Hills Christian Community School

HAPPY 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL

To celebrate their 100th day of school today, Mrs Herbert's/Mrs Avery's and Mrs Docking's Reception classes dressed up as 100 year olds! What a fun way to mark this special milestone.

Their first 100 days have been packed with excitement, joy and new challenges they have had to overcome. They have made memories they will always remember. The children have grown so much since their first day of school and should be so proud of all they have achieved.

Here's to the next 100 days being just as exciting, full of discovery, and lots of fun.

Congratulations to our amazing Reception students. Yu are now 100 days smarter!

FRAU SCADDEN PREPARES FOR THE 2027 GERMAN EXPERIENCE

During the holidays, Frau Scadden was fortunate to spend two and a half weeks exploring some of Germany's most beautiful regions. From fairytale castles and the breathtaking Alps to spectacular gorges and picturesque towns, every stop was filled with unforgettable experiences.

Many of the places she visited are destinations she hopes to share with students on next year's Germany Experience, and she can't wait to bring these incredible places to life for our Years 7–12 students in 2027.

What an exciting adventure to look forward to!

A BIG WARM WELCOME TO OUR TERM 3 RECEPTIONS!

A very warm welcome to all of our new Reception students and families joining the HILLS family this term! We are so excited to have you with us.

We hope your school days are filled with joy, friendship, curiosity, and wonderful new experiences. May Term 3 be the beginning of a happy and memorable learning journey for each and every one of you here at HILLS. We can't wait to see you grow and shine!

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24—26

YEAR 6 KITCHEN GARDEN GRADUATION

Our Year 6 students have graduated from the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. Students have spent the last year learning in the kitchen and garden at Rivermont and celebrated their time by cooking delicious soup over the campfire. We had a bumper pumpkin harvest this autumn, so pumpkin was made the hero ingredient. Students made pumpkin soup, pumpkin coconut soup and minestrone soup.

Sitting around the campfire, students also reflected on their favourite activities and recipes while in the Kitchen Garden program. The following were firm favourites:
- looking after the chickens
- netting the fruit trees
- making pasta and gingerbread

It was a wonderful way for the Year 6s to end their time together in the Kitchen Garden Program.

Next term the Year 5 students will begin this awesome experience.

THE ONKAPARINGA RIVER

Take a look at the beautiful Onkaparinga River as it flows through our school grounds. After all the recent rain, the river is running high, and the bridge to our Recreation Precinct is now under water and and the river has reached the Rivermont Firepit.

It's a powerful reminder of nature at work and a spectacular sight to see. Stay safe, enjoy the view from a distance.

Enjoy the comparison photos.....

CELEBRATING STUDENT SUCCESS

HILLS is incredibly proud of Year 5 student, Livvy, on her spectacular achievement playing Alice at Hills Youth Theatre (HYT) for the show “Alice - We Are All Mad Here”, for 6 shows over the last two weekends in June. She did an amazing job!!

Also, a big congratulations to HILLS students, Amy Stratton, Isabelle Digney, Caleb Earley, Harry Whitehead, Matilda Neal and A'isha Rogers who were also amazing in their roles.

Here is a review from 'Stage Whispers'
Livvy's Alice is nothing short of incredible: she leads the story from start to finish, barely leaving the stage, and never dropping character – even when in the background of the enormous ensemble. She commands every scene with confidence and lifts the energies of those around her – a steady foundation for others new to the bright lights and watching audience.