Virtual Year 4 Transfer Day

As part of our transition arrangements, we would like to invite Year 4 pupils who will be moving to HMS to attend a day of virtual transfer activities on Monday 6 July 2020. All of the information is on the flyer below. If you do not have online access and would prefer a paper pack, please let us know. 

Reading Plus

If your child is currently in Year 6 they will have access to Reading Plus. Reading Plus have kindly made their fantastic resources available to all our Year 6 pupils over this period; they can practise their reading skills online and complete progress tests and quizzes. If you’re struggling to log on, please see the ‘Guidance for Home Use’ document

HMS Spreading Positivity!

From today, pupils in school will be writing special poems with a positive, uplifting message; these poems will be written inside decorated cards. Our aim is to deliver our messages of positivity to isolated and vulnerable members of our community who would really benefit from a joyful message.  We would like you to nominate members of the local community for

Music Resources

Music Partnership North have provided schools with some music resources for pupils, particularly in celebration of Make Music Day on Sunday 21 June 2020. Music Partnership North also have Jazz & Blues videos/playalongs and supporting resources on their website: https://www.musicpartnershipnorthnewcastle.co.uk/website/local_heroes_jazz_and_blues_week/491093

Online Assembly from the Duchess of Cambridge

Tomorrow (Thursday 18 June 2020), the Duchess of Cambridge will lead an online assembly for the Oak National Academy during which she will speak about the importance of mental well-being among children. The theme of the Duchess’ assembly is ‘spread a little kindness’. The assembly will be live on the Oak National Academy website at 11am on Thursday 18 June

HMS Cultural Passport

While you have time at home, think about trying as many new cultural activities online as you can. Lots of online services have enabled free access – take advantage of this unexpected opportunity.  We have put together a ‘Cultural Passport’ that lists some of these online services and allows you to put a ‘stamp’ on the ones you’ve tried, as

Turning in Work on Google Classroom

We know that some of you are having a few problems turning in work on Google Classrooms at the minute; remember to use Google Chrome as your browser. If that still doesn’t work please follow the advice in this video. Thank you to Edward Dando for creating this video and finding a solution to this problem.

Blog Post #20: Mrs Tanner

Hi everyone, hope lockdown is going well for you. It has been strange for me. I have been stuck home since the beginning and have tried to adjust to this new way of being. Whenever I am not working and staying in touch with you on Google Classroom, I am trying to keep myself busy at home. My kids have

HMS Connect

Please find below information about a new service for parents/carers and pupils we are launching called ‘HMS Connect’. We miss you all and look forward to hearing from you soon. Take care.Mr Barry, Mrs Cave and Mrs Frankish

Year 8 Leavers’ Hoodies

We hope you are all safe and well and have had a good weekend. A huge thank you to the HMS PTA who have assisted in the organisation of this year’s leavers’ hoodies. The below link will take you to the page where you can purchase your hoodie! We are sorry about the slight delay, however all orders must be