This term has flown by, and the HMS calendar has, once again, been bursting with excitement and opportunities. A huge thank you from all of the staff team for your continued support of life at HMS – it really is appreciated. Special thanks to our pupils who always engage so well in their learning and the wider life of the
The girls continued their winning streak yesterday when they played 5 and won five! The team displayed some very convincing wins along the way. The boys’ team were on fine form too with a great team effort along with some excellent individual performances. This time winning 3 and drawing 1. Great spirit, great skill and a great attitude to sport all round!
ELLE McNICOLL: year 5 and year 6We are very much looking forward to being part of Hexham Book Festival and to welcoming the multi award winning author Elle McNicoll into school on Tuesday 25 of April. Elle’s debut novel, A Kind of Spark, won the Blue Peter Book Award, the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the TV adaptation has just
27 March 2023 London Day 1 Update from Mrs Tanner All year 7s are now tucked up in bed resting and prepping for a busy schedule ahead…but what a day 1 we have had! We have been lucky enough to be “in the room where it happened” – history in the making. After the long journey down to London, following a very
HMS would like to take part in The North East Book Awards 2023. The Awards are the North East’s version of the Carnegie Greenaway Medal: children read a shortlist of five nominated books and vote for the winner. Last year, Phil Earle won with ‘When The Sky Falls’. This is a really exciting opportunity to read a range of books, take
It was great to see our KS3 rugby teams heading off to Corbridge this morning. As you can see, they have had a fantastic morning of sport and represented HMS brilliantly, as they always do! Lots of smiley – and muddy – pupils returned to school with Mr Scott and are looking forward to the next events very soon!
An amazing £801.45 raised. WOW! The HMS community spirit shone through once again on Friday as we raised vital funds for Comic Relief. Mr Scott planned a great range of exciting events – there was a real buzz around school. The children (and staff!) enjoyed: ‘I’m a teacher….get me out of here!’ tasting challenge (they were very brave!!) Teachers in the Stocks
On Friday 17th March, we’ll be raising funds for ‘Red Nose Day’. If you are able, donations can be made via School Gateway for non-uniform day (suggested £1 donation for non-uniform/red accessories). Pupils are encouraged to wear something red including small items such as hair clips/bands, red painted nails, red socks or hats or shoes (this is not compulsory). At lunchtime,
In preparation for the High Borrans residential trip, parents are invited to an information evening on Monday 20th March in the Fellside Hall from 6:00-6:45pm. The purpose of the evening will be to: outline in more detail the specific details of the trip including the itinerary share the educational and wider opportunities pupils will experience provide an overview of
In preparation for the High Borrans residential trip, parents are invited to an information evening on Monday 20th March in the Fellside Hall from 6:00-6:45pm. The purpose of the evening will be to: outline in more detail the specific details of the trip including the itinerary share the educational and wider opportunities pupils will