Blog Post #10: Mrs Beattie

We have had a very busy time at home during lockdown. As always at this time of year we have welcomed lots of new lambs and calves onto the farm! The weather has definitely been on our side this year, which has made being outside on the farmyard so much nicer. We even managed to do some den building in

Blog Post #9: Miss Kwella

Miss Kwella has been enjoying doing lots of cooking and baking during lockdown. She would like to share some of her favourite recipes with you, many of which she uses on a regular basis. Pork and Apple Meatballs: https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/apple-and-pork-meatballs.html Ginger Sponge Cake: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/ginger_sponge_cake_51697 Easy Banana Cake: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/easiest_ever_banana_cake_42108 Honey Glazed Salmon: https://cafedelites.com/easy-honey-garlic-salmon/ Chocolate Cake (makes a fabulous chocolate sponge): https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/chocolate_cake_48307 Quick

Blog Post #8: Mrs Bond

Hi everyone! I have been making the most of this glorious weather by spending as much time outside as I possibly can. I have been going for daily walks with my family and are thoroughly enjoying seeing lots of lovely surprises on the way, especially some extremely creative rainbows! This bonus time at home has enabled me to spend lots

Blog Post #7: Mrs Toor

After a day either working in school or at home, I like to go for a run with my daughter. I am not a natural runner but decided a couple of weeks ago that I needed to challenge myself during this strange time – “Lockdown”! Luckily, I live next to a running track so I decided that every other day

Blog Post #6: Mr Barry

Hi all, During lockdown it has been strange times for everyone but luckily we have had brilliant weather! I am gutted we haven’t been able to get out onto the athletics track to break school records this year but hopefully we will be back soon!  One job I have had over the Easter holidays was to dig up a giant

Blog Post #5: Mr Freeman-Myers

Mr Freeman-Myers has been embarking on a greenhouse project – see the pictures below for the full journey!   The greenhouse arrived flat packed. Preparing the site. Clearly the previous owner used to have a greenhouse as I unearth a cast iron heater. Putting in the base… Good job I know how to make a lapped joint… Pre-painting the panels.

Blog Post #4: Miss Lawton

Alongside planning some interesting projects in Art for all of you guys at HMS (details coming soon) I have been doing yoga, meditating and doing lots of painting. I’ve been painting forms in nature, like mosses and lichens.  Then, I started making larger paintings using paints called ‘ocres’ which are made in the South of France. This pigment, I mix

Blog Post #3: Mrs Coldwell

Mrs Coldwell has been enjoying lots of walks and fresh air with her dog Woody – as you can see from the photograph, he is very happy about this! 😊 Stay safe everyone and I will look forward to seeing you all soon! Have you got any cute pet photos you could share with us?

Blog Post #2: Mrs Henderson

Hi Everyone Let’s get caught up. Let me share a few of the things I have been up to over the last few weeks. A long time ago, when I was young, I used to knit. Over the past few weeks, I have picked up my knitting needles, wool and started knitting again. Not for myself, but for premature babies

Blog Post #1: Mrs Roff

Mrs Roff and Penelope are enjoying life in lockdown, especially when the sun shines! She can’t wait to meet all of the children when things return to normal and will be sure to make a visit to HMS as soon as lockdown is lifted 🙂 Stay safe everyone and we can’t wait to see you all soon.