Our nursery children have been busy building their fine motor skills through a variety of exciting autumn themed activities this week! From threading and tweezing to cutting and tracing, they’ve been strengthening those little hand muscles 💪🎨

These hands-on experiences help prepare children for early writing, self-care skills, and so much more — all while boosting confidence and independence. 🌟

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for the lantern parade yesterday! What a brilliant afternoon it was, filled with singing, dancing, and a fabulous fire show! Plus, there were so many delicious treats for all to enjoy! Congratulations to our lantern winners too! Another fantastic community event that brought us all together! Can't wait for the next one! #LanternParade

FS1 had so much fun exploring our Autumn-themed water tray! Using sponges, scoops, and lots of imagination, they discovered pumpkins, pinecones, and other autumn treasures hidden in the bubbly water. 🎃🍁

This sensory play activity encouraged teamwork, language development, and fine motor skills — all while celebrating the wonderful colours and textures of the autumn season. 🍂✨

Festival of Lights!

Before the holidays our nursery children had a wonderful time learning all about the Festival of Lights!

They explored the beautiful traditions of Diwali by:

Designing their own colourful rangoli patterns

Creating intricate henna designs

Making bright and beautiful Diyas to light up our classroom

It was a joyful, creative, and sparkly celebration full of colour, laughter, and learning!

Lantern Parade

Good morning families

We will hold our annual lantern parade on Wednesday 5th November! Bring your lanterns and enjoy the fun. Please arrive at school with your lanterns for 3.30pm, the parade will start at 4pm.

There will be entertainment from our school choir, dancers, fire throwers stilt walkers and much more!

Please note photography will be taken at the event and used on social media.

If you wish to book a stall, please contact Rachel Metcalfe on 0114 2442189

Come along and join the fun, we can't wait to see you there!

Dear families

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High Hazels Herald - 3rd November 2025

Many thanks

Good afternoon families,

School is now closed for October half term, and will, re-open to pupils and staff on Monday 3rd November. Have a restful week off 😀

Join in the Darnall Autumn Day on Monday, 27th October at the Darnall Education Centre from 1-5 PM! 🌟 This is a fantastic opportunity for your little ones to enjoy a day filled with fun activities, games, and much more!

Best of all, it's completely FREE! 🎈 Don't miss out on the chance to give your child a memorable day! Simply book a free spot using the QR code below. 🌳❤️

#DarnallAutumnDay #CommunityFun #FamilyEvent

Our very popular parent and toddler group will take place each Monday, 1.30 - 3pm in The Woodlands. The cost will be £1 per child which will cover the cost for snack and crafts. The sessions will start again on 3rd November.

Children can enjoy song time, nursery rhymes, puzzles and books and children will have different crafts every week.

All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you there.