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   An updated school holiday calendar for the academic year 2026/27 is available to view on our website. We have made some adjustments to our inset days due to necessary changes in training schedules. Please note that the inset day initially planned for Friday, 12th February 2027, has been cancelled and will now be a regular school day. Instead, the children will have an inset day on Monday, 21st June 2027.
   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
   Year 4 starts swimming lessons run from Tuesday, 8th September to Tuesday 26th January 2027 at Ponds Forge Leisure Centre. Y4 Peridot to arrive at school by 8:30 AM; coach leaves at 8:50 AM.
   Y2 are visiting Weston Park Museum for our "Pattern and Texture" art topic! **Y2 Moonstone** on **Wednesday, 30th September** **Y2 Sunstone & Diamond** on **Thursday, 1st October** The children will explore patterns, design printing blocks, and create a large banner together. A free packed lunch will be provided. Please ensure your child wears their school uniform, sensible shoes, and brings a suitable coat for the weather
   The Y5 team would like to invite Parents to a MEET THE TEACHERS BREAKFAST to give you the opportunity to share breakfast with your child and to chat with your child’s teachers. When: Tuesday 29th September 2026 Location: Y5 Classrooms Time: 8:40am-9:10am We look forward to seeing you there!

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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Y5 Meet The Teacher Breakfast The Y5 team would like to invite Parents to a MEET THE TEACHERS BREAKFAST to give you the opportunity to share breakfast with your child and to chat with your ...
 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:15:00 GMT

Dear families Please click on the link below to view our weekly newsletter High Hazels Herald - 14th September 2026 Many thanks
 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:01:00 GMT

Dear families! Our Opal Play project is a hit with the children during lunch times! To make it even better, we’re asking for your help! This week, we’re on the lookout for any old pots ...
 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:37:00 GMT

 

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