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Year 2 have explored the theme of portraits through a study of Vincent van Gogh. They created self‑portraits, developing their observational drawing skills and learning to use acrylic paint effectively. @PKCKST @GreenwoodAcad

Hazel Leys Academy is proud to partner with the Northamptonshire Mental Health Support Team to strengthen wellbeing support for our pupils and families. Thank you to the team and our community for helping us build a strong support network. #NMHS #Childrensmentalhealthweek

As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, pupils enjoyed a Zumba session to boost physical activity and positive wellbeing. It was a fun way for children to move, build confidence, and recognise the link between an active lifestyle and a healthy mind. #Childrensmentalhealthweek

From Year 2 to Year 6 creative engineering, pupils have been exploring electricity through hands‑on Science. Year 2 learned about safety and built simple circuits, while Year 6 designed and tested illuminated cards using components, conductors and switches. @PKCKST @GreenwoodAcad

Reception had a fantastic trip to the Space Centre. The children impressed our guide with their knowledge as they explored the exhibits, enjoyed a planetarium show and watched Astronaut George’s journey. We’re so proud of how they represented Hazel Leys. @spacecentre @PKCKST

To celebrate the start of 2026, I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away. For your chance to win, just **retweet this tweet**. I will pick the winner at random on Saturday January 10th. Good luck!

Locally relevant history to enrich pupils' curriculum learning from our Y6 Suffragettes unit:

Wonderful outcomes from our Y6 Art in the Italian Renaissance unit:

The current Top Ten Standings for the Summer Reading Challenge 2025 are as follows: #SummerReadingChallenge2025 #readingagency 1st - Hazel Leys Academy - Well done HLA The official closing date is Saturday 20th September 2025! Keep going! @corbylibrary

It has been a real pleasure to teach these individuals the past year and a half. So proud of all their achievements - they really excelled this year 🙌🏽

And finally, we have been awarded a Silver School Games Mark award for our commitment and engagement in Physical Education 2025! @GreenwoodAcad #enrichment #inspirational #Ignite #aspire

🎉 We’re proud to announce that Hazel Leys Academy has been awarded the LPPA Award 2025–2028! A huge thank you to our school community and partners across Corby for your support. Together, we’re making a real difference. #LPPA #HazelLeysAcademy #ParentPartnership @GreenwoodAcad

🎓 And just like that, we say farewell to our incredible Year 6 pupils. You've grown, learned, and inspired us all. Here's to new adventures ahead! 🌟 #FarewellYear6 #NextChapter #HazelLeysFamily @GreenwoodAcad @MissMC_primary

Important long life learning for our children - Four children across Y5 and Y6 achieved their Level 2 Bikeability Award. They learnt how to cycle safely on the roads. They are all super pleased! #lifeskills #determination #perserverance @GreenwoodAcad

Y5 have had a fabulous day at Holdenby House learning about life during the Victorian times. They were all given different jobs and put to work. They even had some deportment lessons. They decided that life was much easier in the modern day. @PKCKST @GreenwoodAcad

What two wonderful mornings spent with our HLA community! Thank you to everyone who supported our nursery and Reception/KS1 sports days. The children represented their house teams and demonstrated great resilience, determination and team work skills. @GreenwoodAcad

The children in Reception have been learning about Kings and Queen's. They have looked at where they live, named the important parts of a castle and finished off their learning by writing about their class trip to Rockingham Castle. @PKCKST @GreenwoodAcad

Georgraphy at HLA. Work presented showing learning from Year 2, 3, 5 and 6. As children work through the curriculum they will know more and understand more about their local area, the UK, Europe - Northern and Western and the World. @PKCKST @GreenwoodAcad

A brilliant start to our final Sports Day this morning! Huge thanks to the pupils and staff from @lodgeparkacad for your support. Wonderful role models of respect and kindness—such fantastic collaboration! 🏃‍♀️🏅👏 #SportsDay #Teamwork #LodgeParkAcademy @GreenwoodAcad

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