In science, Year 6 have been learning all about evolution and Darwin's Theory of natural selection. We went out to search for 'caterpillars' on the field. We realised that the more camouflaged ones were harder to find, therefore birds would less likely eat them compared to brighter coloured ones. This is known as survival of the fittest. The children had a great time competing to see who could be the 'most successful bird.'

Just a little reminder that we have an inset day coming up on **Friday, 13th February**! School will be closed to all pupils 🎈

Don't forget, we’ll also be closed for February half term from **Monday 16th - Friday 20th February**

We’ll be back in action on **Monday, 23rd February** bright and early at **8am** for breakfast club and **8:40am** for learning! 😊 

Dear families

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High Hazels Herald - 9th Febraury 2026

Many thanks

*  Y6 Value & Pride Award Winners *

Good afternoon families,

Please join us in congratulating our Y6 pride and value award winning pupils this week.

Our incredible Year 6 students are stepping into the shoes of historians as they dive into the intriguing world of chronology! They've been exploring the fascinating growth and eventual collapse of the Anglo-Saxon era. 🎉 Working in pairs, they've created amazing timelines to highlight the most significant events from this period.

But that's not all! To wrap up their learning, they’ll be putting their knowledge to the test on Kahoot! later this week! 🎮📚 We can’t wait to see who will come out on top!

#Y6History #LearningIsFun #KahootChallenge

The Date Project

Dear Families,

We're excited to support The Date Project once again this year! Since 2015, this initiative has spread generosity during Ramadan, starting with a simple £10 box for Al-Huda Bakery in Syria.

We have beautifully designed date tins available for just £10, showcasing stunning designs for Yemen, Kashmir, Syria, Palestine, Somalia and Bangladesh, just to name a few!

Join us today after school on the junior yard to pick up your tin! Your support truly makes a difference.

For more information visit The Date Project

Thank you for your support!

Morning families!

We’re super excited to share that our Opal Play project is a hit with the children during lunch times! To make it even better, we’re reaching out for your help!

This week, we’re on the lookout for any pushchairs, toy prams and scooters, 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!

Thank you so much for your ongoing support! You make our community awesome!

Dear families

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High Hazels Herald - 2nd February 2026

Many thanks

*  Y6 Value & Pride Award Winners *

Good afternoon families,

Please join us in congratulating our Y6 pride and value award winning pupils this week.

🌟 Attention Parents and Carers! 🌟

High Hazels Academy is excited to continue our partnership with The Sheffield Parent Carer Forum to enhance the school experience for children with additional needs.

Join us for our parents and carers meeting on Wednesday, 4th February at 9am at High Hazels Academy. This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts and connect with other parents.

We’ll discuss:

• Why some children struggle with social skills and what we can do to help

• How we can help our children understand their own difficulties/needs and begin to express these

Plus, we'll tackle other school-related topics and answer any questions you might have. Drinks and snacks will be available!

Together, let’s make a difference! Will you join us?

#HighHazelsAcademy #ParentSupport #SEND