive experience from the very first day at K1, thanks in no small part to the culture of inclusivity and belonging which you all live and demonstrate by example.

We are so grateful for the supportive and nurturing environment at Hillside and our daughter has had such a positive experience from the very first day at K1, thanks in no small part to the culture of inclusivity and belonging which you all live and demonstrate by example.

Parent, 2021-2023

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Your school is truly one of the best I have experienced. Just warms my heart to see how my girls are discovering and appreciating their individuality, stretching their inquisitive minds, and just being so happy. Big thank you to you and your team for everything!

Your school is truly one of the best I have experienced. Just warms my heart to see how my girls are discovering and appreciating their individuality, stretching their inquisitive minds, and just being so happy. Big thank you to you and your team for everything!

Parent, 2019-2023

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A belated vote of thanks to Hillside for the well run Sports Day, last week. Just the kids’ reaction, from screams of delight to spontaneous laughter was great to see. I think we parents enjoyed it more though…reminded me when alma mater QBS also held its sports day at the Football Club.

A belated vote of thanks to Hillside for the well run Sports Day, last week. Just the kids’ reaction, from screams of delight to spontaneous laughter was great to see. I think we parents enjoyed it more though…reminded me when alma mater QBS also held its sports day at the Football Club.

Parent, 2017-2019

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Our children have both loved their time at Hillside and they both learnt so much, whilst having lots of fun in the process. We feel that all of the teachers are great and we would particularly like to mention our son’s teacher, as she really has gone above and beyond the call of duty with him.

Our children have both loved their time at Hillside and they both learnt so much, whilst having lots of fun in the process. We feel that all of the teachers are great and we would particularly like to mention our son’s teacher, as she really has gone above and beyond the call of duty with him.

Parent, 2013-2017

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I just wanted to congratulate you and your team on the wonderful children and parents that we have been interviewing this week from Hillside. The inquisitive and joyful learners that you are producing, is a credit to you and the parents that I have interviewed reflect this in my conversations with them.

I just wanted to congratulate you and your team on the wonderful children and parents that we have been interviewing this week from Hillside. The inquisitive and joyful learners that you are producing, is a credit to you and the parents that I have interviewed reflect this in my conversations with them.

John Brewster, Principal, Kennedy School, 2016

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Thank you for hosting us, it was great to see all the children in your lovely environment. We could not stop talking about the next steps for the children and it was full of takeaways and ideas.

Thank you for hosting us, it was great to see all the children in your lovely environment. We could not stop talking about the next steps for the children and it was full of takeaways and ideas.

Sue Yee, Principal, Quarry Bay School

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We all thoroughly enjoyed the process and were extremely impressed by the professionalism of the Hillside staff. It was great to hear so many positive comments about the ‘Instructional Rounds’ process and the learning that came from it. Well done to all!

We all thoroughly enjoyed the process and were extremely impressed by the professionalism of the Hillside staff. It was great to hear so many positive comments about the ‘Instructional Rounds’ process and the learning that came from it. Well done to all!

Rebecca Clements, ESF Senior School Development Officer, 2016

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Thank you for letting three of our teachers come and visit Hillside today. The teachers found it very informative and it gave them a great example of inquiry based curriculum delivery. Thank you also for sharing the sample planning documents and explaining how they are implemented. It was a wonderful professional development opportunity.

Thank you for letting three of our teachers come and visit Hillside today. The teachers found it very informative and it gave them a great example of inquiry based curriculum delivery. Thank you also for sharing the sample planning documents and explaining how they are implemented. It was a wonderful professional development opportunity.

Susan Ward, Director, Catiline Kindergarten Group, 2017

What's New at Hillside?

🚨 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 & 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟‑𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🚨

We carried out our first school fire drill of the year — and what a fantastic job our children did! Everyone stayed calm, listened carefully, and evacuated safely in 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬. 👏

At the end, we blew a few 𝐫𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 on the whistle, and to our surprise, all the children clapped the patterns back — no instructions needed! This spontaneous moment showed just how tuned‑in and regulated our children were after the drill.

Developing 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟‑𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is one of our key school priorities this year. Experiences like this help children practise staying focused, following cues, and managing their energy — even during exciting or unfamiliar events.

We’re so proud of our Hillside learners for showing confidence, awareness, and teamwork. 💛

#ESFHillside #SelfRegulation #FireDrill #Community #Teamwork #JoyfulLearning

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💬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 – 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 💬

A big thank you to all families who completed our recent survey and to the parents who joined our focus group this week. We truly appreciate your interest in helping us enhance our approach to sharing each child’s learning, progress, and development.

Parents’ time and thoughtful input are greatly appreciated. During our session, we explored:
✨ What information parents value most
✨ What kind of details would be most helpful
✨ Different formats for sharing learning in clear and meaningful ways (not limited to reports)

Thank you once again for your ongoing partnership and support!

#ESFHillside #ParentPartnership #Community #EarlyYearsLearning

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🎨 Celebrating Our Young Artist! 🎨

We are so proud of one of our talented Hillside students, whose painting “Picasso’s Dog: Lump” has received international recognition!

He was awarded the Gold Award in the Kentucky International Youth Arts Competition and the Silver Award in the Picasso International Youth Painting Competition. When he received his medal last week, he was beaming with pride and couldn’t wait to share the news with his teachers.

His artwork was exhibited at the Louvre Museum in Paris last weekend, alongside other award-winning pieces from around the world, and will be displayed at the Kentucky Folk Art Center in the US this November.

Congratulations to our young artist for his amazing achievement — we’re all so proud of you! 👏

#ESFHillside #StudentAchievement #ProudMoment #JoyfulLearning #EveryLearnerFlourishes

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🎃 𝐀 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞! 🎃

Today our children came to school in a wonderful array of costumes and celebration outfits — from superheroes and storybook characters to cultural and festive dress. It was lovely to see so much creativity, laughter, and joy across our classrooms.

Thank you to our families for helping make the day so special, and to our children for sharing their smiles and imagination with us all. 💕

#ESFHillside #DressUpDay #JoyfulLearning #Creativity #Community #Belonging

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🎉 Reminder: Dress-Up Day Tomorrow! 🎉

Tomorrow is our 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬-𝐔𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐲 at Hillside! Children are invited to come in costumes or celebration outfits of their choice (doesn’t have to be Halloween-related). They are welcome to wear something connected to a festival, such as Diwali, or simply a favourite costume that makes them smile. 😊
We can’t wait to see all the creative and colourful outfits and to celebrate together as a community!

#ESFHillside #DressUpDay #JoyfulLearning #Celebration #Community

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📚 The Power of Storytelling 📖

Storytelling plays a big part in early childhood learning. Through stories, children build their language, social-emotional concepts, imagination, and understanding of the world around them. It’s also a wonderful way to connect and share special moments together at home.

Parents can tell stories in 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 — what matters most is that children hear your voice, your expression, and your stories. These experiences enrich their learning and strengthen their sense of belonging.

We’re also excited to invite our 𝐊𝟐 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 to join our 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 at Hillside! 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝙆1 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘮 2.  

Thank you for partnering with us to make storytelling a joyful and meaningful experience for all our children.

#ESFHillside #Storytelling #EarlyYears #ParentPartnership #Belonging #JoyfulLearning

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🪔 𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓓𝓲𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓲 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓗𝓲𝓵𝓵𝓼𝓲𝓭𝓮! 🪔

A big thank you to our wonderful staff members who celebrate Diwali and led a beautiful assembly for our children. They helped us learn about this special festival — its traditions, lights, and the message of kindness and togetherness it brings.

We are grateful for opportunities like these to celebrate and learn from the diverse cultures within our Hillside community.

Wishing all who celebrate a joyful and bright 𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢 filled with love, light, and happiness!

#ESFHillside #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #Community #Belonging #JoyfulLearning

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🌕Thank You, Parent Volunteers! Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🥮🐇

A heartfelt thank you to all the parent volunteers who joined us and helped make our Mid-Autumn Festival activities so special. Your support and enthusiasm brought extra joy to our celebrations, and we truly appreciate your time and effort.

We wish all our families a happy and restful Mid-Autumn Festival. Enjoy the break with your loved ones, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟒 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, after the midterm break.

#ESFHillside #MidAutumnFestival #SchoolCommunity

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🌟 Thank You for Joining Our Loose Parts Challenge! 🌟

A big thank you to all our families for taking part in the 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞. We loved seeing your creativity and the wonderful creations you made using everyday items from home. Your enthusiasm and support help make our community so special.

It’s always inspiring to see how our children and families can turn simple objects into something unique and meaningful. Thank you for sharing your ideas and for staying connected with us, even when we are apart.

We look forward to more opportunities to learn, create, and grow together.

#ESFHillside #LoosePartsChallenge #Community #Creativity #ThankYou

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💖 Belonging Starts Here at ESF Hillside 💖

At Hillside, we value belonging, engagement, and personalisation. We place a strong focus on social and emotional development, because we know that children learn best when they feel safe, connected, and understood. Our teachers work closely with every child and family, supporting each child’s unique journey and building strong partnerships with parents.

Together, we co-create a joyful and inclusive learning community where every learner can flourish.
If you’re looking for a nurturing and engaging start to your child’s learning journey, now is the perfect time to apply.

⭐ K1 admissions for August 2026 close on 30 September 2025. ⭐

Children start K1 in the year they turn 3 and spend two years with us. ESF kindergarten children who can benefit from a mainstream English medium curriculum are guaranteed a Year 1 place at an ESF primary school.

🔗 For more details and to apply, please visit our website or scan the QR code in our bio.

#ESFHillside #Belonging #K1Admissions #JoyfulLearning #InclusiveCommunity #ApplyNow

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🚨 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 & 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟‑𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🚨

We carried out our first school fire drill of the year — and what a fantastic job our children did! Everyone stayed calm, listened carefully, and evacuated safely in 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬. 👏

At the end, we blew a few 𝐫𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 on the whistle, and to our surprise, all the children clapped the patterns back — no instructions needed! This spontaneous moment showed just how tuned‑in and regulated our children were after the drill.

Developing 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟‑𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is one of our key school priorities this year. Experiences like this help children practise staying focused, following cues, and managing their energy — even during exciting or unfamiliar events.

We’re so proud of our Hillside learners for showing confidence, awareness, and teamwork. 💛

#ESFHillside #SelfRegulation #FireDrill #Community #Teamwork #JoyfulLearning

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💬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 – 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 💬

A big thank you to all families who completed our recent survey and to the parents who joined our focus group this week. We truly appreciate your interest in helping us enhance our approach to sharing each child’s learning, progress, and development.

Parents’ time and thoughtful input are greatly appreciated. During our session, we explored:
✨ What information parents value most
✨ What kind of details would be most helpful
✨ Different formats for sharing learning in clear and meaningful ways (not limited to reports)

Thank you once again for your ongoing partnership and support!

#ESFHillside #ParentPartnership #Community #EarlyYearsLearning

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🎨 Celebrating Our Young Artist! 🎨

We are so proud of one of our talented Hillside students, whose painting “Picasso’s Dog: Lump” has received international recognition!

He was awarded the Gold Award in the Kentucky International Youth Arts Competition and the Silver Award in the Picasso International Youth Painting Competition. When he received his medal last week, he was beaming with pride and couldn’t wait to share the news with his teachers.

His artwork was exhibited at the Louvre Museum in Paris last weekend, alongside other award-winning pieces from around the world, and will be displayed at the Kentucky Folk Art Center in the US this November.

Congratulations to our young artist for his amazing achievement — we’re all so proud of you! 👏

#ESFHillside #StudentAchievement #ProudMoment #JoyfulLearning #EveryLearnerFlourishes

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🎃 𝐀 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞! 🎃

Today our children came to school in a wonderful array of costumes and celebration outfits — from superheroes and storybook characters to cultural and festive dress. It was lovely to see so much creativity, laughter, and joy across our classrooms.

Thank you to our families for helping make the day so special, and to our children for sharing their smiles and imagination with us all. 💕

#ESFHillside #DressUpDay #JoyfulLearning #Creativity #Community #Belonging

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🎉 Reminder: Dress-Up Day Tomorrow! 🎉

Tomorrow is our 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬-𝐔𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐲 at Hillside! Children are invited to come in costumes or celebration outfits of their choice (doesn’t have to be Halloween-related). They are welcome to wear something connected to a festival, such as Diwali, or simply a favourite costume that makes them smile. 😊
We can’t wait to see all the creative and colourful outfits and to celebrate together as a community!

#ESFHillside #DressUpDay #JoyfulLearning #Celebration #Community

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📚 The Power of Storytelling 📖

Storytelling plays a big part in early childhood learning. Through stories, children build their language, social-emotional concepts, imagination, and understanding of the world around them. It’s also a wonderful way to connect and share special moments together at home.

Parents can tell stories in 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 — what matters most is that children hear your voice, your expression, and your stories. These experiences enrich their learning and strengthen their sense of belonging.

We’re also excited to invite our 𝐊𝟐 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 to join our 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 at Hillside! 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝙆1 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘮 2.  

Thank you for partnering with us to make storytelling a joyful and meaningful experience for all our children.

#ESFHillside #Storytelling #EarlyYears #ParentPartnership #Belonging #JoyfulLearning

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🪔 𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓓𝓲𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓲 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓗𝓲𝓵𝓵𝓼𝓲𝓭𝓮! 🪔

A big thank you to our wonderful staff members who celebrate Diwali and led a beautiful assembly for our children. They helped us learn about this special festival — its traditions, lights, and the message of kindness and togetherness it brings.

We are grateful for opportunities like these to celebrate and learn from the diverse cultures within our Hillside community.

Wishing all who celebrate a joyful and bright 𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢 filled with love, light, and happiness!

#ESFHillside #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #Community #Belonging #JoyfulLearning

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🌕Thank You, Parent Volunteers! Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🥮🐇

A heartfelt thank you to all the parent volunteers who joined us and helped make our Mid-Autumn Festival activities so special. Your support and enthusiasm brought extra joy to our celebrations, and we truly appreciate your time and effort.

We wish all our families a happy and restful Mid-Autumn Festival. Enjoy the break with your loved ones, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟒 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, after the midterm break.

#ESFHillside #MidAutumnFestival #SchoolCommunity

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🌟 Thank You for Joining Our Loose Parts Challenge! 🌟

A big thank you to all our families for taking part in the 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞. We loved seeing your creativity and the wonderful creations you made using everyday items from home. Your enthusiasm and support help make our community so special.

It’s always inspiring to see how our children and families can turn simple objects into something unique and meaningful. Thank you for sharing your ideas and for staying connected with us, even when we are apart.

We look forward to more opportunities to learn, create, and grow together.

#ESFHillside #LoosePartsChallenge #Community #Creativity #ThankYou

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💖 Belonging Starts Here at ESF Hillside 💖

At Hillside, we value belonging, engagement, and personalisation. We place a strong focus on social and emotional development, because we know that children learn best when they feel safe, connected, and understood. Our teachers work closely with every child and family, supporting each child’s unique journey and building strong partnerships with parents.

Together, we co-create a joyful and inclusive learning community where every learner can flourish.
If you’re looking for a nurturing and engaging start to your child’s learning journey, now is the perfect time to apply.

⭐ K1 admissions for August 2026 close on 30 September 2025. ⭐

Children start K1 in the year they turn 3 and spend two years with us. ESF kindergarten children who can benefit from a mainstream English medium curriculum are guaranteed a Year 1 place at an ESF primary school.

🔗 For more details and to apply, please visit our website or scan the QR code in our bio.

#ESFHillside #Belonging #K1Admissions #JoyfulLearning #InclusiveCommunity #ApplyNow

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🚨 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 & 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟‑𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🚨

We carried out our first school fire drill of the year — and what a fantastic job our children did! Everyone stayed calm, listened carefully, and evacuated safely in 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬. 👏

At the end, we blew a few 𝐫𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 on the whistle, and to our surprise, all the children clapped the patterns back — no instructions needed! This spontaneous moment showed just how tuned‑in and regulated our children were after the drill.

Developing 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟‑𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is one of our key school priorities this year. Experiences like this help children practise staying focused, following cues, and managing their energy — even during exciting or unfamiliar events.

We’re so proud of our Hillside learners for showing confidence, awareness, and teamwork. 💛

#ESFHillside #SelfRegulation #FireDrill #Community #Teamwork #JoyfulLearning

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💬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 – 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 💬

A big thank you to all families who completed our recent survey and to the parents who joined our focus group this week. We truly appreciate your interest in helping us enhance our approach to sharing each child’s learning, progress, and development.

Parents’ time and thoughtful input are greatly appreciated. During our session, we explored:
✨ What information parents value most
✨ What kind of details would be most helpful
✨ Different formats for sharing learning in clear and meaningful ways (not limited to reports)

Thank you once again for your ongoing partnership and support!

#ESFHillside #ParentPartnership #Community #EarlyYearsLearning

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🎨 Celebrating Our Young Artist! 🎨

We are so proud of one of our talented Hillside students, whose painting “Picasso’s Dog: Lump” has received international recognition!

He was awarded the Gold Award in the Kentucky International Youth Arts Competition and the Silver Award in the Picasso International Youth Painting Competition. When he received his medal last week, he was beaming with pride and couldn’t wait to share the news with his teachers.

His artwork was exhibited at the Louvre Museum in Paris last weekend, alongside other award-winning pieces from around the world, and will be displayed at the Kentucky Folk Art Center in the US this November.

Congratulations to our young artist for his amazing achievement — we’re all so proud of you! 👏

#ESFHillside #StudentAchievement #ProudMoment #JoyfulLearning #EveryLearnerFlourishes

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🎃 𝐀 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞! 🎃

Today our children came to school in a wonderful array of costumes and celebration outfits — from superheroes and storybook characters to cultural and festive dress. It was lovely to see so much creativity, laughter, and joy across our classrooms.

Thank you to our families for helping make the day so special, and to our children for sharing their smiles and imagination with us all. 💕

#ESFHillside #DressUpDay #JoyfulLearning #Creativity #Community #Belonging

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🎉 Reminder: Dress-Up Day Tomorrow! 🎉

Tomorrow is our 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬-𝐔𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐲 at Hillside! Children are invited to come in costumes or celebration outfits of their choice (doesn’t have to be Halloween-related). They are welcome to wear something connected to a festival, such as Diwali, or simply a favourite costume that makes them smile. 😊
We can’t wait to see all the creative and colourful outfits and to celebrate together as a community!

#ESFHillside #DressUpDay #JoyfulLearning #Celebration #Community

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📚 The Power of Storytelling 📖

Storytelling plays a big part in early childhood learning. Through stories, children build their language, social-emotional concepts, imagination, and understanding of the world around them. It’s also a wonderful way to connect and share special moments together at home.

Parents can tell stories in 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 — what matters most is that children hear your voice, your expression, and your stories. These experiences enrich their learning and strengthen their sense of belonging.

We’re also excited to invite our 𝐊𝟐 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 to join our 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 at Hillside! 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝙆1 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘮 2.  

Thank you for partnering with us to make storytelling a joyful and meaningful experience for all our children.

#ESFHillside #Storytelling #EarlyYears #ParentPartnership #Belonging #JoyfulLearning

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🪔 𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓓𝓲𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓲 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓗𝓲𝓵𝓵𝓼𝓲𝓭𝓮! 🪔

A big thank you to our wonderful staff members who celebrate Diwali and led a beautiful assembly for our children. They helped us learn about this special festival — its traditions, lights, and the message of kindness and togetherness it brings.

We are grateful for opportunities like these to celebrate and learn from the diverse cultures within our Hillside community.

Wishing all who celebrate a joyful and bright 𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢 filled with love, light, and happiness!

#ESFHillside #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #Community #Belonging #JoyfulLearning

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🌕Thank You, Parent Volunteers! Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🥮🐇

A heartfelt thank you to all the parent volunteers who joined us and helped make our Mid-Autumn Festival activities so special. Your support and enthusiasm brought extra joy to our celebrations, and we truly appreciate your time and effort.

We wish all our families a happy and restful Mid-Autumn Festival. Enjoy the break with your loved ones, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟒 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, after the midterm break.

#ESFHillside #MidAutumnFestival #SchoolCommunity

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🌟 Thank You for Joining Our Loose Parts Challenge! 🌟

A big thank you to all our families for taking part in the 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞. We loved seeing your creativity and the wonderful creations you made using everyday items from home. Your enthusiasm and support help make our community so special.

It’s always inspiring to see how our children and families can turn simple objects into something unique and meaningful. Thank you for sharing your ideas and for staying connected with us, even when we are apart.

We look forward to more opportunities to learn, create, and grow together.

#ESFHillside #LoosePartsChallenge #Community #Creativity #ThankYou

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💖 Belonging Starts Here at ESF Hillside 💖

At Hillside, we value belonging, engagement, and personalisation. We place a strong focus on social and emotional development, because we know that children learn best when they feel safe, connected, and understood. Our teachers work closely with every child and family, supporting each child’s unique journey and building strong partnerships with parents.

Together, we co-create a joyful and inclusive learning community where every learner can flourish.
If you’re looking for a nurturing and engaging start to your child’s learning journey, now is the perfect time to apply.

⭐ K1 admissions for August 2026 close on 30 September 2025. ⭐

Children start K1 in the year they turn 3 and spend two years with us. ESF kindergarten children who can benefit from a mainstream English medium curriculum are guaranteed a Year 1 place at an ESF primary school.

🔗 For more details and to apply, please visit our website or scan the QR code in our bio.

#ESFHillside #Belonging #K1Admissions #JoyfulLearning #InclusiveCommunity #ApplyNow

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🚨 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 & 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟‑𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🚨

We carried out our first school fire drill of the year — and what a fantastic job our children did! Everyone stayed calm, listened carefully, and evacuated safely in 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬. 👏

At the end, we blew a few 𝐫𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 on the whistle, and to our surprise, all the children clapped the patterns back — no instructions needed! This spontaneous moment showed just how tuned‑in and regulated our children were after the drill.

Developing 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟‑𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is one of our key school priorities this year. Experiences like this help children practise staying focused, following cues, and managing their energy — even during exciting or unfamiliar events.

We’re so proud of our Hillside learners for showing confidence, awareness, and teamwork. 💛

#ESFHillside #SelfRegulation #FireDrill #Community #Teamwork #JoyfulLearning

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💬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 – 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 💬

A big thank you to all families who completed our recent survey and to the parents who joined our focus group this week. We truly appreciate your interest in helping us enhance our approach to sharing each child’s learning, progress, and development.

Parents’ time and thoughtful input are greatly appreciated. During our session, we explored:
✨ What information parents value most
✨ What kind of details would be most helpful
✨ Different formats for sharing learning in clear and meaningful ways (not limited to reports)

Thank you once again for your ongoing partnership and support!

#ESFHillside #ParentPartnership #Community #EarlyYearsLearning

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🎨 Celebrating Our Young Artist! 🎨

We are so proud of one of our talented Hillside students, whose painting “Picasso’s Dog: Lump” has received international recognition!

He was awarded the Gold Award in the Kentucky International Youth Arts Competition and the Silver Award in the Picasso International Youth Painting Competition. When he received his medal last week, he was beaming with pride and couldn’t wait to share the news with his teachers.

His artwork was exhibited at the Louvre Museum in Paris last weekend, alongside other award-winning pieces from around the world, and will be displayed at the Kentucky Folk Art Center in the US this November.

Congratulations to our young artist for his amazing achievement — we’re all so proud of you! 👏

#ESFHillside #StudentAchievement #ProudMoment #JoyfulLearning #EveryLearnerFlourishes

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🎃 𝐀 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞! 🎃

Today our children came to school in a wonderful array of costumes and celebration outfits — from superheroes and storybook characters to cultural and festive dress. It was lovely to see so much creativity, laughter, and joy across our classrooms.

Thank you to our families for helping make the day so special, and to our children for sharing their smiles and imagination with us all. 💕

#ESFHillside #DressUpDay #JoyfulLearning #Creativity #Community #Belonging

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🎉 Reminder: Dress-Up Day Tomorrow! 🎉

Tomorrow is our 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬-𝐔𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐲 at Hillside! Children are invited to come in costumes or celebration outfits of their choice (doesn’t have to be Halloween-related). They are welcome to wear something connected to a festival, such as Diwali, or simply a favourite costume that makes them smile. 😊
We can’t wait to see all the creative and colourful outfits and to celebrate together as a community!

#ESFHillside #DressUpDay #JoyfulLearning #Celebration #Community

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📚 The Power of Storytelling 📖

Storytelling plays a big part in early childhood learning. Through stories, children build their language, social-emotional concepts, imagination, and understanding of the world around them. It’s also a wonderful way to connect and share special moments together at home.

Parents can tell stories in 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 — what matters most is that children hear your voice, your expression, and your stories. These experiences enrich their learning and strengthen their sense of belonging.

We’re also excited to invite our 𝐊𝟐 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 to join our 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 at Hillside! 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝙆1 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘛𝘦𝘳𝘮 2.  

Thank you for partnering with us to make storytelling a joyful and meaningful experience for all our children.

#ESFHillside #Storytelling #EarlyYears #ParentPartnership #Belonging #JoyfulLearning

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🪔 𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓓𝓲𝔀𝓪𝓵𝓲 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓗𝓲𝓵𝓵𝓼𝓲𝓭𝓮! 🪔

A big thank you to our wonderful staff members who celebrate Diwali and led a beautiful assembly for our children. They helped us learn about this special festival — its traditions, lights, and the message of kindness and togetherness it brings.

We are grateful for opportunities like these to celebrate and learn from the diverse cultures within our Hillside community.

Wishing all who celebrate a joyful and bright 𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢 filled with love, light, and happiness!

#ESFHillside #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #Community #Belonging #JoyfulLearning

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🌕Thank You, Parent Volunteers! Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🥮🐇

A heartfelt thank you to all the parent volunteers who joined us and helped make our Mid-Autumn Festival activities so special. Your support and enthusiasm brought extra joy to our celebrations, and we truly appreciate your time and effort.

We wish all our families a happy and restful Mid-Autumn Festival. Enjoy the break with your loved ones, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟒 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, after the midterm break.

#ESFHillside #MidAutumnFestival #SchoolCommunity

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🌟 Thank You for Joining Our Loose Parts Challenge! 🌟

A big thank you to all our families for taking part in the 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞. We loved seeing your creativity and the wonderful creations you made using everyday items from home. Your enthusiasm and support help make our community so special.

It’s always inspiring to see how our children and families can turn simple objects into something unique and meaningful. Thank you for sharing your ideas and for staying connected with us, even when we are apart.

We look forward to more opportunities to learn, create, and grow together.

#ESFHillside #LoosePartsChallenge #Community #Creativity #ThankYou

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💖 Belonging Starts Here at ESF Hillside 💖

At Hillside, we value belonging, engagement, and personalisation. We place a strong focus on social and emotional development, because we know that children learn best when they feel safe, connected, and understood. Our teachers work closely with every child and family, supporting each child’s unique journey and building strong partnerships with parents.

Together, we co-create a joyful and inclusive learning community where every learner can flourish.
If you’re looking for a nurturing and engaging start to your child’s learning journey, now is the perfect time to apply.

⭐ K1 admissions for August 2026 close on 30 September 2025. ⭐

Children start K1 in the year they turn 3 and spend two years with us. ESF kindergarten children who can benefit from a mainstream English medium curriculum are guaranteed a Year 1 place at an ESF primary school.

🔗 For more details and to apply, please visit our website or scan the QR code in our bio.

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