Library Champions
Application forms are now available to join our Library Champions Team! Forms can be collected from the library desk and should be returned by 23rd October. We can’t wait to see our next champions in the library!
Cross Country Success!
HMS pupils competed in the English School Cup this week at Temple Park in South Shields. Unusually for Cross Country, this is a team event, where your team scores are important. The challenge is to finish in the top 5 team places on the day to qualify for the Regional Final. Year 8 girls ran first – Emilia S was
HMS School Council
We were delighted to welcome local councillors, Trevor Cessford and Suzanne Fairless-Aitken, to our first HMS School Council session of the year today. Trevor and Suzanne shared their experiences of being on the Hexham Town Council and what their roles involve. There was an opportunity for pupils to ask questions and their new badges were presented. Our pupils then discussed
Library Research Projects
This year, KS3 are completing project-based learning during their library visits. In Year 7, the focus is on WWI (in line with the class texts) and pupils are delving into their learning using a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and poetry during their visits. It has been great to hear the buzz of learning in our library space. Ms Hayler
Hiba Noor Khan visit – a story of unity and hope
We were so excited to welcome Hiba Noor Khan to HMS on Tuesday afternoon. Hiba came to present her first novel, ‘Safiyyah’s War’, to Y5 and Y6. Y6 are reading ‘Safiyyah’s War’ during Book Talk in form time this term. This luminously-written book is based on the inspiring, and little-known, resistance work run by the Grand Mosque of Paris during
World Mental Health Day
On Tuesday afternoon, we replaced our usual staff meeting with a ‘Tea and Talk’ session (as promoted by the Mental Health Foundation). Staff were encouraged to come along with a brew, enjoy a cake and to chat to colleagues with no set agenda. It was a lovely reminder that we should all take time out of very busy schedules to
Northumberland Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge 2023
Well done to the HMS pupils who took part in the Northumberland Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge. Hexham Library has reported that there were a staggering 245 completers of the Challenge this year! Medals and certificates have been awarded to all participants. Congratulations, everyone!
Community Food Bank Collection
This year, we would like to gather donations for West Northumberland Food Bank. We know that many people in the UK are struggling financially as a result of the cost of living crisis and rising food prices. Anything you can donate to the collection would be appreciated hugely. Items can be brought into school from Monday 16th October until Friday 20th October. West Northumberland Food Bank are
World Mental Health Day
Tuesday is World Mental Health Day and it’s all about raising awareness and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health. It’s also a chance to talk about mental health, how we need to look after it and how important it is to get help if you’re struggling. As part of our focus, we will be setting the ‘Britain Get Talking’
STEM Event
We welcomed Newcastle University again this morning to work with our Year 7 girls in a workshop focused on STEM. The session focused on careers in STEM and the power of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in opening up opportunities. It was great to see such positive engagement!