Pupil Success
Congratulations to Ben who has been awarded a place on the Northumberland County Hockey Team! Well done, Ben – we are all very proud of you! Respect. Engage. Aspire.
Athletics Update
Last week, HMS had four teams competing in the Tynedale Sportshall Athletics competitions. The event was hosted by QEHS in our large sports hall and officiated by Year 12 Sports Leaders. The competition is always well-supported by local schools and it was great to see pupils competing in a range of individual and relay running events as well as throwing
Year 5 Cinema Trip
Thank you to the Forum Cinema, Hexham and the HMS PTA for allowing our Year 5 pupils to visit this week. Pupils went to watch the movie adaptation of Louis Sachar’s novel, Holes, which they have been reading in class this half term. The children had a great morning! Respect. Engage. Aspire.
Save The Children – Christmas Jumper Day
Christmas Jumper Day On Wednesday 11th December, HMS pupils can wear a Christmas jumper and/or festive accessories if they want to. Apart from the jumper, we ask that pupils wear their school uniform. We will have a selection of jumpers available at our Festive Forest Evening on Monday. Donations for Save the Children can now be made via MCAS if
Christmas Card
Our Christmas Card competition will become an annual event following the overwhelming number of outstanding entries we received this year! Following a very challenging pupil and teacher vote, the top 5 designs have been chosen and will be printed into this year’s cards. Cards will be available at our Festive Forest Evening on Monday. Prizes will be awarded in school
Year 6 Football
Last night, Mr Nichol led a group of 19 boys to Prudhoe CHS to compete in a football tournament. The boys split into two HMS teams and both teams represented the school brilliantly. All of the children showed constant respect to both teammates and opposition players, engaged well at all times and aspired to achieve great performances. Mr Nichol was
HMS Carol Service
You are invited to our wonderful Carol Service which will take place on Tuesday 17th December at 7.00pm at Hexham Abbey. The service will feature music from our orchestra and choirs, as well as special readings from our pupil leaders. There are no tickets for this event – please just come along and enjoy the service. Respect. Engage. Aspire.
Festive Forest Evening – Monday 9th December 5.30-7.00pm
Festive Forest Evening – Monday 9th December 5.30-7.00pm A reminder that our PTA Festive Forest Evening is fast-approaching and we’d love to see you and your family at the event. It’s always a great way to kickstart the festive season with Christmas crafts (indoor and outdoor), a chance to visit our Fellside Forest for s’mores and hot chocolate and festive refreshments for everyone to enjoy. Where: HMS dining hall and Fellside Forest School Time: come
BBFC Competition
Miss Taylor was very proud of the entries to the recent national cinema competition. Launched by the BBFC and Paramount, the winners will see their artwork displayed in cinemas around the country. We have had pupils in the top 10 nationally in previous years, so we have our fingers crossed for more success this year! Well done for all of