Haymoor Junior School

And they’re off! 🚍✨ We waved a big goodbye to our amazing Year 6 children as they set off for their Activities Week and overnight camp! 🏕️🌟
We hope you have the BEST time making memories, trying new challenges, and having lots of fun! 💪🎒 Good luck to our fantastic teachers too – you’ve got this! 👏💚 💚 UNICEF Article 31 – Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.
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💚HUGE congratulations to our amazing PTA chair who has been nominated for a BBC Radio Solent Make a Difference Award for 2026. The Awards recognise individuals and groups who make life better for people in our communities across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight! The nomination read:
Julia has been Chairperson of the PTA for years! Even though her children have left the junior school. She works above and beyond, hours almost everyday, unpaid. The annual fireworks display for the community with fairground, stalls, is all down to her. I see how many hours she puts in. Discos, summer Friday ice lolly stalls, countless meetings, bingo nights, breakfast for the SATS Year 6, leavers discos, balloons - she even makes the cakes for the school leavers and still manages to work half the year in a secondary school. The school would suffer without her. She does it to give something back. She never asks for anything. She is selfless. There are many times when she is giving 20-30 hours per week for free with correspondence, bookings, making sure the ice-cream van arrives for the school leavers.
We are all so proud of her and are incredibly grateful for all her hard work and commitment. What a woman! 💚

She could easily work and not do this. But she chooses to give. That is her. A true gem. Please let her know how much we and Haymoor Junior School appreciate her.

🌧️🐍🌿 Heath Trip Update – Still a Fantastic Learning Day! 💚
Although today’s heath trip had to be cancelled due to the bad weather, it didn’t stop the children from having an amazing and enriching experience! 🌦️✨
Our two wonderful rangers were incredibly engaging and informative 🤩👏. We explored the fascinating wildlife of the heath, learning about creatures such as grass snakes, adders, and sand lizards 🐍🦎, as well as the important role of the cows 🐄 who help maintain the heath by grazing on small trees.
The children enjoyed:
🔍 Identifying rare heath animals using pictures
🧠 Sorting images based on whether animals live on the heath or not
🐍 Examining real snake skin – which everyone thought was VERY cool!
It was fantastic to see so much curiosity and enthusiasm – the children learnt so much and had a brilliant time despite the change of plans! 🌟📚 💚🐾🌿

Year 5 have been busy developing their writing skills! ✍️✨ Using our model discussion text, the children worked brilliantly to identify key features and used different colours to underline them – a fantastic way to deepen their understanding and bring their learning to life! 🌈📚 💚📖

Our Haymoor Girls’ Team gave absolutely everything in the pouring rain but were narrowly defeated on penalties by Elm Academy after an incredibly competitive and closely fought match.
While the result didn’t go our way, the girls should be immensely proud of themselves. Their progress throughout the year has been incredible. From the first match to today’s final, they have shown determination, resilience, teamwork and a fantastic attitude every step of the way.
Mr Ballard and Miss Hunt could not be prouder of every single player. You represented Haymoor brilliantly and showed exactly what it means to play for your school.
To our Year 6 players, this may be the end of your primary school football journey, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your football story. Keep playing, keep developing and keep enjoying the game as you move on to secondary school. We have no doubt that many of you will continue to achieve great things on the football pitch.
Thank you for the memories, the goals, the smiles and the incredible effort you’ve given throughout the season.

💚 Once a Haymoor footballer, always a Haymoor footballer. 💚

🌧️☔ Weather update from Haymoor Junior School PTA ☔🌧️
Sadly, the weather isn’t on our side again… 💦
Our much-loved Activities Night planned for tomorrow evening has been postponed due to the wet forecast.
📅 New date: Thursday 2nd July
✨ Fingers crossed for sunshine - third time lucky!
We’re really sorry for any disappointment, but we can’t wait to see everyone there for a fun-filled evening soon! 🎶⚽🏀

We are incredibly proud to share that Haymoor Junior School has been awarded the School Games Mark Platinum Award (2024/25)! 🏆 We were also delighted to receive a letter from our local MP congratulating us on this fantastic achievement, recognising the commitment of our staff, pupils and whole community.
This award celebrates our dedication to ensuring every child is active, engaged and supported through sport, play and PE. A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible - this achievement belongs to all of you! 💚

Year 4 had a fantastic time welcoming Earth Energy Education into school this week! 🌍⚡ The children took part in an engaging and interactive workshop all about renewable energy, learning how sustainable energy sources can help protect our planet for future generations. They asked thoughtful questions, explored new ideas and demonstrated a real passion for making a positive difference to the environment. We are incredibly proud of their enthusiasm and commitment to sustainability.
Our Year 4 pupils are well on their way to becoming true Eco-Warriors! 🌱💚

📢 Activities Night Update!
Due to wet weather, tomorrow's Activities Night event is postponed.
📅 Now taking place: Thursday 11th June
Thanks for your understanding!

Our talented Year 6s have been getting creative in their sculpture unit, designing and making beautiful birds using modroc, beads and sequins! 🎨🐦✨ Their imagination and attention to detail really took flight, and we’re so proud of what they’ve created! 💫💚 💚🐦✨