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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.
   Dear parents Y3 pupils will visit Ponds Forge every Tuesday morning from 11th February - 15th July for swimming lessons. For each lesson your child will need to come to school dressed in their swimwear (underneath their school uniform). They will also need to bring the following: • A towel • A waterproof bag • A change of underwear
   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: Thursday 10th July 2025 Location: Y5 Classrooms Time: 8:40am-9:10am We look forward to seeing you there!
   Our FS2 children are very excited to wear their cap and gowns for their graduation ceremony on Friday 11th July at 9.15am. All FS2 parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, brothers, sisters, cousins all welcome. Refreshments will be available for everyone! Tickets are on sale now from the school office at 50p each. The ticket includes entry into our raffle draw, and a piece of cake.
   Year 2 are off to Bridlington on Tuesday, 15th July 2025 for a fantastic day at the beach! Get ready for sandcastles, paddling, a picnic, and singing together! �� Please arrive by 8am for our 8:15am departure. Don’t forget to check your child’s contact info and pack a bottle of water, a change of clothes, and a warm coat. If it’s sunny, apply sunscreen before we go! Any questions/queries please speak to your child’s class teacher!
   We’re excited to invite you to our Summer Fair on Wednesday, July 16th, from 2:15 PM to 5 PM on the school field! Get ready for an afternoon filled with fun games, amazing stalls, bouncy inflatables, delicious food, and awesome entertainment. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with our school community and enjoy some summer fun together! A quick reminder: School will close early that day, so please make sure to collect your child from their usual spot at 2:15 PM. Also, please note that the nursery afternoon session will be cancelled. We can’t wait to see you there for a fantastic day!
   �� Y6 Leavers Production Exciting news�� Our Year 6 pupils are ready to present THE NEXT BIG STEP production! �� Join us for a fantastic showcase of their hard work and talent! �� Performance Dates: - Thursday, 17th July - Times: 10:00 AM or 1:30 PM ��️ Tickets will be available at the school office starting Monday, 23rd June, for just 50p each and include entry into a raffle! Let’s celebrate your child’s achievements together ��
   ** Parent Forum Meeting ** Dear families. We will hold our last parent forum meeting of the academic year on Friday 18th July in school at 9.15am. Our principal will present latest school updates, results, news and plans for 2025/26 academic year. All welcome!
   �� Y6 Leavers Celebration �� Dear families, Y6 children are fast approaching the end of their time with us at High Hazels Academy. Staff at High Hazels would like to give them the opportunity to celebrate their achievements and to say goodbye to friends and teachers at the ‘End of Year Celebration’. **�� Date: Friday, 18th July 2025, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm** We’ll have food and would appreciate any donations of drinks. Remember, children MUST be collected by 6:30pm as they can’t walk home alone. Let’s create some unforgettable memories together! Are you excited for the celebration? ��
   Dear families, the last day of the academic year is Tuesday 22nd July. We will welcome you all back to school on Wednesday 3rd September!
   New School Uniform for September 2024 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
   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

Latest News

Good morning, families! We have some exciting news to share! Our recent ungraded Ofsted inspection revealed that High Hazels Junior School has taken effective action and continues to shine ...
 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:41:00 GMT

Our Year 6 students have been on an exciting journey exploring different careers through our awesome project called Future Flyers! They rolled up their sleeves and designed super cool surveys to ...
 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Dear families Please click on the link below to view our weekly newsletter High Hazels Herald - 7th July 2025 Many thanks
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