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   Ofsted Inspection June 2025! What did Ofsted say about our school? "Pupils meet the high expectations the school has for their achievement and behaviour" "Pupils' behaviour is impeccable" "Pupils benefit significantly from the school's exceptional personal development offer" "The expertise of leaders in all their roles contributes to the maintaining of high standards.
   Our Y3 pupils are diving into their swimming sessions starting Tuesday, 10th February, and swimming all the way until 7th July, 2026! Please make sure your child brings their swimming kit to school every Tuesday, so they can make the most of this splashing good time! Times are a little bit different this year! Please can Y3 Tanzanite arrive at school for 8:30 AM, as the coach will pick you up at 8:50 AM. For Y3 Citrine and Y3 Zircon you can stick to the regular school arrival time.
   Dear families, In a bid to make uniform more affordable, we have decided to change our school uniform slightly. Pupils can now wear navy blue sweatshirts/cardigans either with/without the logo, white polo shirt, plain black jogging bottoms/leggings/skirts, black shoes or plain black trainers, children no longer need to wear ties. Girls can wear a pull over type (not loose) scarf in navy or black
   On Thursday 16th April, FS2 will be holding a special Grow & Sow Day! To help us with our activities, we kindly ask that each child brings one packet of seeds to school. These could be flower seeds, vegetable seeds, or herb seeds – anything that can grow in our garden! We’re looking forward to a fun day of planting, exploring and learning together. Thank you for your support!
   Our FS2 children will be visiting Darnall Library for a fun-filled time of exploring books and listening to captivating stories! Here are the details for each class visit: - **Monday 20th April** – 10.30am – FS2 Garnet and ½ FS2 Topaz - **Tuesday 21st April** – 2pm - FS2 Opal and ½ FS2 Topaz Lunch will be as usual in school. Please ensure your child wears their full school uniform, sensible shoes, and brings a waterproof coat in case of rain. If your child has a library card, kindly send it to school with them to give to their class teacher as they’ll have a chance to borrow books We also need parent volunteers! If you’d like to help, please talk to your child's teacher. You would look after a small group of children. Thank you for your support!
   Dear Y6 families, Please see below your invite to our Y6 SATS parent meeting! We’re hosting two sessions, so please feel free to attend the one that works best for you: **Monday 27th April at 2:30 PM** **Friday 1st May at 9:00 AM** During these meetings, we'll discuss what SATs are all about and how you can support your child in the lead-up to the 2026 SATs tests in May. We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your ongoing support!
   The School Photography Company will be capturing individual photos of all the children on Thursday, 30th April. As many parents requested, these snapshots will be ready just in time for Eid-ul-Adha, making for perfect gifts to share with loved ones. If you prefer that your child/children do not have their photograph taken, please let the school office know by 27th April. If you have got younger siblings who want to join in the fun? Bring them along for the family photo at 8 AM or after school at 3:15 PM. Throughout the school day, all other children will have their individual photos taken as usual! Many thanks
   Y1 are heading to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster on Wednesday, 6th May! This trip will be a wonderful way for our Year 1 students to explore and learn about animals, wrapping up our science unit. We'll leave school at 9:00 am and plan to return by 3:30 pm. If there are any delays, we'll notify you by 2:30 pm—so please keep your contact details updated! A contribution of £15.00 per child is needed for the entrance fee and coach. **Cold Weather**: Please ensure your child wears sensible clothing, shoes, and a warm, weather-proof coat with their name in it. **Hot Weather**: Full school uniform is required, along with sensible shoes, a hat, and sun-screen. Don’t forget to label your child’s jumper! **Lunch**: Each child will get a free packed lunch from school. Just send a labeled drink! Parents please pay and give consent via the Arbor app or at the school office. Plus, please double-check that all medical info is current!
   We have an exciting trip planned for our Y2 children to the National Emergency Services Museum on Thursday, 7th May! They’ll dive into the fascinating history of the Great Fire of London and get hands-on with some replica objects. We'll be leaving school at 8:40 AM and are set to return by 3:15 PM. A free packed lunch will be provided by school Get ready for an amazing day of learning and adventure! .
   Interested in teacher training?@united_teaching are holding webinars every Wednesday to answer all your burning questions. Find out more and sign up: https://pages.unitedteaching.org.uk/webinars

Welcome to High Hazels...

Welcome to High Hazels!

A very warm welcome!

I am incredibly proud and privileged to lead High Hazels Primary Academy and look forward to welcoming and introducing you to our fantastic team, who are proud to serve Darnall and the surrounding communities.   

We are committed to ensuring the children of this community continue have the best education possible by following the principles of United Learning Framework for Excellence ; The Best from Everyone, Powerful Knowledge, Education with Character, Continuous Improvement, and Leadership in every Role. Therefore, making High Hazels Primary Academy a hub of academic excellence which everyone associated with will be proud of.   

 We are a school who welcome children from three to eleven years old.  Our school is a family where everyone is valued and recognised as an individual. It is a place where talents and interests are nurtured, and all are encouraged to aim to be the very best they can be in all aspects of life. We believe that every child has the ability to shine, given the right care and support and that our similarities and differences are things we celebrate with pride. 

The life of our school is driven by our core values of Respect, Confidence, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Ambition, and Determination. Learning is brought to life through high quality lessons, real life experiences and opportunities to recall and apply knowledge previously learned. Our teaching team uses high quality resources, have the highest expectations for all and instil in our children a belief that anything is possible with hard work, resilience, courage and determination. 

High Hazels Primary Academy is proud to be a part of United Learning; a national group of academies and independent schools that aims to bring out ‘the best in everyone’. Our school shares this belief that every child can thrive given the right teaching and support. 

We hope you find our website both helpful and that it gives you a glimpse of what life is like at High Hazels Primary Academy. Please do not hesitate to contact either myself or a member of our team if you would like to learn more about us. 

Ms Marie Elliott
Principal

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Dear Families, We wanted to keep you in the loop about a little hiccup we've encountered with our emails from Arbor. It seems that they’ve been sneaking into your junk folders! This issue isn’t ...
 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Dear families, Our FS2 children will be visiting Darnall Library for a fun-filled time of exploring books and listening to captivating stories! Here are the details for each class visit: - ...
 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Dear Parent/Carer We are very excited to inform you that Y1 will be going on an educational visit to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster to explore and learn about all the different ...
 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

 

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