Pupils are invited to take part in ‘Hello Yellow Day’ on Friday 13th October. It will be a ‘wear your own clothes day’ for all pupils with a focus on wearing something yellow. If pupils don’t have anything yellow, non-uniform is absolutely fine. If your child would rather wear their school uniform, that is fine too. We’ll be focused on both mental
It’s nearly time for the first PTA event of the year with the return of the PTA DISCO! Information has been sent home including a sign-up form. You can also sign up here. Please send ticket payments into school in a named, sealed envelope. We are looking forward to a great night!
Wow – Mr Armstrong was blown away by the engagement in this year’s ‘Bake Off’. With over 65 phenomenal entries, judging was a very tricky task for all involved. The children all worked so hard on their cakes and paid close attention to include flags, words/phrases and to represent their chosen country. All of the staff and the rest of
Year 5 enjoyed an inspiring visit from Newcastle University yesterday. The workshop presents the ‘Story of Earth’ from its very first day through to now, with a variety of exciting experiments along the way. Mr Nichol enjoyed being asked to join the show along with some pupil volunteers.
We are delighted to announce that this year’s Head and Deputy Head Pupils have been appointed. The four successful candidates will be outstanding pupil leaders and we are so proud of them! Huge congratulations to Imogen and Sam (Head Pupils) and Alastair and Phoebe (Deputy Head Pupils). All of the pupils who applied put a huge amount of effort into
We are delighted to announce the addition of Arlo to our student support team. Arlo is a working cocker spaniel puppy who will be joining the team to support and work with students in school around anxiety, self-regulation and attendance. The trust policy is attached for your information and we would welcome any thoughts or feedback from parents/carers.Of course, we
Our amazing PTA would like to invite you to join us for the AGM on Thursday 12th October 7pm at The County Hotel, Hexham. This is a chance to meet our very friendly group and to find out more about what we do and how you can support the events we have planned over the year ahead. We really would love
To celebrate the European Day of Languages, Mr Armstrong has planned several events. Bake Off Challenge – see details of how to enter on the poster. We can’t wait to see and taste the entries this year! European themed breaktime snacks – themed items available in the dining hall priced at 50p each. T-shirt design competition – see detail on
Extra Curricular Clubs Launch! The ‘Extra Curricular Clubs’ list for this term has now been launched. Team HMS have worked so hard to provide a huge range of clubs and activities for the children. Please check your inbox for a copy of the list and information on how to sign-up for after-school sessions. We would encourage all children to get
HMS Open Evening We are delighted to invite prospective parents/carers and children to our Open Evening on Thursday 5 October 6pm. Our Open Evening is a great opportunity to meet our staff and pupils, and to learn more about our wonderful school. There will be two presentations from the Executive Headteacher and Head of School (6pm and repeated at 7pm).