Highfield Hall Primary and Nursery School

Our classes

When Highfield Hall opened in 1930, its four original classrooms were each named after a flower:

Rose
Daffodil
Pansy
Chrysanthemum

These were more than simply classroom names. Each room was decorated in a colour scheme inspired by its flower - an innovative approach for the time. The school's designers believed that a beautiful and carefully planned environment would positively influence children's wellbeing, happiness and learning. This ties into the idea that we hold in, particularly in EYFS and KS1, that the classroom is another teacher.

This connection between the school, its grounds and its gardens was reflected in the poem written for the official opening:

"Our school is very beautiful—
It has a garden round
In which are beech trees tall and strong,
And pretty flowers are found."

Nearly a century later, flowers, trees and nature remain on of the things that makes Highfield Hall unique.

Our Heritage Garden

From 2026, every class belongs to a flower or tree family, celebrating the gardens, grounds and history of Highfield Hall while giving each class its own unique identity.

The Heritage Garden symbolises our belief that every child can flourish when nurtured within a caring and supportive community. Although every flower and tree is different, they all grow together as part of one garden. In the same way, every child at Highfield Hall is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their potential.

Our Heritage Garden reflects the values that help our community thrive; our CARE values of Communication, Aspiration, Respect and Emotional Health.

Heritage Garden Class Names: Rooted in History. Growing together

Class	Heritage Garden Name
Nursery	Daffodils
Reception Mrs Haywood/Mrs Groves	Sunflowers
Reception Miss Riley/Mrs Higham	Lavenders
Year 1 Mrs Riley	Bluebells
Year 1/2 Mrs Jones	Snowdrops
Year 2 Mrs Holden	Foxgloves
Year 3 Miss Abbott	Cedars
Year 3/4 Mr Gruffydd	Hawthorns
Year 4 Miss Evans	Willows
Year 4/5 Mrs Hardy	Maples
Year 4/5 Mrs Smith	Rowans
Year 6 Mrs Webster	Sycamores
Year 6 Mrs Ross / Miss Sullivan	Oaks

Books will be labelled with stickers with the flowers / trees on, and each class will have its name on the door.

Heritage Garden Values

Plant	CARE Value	Why it Fits
Daffodils	Aspiration	One of the first flowers to emerge after winter, symbolising hope, new beginnings and striving for a brighter future.
Sunflowers	Aspiration	Always turning towards the sun, representing ambition, growth, positivity and reaching for the highest potential.
Lavenders	Emotional Health	Known for their calming qualities, symbolising wellbeing, mindfulness and emotional balance.
Bluebells	Communication	Growing together in vibrant woodland carpets, they represent connection, community and the sharing of ideas.
Snowdrops	Emotional Health	Blooming in the coldest months, they symbolise hope, perseverance and overcoming challenges.
Foxgloves	Respect	Tall and distinctive, reminding us to appreciate the uniqueness and value of every individual.
Cedars	Respect	Strong, dependable and enduring, representing integrity, wisdom and standing up for what is right.
Hawthorns	Respect	Providing shelter and protection, symbolising kindness, care and support for others.
Willows	Emotional Health	Flexible and graceful, teaching resilience, adaptability and emotional strength.
Maples	Respect	Known for their strength, beauty and changing colours through the seasons, maples symbolise appreciation, balance and valuing the unique qualities that each person brings to the community.
Maples	Communication	Traditionally associated with protection and community, representing strong relationships and looking out for one another.
Sycamores	Communication	With their wide-spreading canopy and countless seeds carried by the wind, sycamores symbolise sharing ideas, making connections and helping knowledge spread and grow.
Oaks	Aspiration	Mighty trees that grow from tiny acorns, showing that great achievements begin with small steps and determination.