What a great first week Year 5 have had at HMS – we are all so proud of them! The children have settled into their new routines, shown so much positive enthusiasm and it’s been a joy to see their start of term excitement! It’s a huge step for the children starting a new school and we couldn’t be prouder
We were delighted to present our first ‘HMS Way Awards’ of the year this week. This week’s theme celebrated pupils who have made a very positive start to the new school year. I know it was a very difficult choice for our teachers as everyone has had an amazing first week! The awards recognise pupils who shine each week and who bring our
Over the summer break, we have installed a new green roof consisting of sedum plants on our bike shelter space. The new green roof supports our commitment to becoming more eco-aware and formed one part of the great evidence in becoming a climate-friendly school recognised at the end of the summer term. The funding for the green roof has come
We are delighted to welcome prospective parents/carers and children to our Open Evening on Thursday 2nd October 6pm. There’s no need to book for the event – please just come along. We will also be holding Open Day Tours on Friday 3rd and Monday 6th October. To join us for a tour in the school day, please book using the
Year 7 will be visiting Theatre Royal Newcastle in a couple of weeks to see a performance of War Horse. We still have some tickets remaining. If any Year 7 pupil has not yet signed up, please purchase a ticket via MCAS by Wednesday 10th September. After this date, we’ll open up remaining tickets to pupils in Years 6 and 8. Respect. Engage.
Ms Karn and Mrs Ingledew – our new Assistant Headteachers – have had a fantastic first week at HMS. Both of them have been so impressed with the positive way in which our pupils have returned to school and appreciate the very warm welcome they have received. Ms Karn is our new Designated Safeguarding Leader, and is responsible for leading on
Breakfast Club is now open for bookings via MCAS. You can find the club under the ‘Wraparound Care’ section. Breakfast Club runs daily from 7.30-8.30am and is staffed by our Learning Support Team. Pupils should meet at the HMS Dining Hall. Club costs £3 per session and can be paid via MCAS. If anyone would like to discuss payment options
Have you forgotten to sign your child up for instrumental or singing lessons at HMS? If so, we will do our best to accommodate you! Please look at the attached flyer for information. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
It’s a new term and the HMS PTA are keen to meet new members and volunteers for the year ahead. If you are interested in getting involved and helping at our exciting fundraising events, we’d love to hear from you. The PTA are also seeking a new treasurer. If you think you could help and would like to know more
It has been great to welcome our pupils back to school today. The positive energy has been felt around school and it’s been a lovely start to the new term. Our Year 5 pupils and other new starters are having a fantastic first day and have already settled into life at HMS brilliantly – we are very proud of them