Welcome Back!

Good morning everyone! Welcome back to a new half term. I hope you have all enjoyed the sunshine and had a great break.  Lots to look forward to this half term – please check out the key dates in the latest ‘Weekly Update’ to fill out your calendars and diaries. As the weather is warmer, please remember to make sure

Y8: Water Safety & Fire Cadets

This morning, Northumberland Fire and Rescue spoke to Year 8 pupils about water safety.  They gave key messages to pupils about the dangers of being near bodies of water.  They gave great advice to our pupils to help them explore their thoughts on strategies to save lives, if an unfortunate situation arose in which somebody was in danger.  Pupils also

Sele Park Signage Competition

Following some concerning reports about conditions at the Sele Park, the HMS community will be working to instill positive values to ensure our local outdoor spaces are well-used and respected. HMS pupils will soon be supporting with litter picking, painting and other projects at the Sele Park. We are also continuing to invite entries to a signage competition – details

Year 5 Computing

Year 5 have been learning about systems this term in Computing. They have recently learnt about sharing information through computer systems, and they have been working collaboratively and communicating via online platforms. This week, pupils used Google Drawings to work together to draw pictures of the Fellside building, and they practised editing each other’s work. Here are some examples of

Northumberland’s Children & Young People’s Plan

We would really like the engagement of our pupil body to support Northumberland’s Children and Young People’s Plan 2021. The local council have said that they are keen to support young people in the areas that matter.  Now is your chance as a young person to have a voice.  Please watch the video below for more information. You are invited

Royal Mail Stamp Competition!

We have been delighted in the Art department to receive incredible submissions for the Royal Mail Commemorative Stamp Design Competition, which is honouring heroes of the pandemic on stamps. A message for all of our pupils: Well done! If you haven’t already, please bring your design to the Art room by Friday 21st May as submissions will be posted off

Covid-19 Testing Reminder

When you have completed your twice weekly lateral flow test, please report the result at https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result (External URL) and to the school. 

Plea for plastic milk cartons!

Year 7 Sculpture Project  A small group of pupils in Year 7 are due to work with an artist on Monday 7th June.  We are looking to gather some used materials in the form of plastic milk cartons.   If you are able to help us out, it would be fantastic if you could give your child a cleaned plastic carton

Music: How pianist with dementia is helping others

This week is Mental Health Awareness week. During the lockdown, we have highlighted the importance of looking out for our mental health. It’s important that we all find ways to manage and enhance our mental health, as it is something that affects everybody, despite lockdown and the recent pandemic. I would like to share a link from the BBC News

Last chance for Year 8 Fire Cadets!

There are now just 5 places left on this exciting opportunity we shared last month, for pupils in Year 8 to join the Northumberland Fire Cadets. Some of our pupils have already signed up! This is a great chance for pupils to learn more about the Fire and Rescue service and to develop a range of useful skills with others.