What a busy and exciting week we’ve had in FS2! Our little learners have been superstars — exploring numbers through subitising and representing 1, 2, and 3 in so many creative ways. 👏

In literacy, we enjoyed the lovely story “Pumpkin Soup” 🥣🎃 — a perfect autumn tale that got everyone talking, sharing, and imagining their own soup recipes!

We’ve also been strengthening those fine motor skills with lots of Pen Disco and Dough Disco fun 💃🖊️ — dancing, drawing, and moulding our way to confident writing hands!

And of course, our Phonics sessions have been full of blending, and discovering new sounds together. 🔤

FS2 is full of smiles, curiosity, and learning through play — we’re so proud of our amazing children! 🌟

Special thanks to the parents who attended our workshop this week and our phonics drop in sessions.

Next week we look forward to more amazing learning as we dive into composition in Math, writing instructions in Literacy and of course more fun!

The children in FS2 took home autumn bags and went for a lovely walk to collect all sorts of autumn treasures. 🍂✨ We had a blast using our rainbow fans to discuss the amazing things they found! 🌈

Check out the pictures to see all the colorful and crunchy autumn leaves, acorns, and goodies they gathered! 📸😍

Diwali Sweet Sale

Join us on Wednesday, 22nd October to celebrate Diwali! The PTA will be selling sweet cones after school on the yard. Don’t miss out!

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 first parents and carers meeting on Thursday, 23rd October at 9am at High Hazels Academy. This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts and connect with other parents.

We’ll discuss:

• Behaviour

• Anxiety

• Coping strategies

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?

Good morning, families!

We’re excited to share that our children are having a blast during playtime, and the OPAL project is really taking off! This week, we’re on the lookout for any old pots, pans, suitcases and kitchen utensils you no longer use. If you've got any spare items lying around, we’d be absolutely thrilled to give them a new life in our play sessions!

Also, don’t forget to check out some fun snapshots of the kids enjoying their lunchtime activities from last week! 📸

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

#OPALPlaytime #CommunityLove #PlaytimeFun

Dear families

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High Hazels Herald - 13th October 2025

Many thanks

Today, we have teamed up with thousands of young people all over to spread some sunshine by wearing yellow! It’s no secret that the world can be a challenging place for our kids and teens.

A huge THANK YOU for helping us raise £170

It was brilliant to see smiles on faces on everyone who joined in the fun run today too! Let’s keep the momentum going and support each other every step of the way!

#WorldMentalHealthDay

This week we’ve been busy little learners:

In Phonics, we practiced listening carefully to sounds and blending them together.

In Maths, the children explored repeating patterns, spotting and creating their own using Autumn treasure.

In Literacy, we had fun making building sentences on our shape coding boards to help us understand how sentences are built.

The children loved doing leaf rubbings, noticing the beautiful textures and patterns nature gives us.

Well done FS2 – such curious minds and enthusiastic learners!

We are excited to announce that our junior children will be taking part in a fun run to celebrate World Mental Health Day! This is a wonderful opportunity for the children to get active and have fun while supporting an important cause.

To ensure everyone is comfortable, please can the children come to school in trainers or bring a pair with them. Your support in this event is greatly appreciated!

Wellington Boots

Dear Parents and Carers,

We’re excited to let you know that children can now bring in their own wellington boots (wellies) to school! This means your child will be able to enjoy outdoor play and learning on the field throughout the year, whatever the weather.

To help us keep things organised, please ensure that your child’s wellies are clearly labelled on the inside with their name and class using a permanent marker.

Thank you for your support in helping us make the most of our outdoor space!