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 lego, small toys, soft toys, puzzles and games 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 families

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High Hazels Herald - 21st September 2026

Many thanks

*  Y2 Value & Pride Award Winners *

Good afternoon families,

Please join us in congratulating our Y2 pride and value award winning pupils this week.

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!**

We had some fun putting together our set of instructions while making our “famous” Y2 disgusting sandwiches—let’s just say they’re unique!

Dear families

Please click on the link below to view our weekly newsletter

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.