Dear Parents/Carers,

On Friday 10^th December we are taking part in Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day.

Children will be able to come to school wearing a winter themed jumper. This could be one bought in the shops, or made at home. Children could add some tinsel to a jumper they already have. Some children have even made a spotty t-shirt before.

If children want to take part in Christmas Jumper Day, then please use our Just Giving Page. https://christmas.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraising/cjd210018881

You can donate as little or as much as you like on there. Alternatively, you can send £2 to school Friday 10^th December. All money raised will go to Save the Children, making sure every child, no matter where they’re born, has essentials like food and water, healthcare, education, protection and shelter.

Dear Parents/Carers

We will hold our online parent forum meeting via Microsoft Teams on Friday 8th October starting at 9.30am.  All parents are encouraged to attend.

The meeting will give parents and carers an opportunity to hear all the latest school news and updates.

Please click here to view our virtual meeting guide

Please click here to access the teams link for meeting 

Many thanks

Mrs A Maqsood-Shah

This week in nursery we have continued our learning on Arctic animals. The children have been looking at books about different Arctic animals and talking about where they live. We have also continued to read 'Lost and Found' and have enjoyed talking about our favourite parts of the story. In maths we have been learning about pattern and identifying different patterns around us. We are looking forward to starting our new story next week all about polar bears!

This week in nursery we have started our new topic 'Polar Express'. We have been reading the story 'Lost and Found' and have been trying to remember what happens at different parts of the story. The children have enjoyed taking part in lots of 'Lost and Found' themed activities, including making a penguin out of 2D shapes, making a boat for the penguin using junk modelling and drawing and describing our favourite parts from the story. We can't wait for next week where we will learn about more Arctic animals!

Dear Parents & Carers

We are holding a storytime and phonics workshop in school for Nursery and Reception parents on Thursday 25th November 9am and 1.30pm.

There will be lots of activities which you can do with your child and take home with you.

Everyone who attends the workshop will receive a FREE STORY BOOK!

We look foward to seeing you there.

Dear Parents/Carers

We hold a coffee morning in school every Thursday 9am -10am in The Woodlands.

Each week we will have a focus subject led by a class teacher to support our families and children.

All parents are encouraged to attend.

If you require further information please contact the school office.

Many thanks 

Dear Parents/Carers,

On Friday 19^th November it is Children in Need Day.

Children will be able to come to school wearing spots. This could be a spotty jumper, socks, or t-shirt. Some children have even made a spotty t-shirt before.

If children want to take part in Children in Need Day, please can children bring £1 into school on 19^th November.

All money that the school raises will then be sent to Children in Need charity.

Many thanks

This week in nursery we have continued to read the ‘Owl babies’ book and really got to know the characters and what happens in each part the story. The children have enjoyed acting out the story with props and drawing pictures of their favourite part. On Thursday we learnt about ‘Rememberance Day’ and made poppy pictures to take home to share and talk about with our families. The children have also been enjoying playing and learning in our outdoor area climbing on the climbing frame, riding the bikes and helping to sweep the autumn leaves. We can’t wait for next week when we start a new story about artic animals! 

The streets of Darnall were alive with music, dance and light taken when High Hazels Academy staged the return of their annual lantern parade last week.

Held on Friday 5^th November, the colourful event was also supported by Sheffield Park Academy, and provided the perfect opportunity for the youngsters to showcase their handiwork, parading their wonderful lanterns down Staniforth Road and up the main road.

Music for the event came care of Darnall Community Gospel Choir, and High Hazels youngest also sang, whilst the moves were provided by Sheffield Park's students with a contemporary dance routine.  The crowds were also entertained by stilt walkers and fire throwers from Innovation Entertainments, which ended the parade in style.

Commenting on the parade, High Hazels Academy’s Principal Mrs Asma Maqsood-Shah said:

“It’s a fantastic event and one which helps to bring the whole community together. The children also love having the opportunity to show off the wonderful lanterns they have made.”

 Dunya news also attended the parade, the full interview can be found by clicking here

Dear Parents/carers,

I am pleased to let you know that we will again be taking part in the United Learning annual parent/carer survey. 

We really hope that you will complete this survey to help us gather your feedback, it takes only 15 minutes to complete, and you can enter into a draw to win a £25 Amazon voucher. 

Please click here to access the survey

Please be aware:

•  We will share the parent survey link via arbor parent portal and our school website and this link will be valid for all parents to use.
• Neither the school or United Learning will be able to identify you or your child from your response, unless you write something in one of the free text boxes that identifies you or your child by name
• If you have more than on child at the school, complete the survey with your eldest child in mind. You are welcome to complete the survey for each child if you would like to.
• It is possible for more than one parent/carer wishes to complete the survey for a child.
• If you have any problems completing the survey or need any help, please contact us.
• The survey relates to parents/carers of pupils from Reception up to and including Year 6 only as the questions are not appropriate for nursery age children.
•  The deadline for completion is Friday 3^rd December.

Your views are important to us, and your feedback will help us understand what you value most about High Hazels Academy and to identify areas for improvement. 

Many thanks in advance for your help.

The survey has also been translated into the six languages identified as most widely spoken across all of our schools: Arabic, Bengali, Polish, Romanian, Somali and Urdu. To hear the information above in these languages or in English please follow the relevant bit.ly link: