UK Maths ChallengeWe always look forward to the annual UK Junior Maths Challenge which encourages reasoning, precision of thought and fluency. The maths team have been so impressed with the positive engagement and the results. A HUGE well done to Arthur D and Will C in Year 8 who have achieved the ‘Gold Award’. Arthur was also awarded ‘Best in School’
Our Year 5 pupils love their Forest School lessons! The ‘Fellside Forest’ is always a calming, focused area for exploration and creativity! This week, the children applied this term’s ‘Skills Builder’ focus of ‘Creativity’ whilst making forest sprites. It is always great to see such excellent communication, teamwork and problem solving down in the forest school area.
Art success at HMS! Huge congratulations to Callum and Archie who have been successful in the Royal Academy of Arts competition. We are delighted that their work has been selected as part of the showcase in the gallery in London. Last year, Callum and Archie created the giant chocolate bar for a homework project as part of our summer term arts curriculum. There were
Our Eurovision summer fair is on Friday 26 May. Students can come to school in their own clothes if they would like to or they can wear their uniform. If you’d like to donate a tombola prize, they can be dropped off with form tutors.
Well done to our amazing Year 6 children who have been absolute stars this week! They are such a positive, engaged and vibrant group of pupils and their approach to the national assessments this week has been outstanding. We couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of them! This afternoon, we surprised them with a visit from Tyne Valley Ices
Over 50 Year 5 pupils have taken part in Bikeability Cycle Training this week. We were so pleased to see so much positive engagement in developing a key life skill. The instructors have been so impressed with the maturity and focus of our pupils. Well done everyone!
HMS PTA Summer Fair 2023 The HMS PTA are delighted to announce that Eurovision is coming to HMS this June for our annual Summer Fair. Please save the date – the whole community are welcome for an afternoon of fun at HMS. To support the Summer Fair, we would really appreciate: Donations of tombola prizes Donations of raffle prizes Anyone who
The PowerPoint for the Whithaugh Information Evening can be viewed below or downloaded by clicking here (PPT).
Closing date: 5 May, 9.30am We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic primary teacher to make a significant contribution across years 5 and 6 at Hexham Middle School. We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic professional who places pupil success at the heart of what they do. As a member of the KS2 team, you will be responsible for shaping
High Borrans Day 1 The High Borrans team have now been able to send some amazing photographs. The group had a lovely journey to the Lakes and enjoyed a stop at Bowness for lunch and ice creams. They were welcomed by the High Borrans staff and taken straight out for a short hike. The pupils navigated their way around hills surrounding