The Y2 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 24th September 2026

Location: Y2 Classrooms

Time: 8:40am-9:10am

We look forward to seeing you there!

On Tuesday 22nd September we are taking part in World Car Free Day!

Please try to walk, cycle, scoot, use a wheelchair, or use public transport to come to school on this day.

Children who travel actively (walk, wheelchair, cycle, scoot) will receive a reward.

The class with the most children travelling actively will win reflectors.

If you need to drive, please park 5–10 minutes away from school and walk the rest of the journey.

For everyone's safety:

Do not park on yellow lines, zig-zag lines, or pavements.

Turn off your engine while waiting or parked.

Active travel helps children stay healthy, keeps the roads safer, and reduces air pollution.

We hope all families can support World Car Free Day on Tuesday 22 September 2026.

Many thanks for your support, !

Dear Families

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming OPAL Parent Event on **Tuesday, 22nd September**! Join us for an afternoon where you can discover the wonderful world of playtime and how important it is in our children’s lives.

Did you know that playtime makes up about **20%** of your child’s school day? It’s a crucial time for them to bond, explore, and enjoy the outdoors with friends—without screens! We believe in giving our kids as many opportunities as possible to dive into different types of imaginative play. Please note all the timing and details for the event on the poster below

At the event, you’ll get the chance to engage with your child in a variety of open-ended play activities, and find out all about the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) approach!

**🕶️ Things to note:**

- **Dress for all weather!**

- **Dress for all types of play!**

- **Come ready to share your ideas!**

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 child’s teachers.

When: Tuesday 29th September 2026

Location: Y5 Classrooms

Time: 8:40am-9:10am

We look forward to seeing you there!

Dear families

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High Hazels Herald - 14th September 2026

Many thanks

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 and pans, baking trays and sieves that you might have tucked away and no longer use. If you have any of these items, we’d love to give them a new home in our play sessions!

We’ve got some fun snapshots of the kids enjoying their lunchtime on the last week! 📸

Thank you so much for your ongoing support!💖

Dear Parents/Carers   

We are excited to inform you that Y2 will be visiting Weston Park Museum as part of our new Art topic, “Pattern and Texture.” We hope this will be a memorable and engaging experience for the children, helping them to further develop their artistic skills. 

Y2 Moonstone will visit on Weston Park on Wednesday 30th September

Y2 Sunstone & Diamond will visit Weston Park on Thursday 1st October

During the day, the children will explore patterns and shapes, design their own printing blocks, and then use them to create prints on a large collaborative banner. 

We would like you to make a voluntary contribution of £6.00 per child. This includes the cost of the workshop and bus fare. Please return all payments to Arbor. If you have any questions about how to pay for the trip on Arbor, please speak to the office team who will assist you further.   

All children will be provided with a free packed lunch by school. 

All children will need to wear their school uniform and sensible shoes. Please make sure children have a coat suitable for the weather.  

Prior to the trip, we ask that any medical information is up to date, you can check this is correct at the school office. If you have any further concerns or queries about the school trip, we advise you to speak to your child’s class teacher.   

We hope that you are looking forward to this experience just as much as we are.   

Yours sincerely   

Year 2 Team.   

Dear Parent/Carers

Year 4 will be starting swimming lessons as part of their PE curriculum on Tuesday, 8^th September 2026. Pupils will attend school as normal on Tuesdays and will travel, supervised by school staff, via coach to the Ponds Forge Leisure Centre each week. The swimming sessions will run until Tuesday, 26^th January 2027 and will be taught by qualified swimming instructors. The sessions are fully funded by school, and as they are part of the curriculum, all children are expected to participate.

Times are a little bit different this year! Please can Y4 Peridot arrive at school for 8:30 AM, as the coach will pick you up at 8:50 AM. For Y4 Turquoise and Y4 Onyx, you can stick to the regular school arrival time.

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

Please ensure you follow the guidance below:

• Your child should not bring or wear any jewelry, including ear piercings. Taping over piercings is not acceptable and will mean your child cannot participate in a swimming session.
• Long hair must be tied back.
• The teacher will ensure any medication which has been shared with school is taken with the child’s group. If your child has a medical need such as asthma, this information has been shared with school and an inhaler has been provided.
• Appropriate swimwear must be worn each week. Please do not send your child in shorts below the knee, heavy outdoor clothing or underwear.
• If your child is required to wear a long sleeve top and leggings, these should be lightweight materials and worn underneath or on top of swimwear.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s class teacher.

Dear Families,

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.

Visit https://www.highhazelsacademy.org.uk/parents.../term-dates to find those essential dates you need!

As you embark on this exciting new chapter of starting secondary school this week, we want to wish you all the good luck in the world! Embrace every moment—whether it’s making new friends, discovering new subjects, or having awesome experiences.

Remember to be confident in who you are! There’s no need to stress—just keep smiling, have fun, and enjoy the wonderful process of learning and growing. You've got this!