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The latest support sessions available from FACE.
NSPCC Number Day 2025
It’s Number Day 2025 on Friday 7th February and HMS will once again be celebrating in school. Miss Storey will be giving staff members their own number to display on their lanyard. Pupils will be given a ‘Number Treasure Hunt’ with clues. Their job is to match the staff member to the correct number. Completed sheets can be handed to Miss
Ski Trip Update 1
A very excited group of pupils met at the airport early on Saturday morning ready for their skiing adventure. The journey started well with a great flight but was delayed by road closures in France. Despite this, the group were in great spirits and excited to reach the resort! Day one on the slopes and it was a beautiful blue
First Aid Week
This week has been ‘First Aid Week’ at HMS and we’re so pleased that we’ve once again been able to offer all pupils in school a first aid workshop as part of their ‘Stay Safe and Well Curriculum’. Sessions included: Year 5: unconscious casualty first aid Year 6: mental health first aid (a focus on stress) Year 7: unconscious casualty first
Mandarin Club Update
This week as part of our celebrations for the Lunar New Year, pupils in Mandarin Club learnt how to make traditional chinese dumplings. They were able to prepare the ingredients and filling then were shown how to fold the dumplings. We quickly learnt that there are many ways to do this. Pupils also learnt about why dumplings were such an
Work Experience
A HUGE well done to Evie and Annabelle who completed the recent NHS Work Experience programme. This is a great achievement and is another step towards developing the essential skills for life beyond school. Well done both of you! #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Folk Music
The final folk session was in full-flow this week. HMS students have really enjoyed working with Tom Kimber from Queen’s Hall, learning a variety of folk songs by ear and from sheet music! https://youtu.be/FU_c2v9chnI
Head of School Awards
This month’s Head of School Award theme was ‘aiming high’ – one of our 8 essential skills from ‘Skills Builder’. I was delighted to see the children being recognised for their wonderful approach to school life. It was great to celebrate the positive contribution each pupil makes to our school community – I am very proud of each of them.
Young Green Briton Challenge Update
We were delighted to welcome Dr Batchelder and visitors from Egger back into school today to lead the ‘Design Sprint’ session today. All of Year 7 are working together in their teams on the next phase of the challenge. Last year’s winning team are supporting Year 7 with their developing concepts. Skills Builder in action loud and clear today! #Respect
Breaktime Buddies
This week, we launched our Breaktime Buddies scheme for Key Stage 2! Our fantastic Year 7 Buddies have been leading the way, introducing a variety of play equipment to KS2 play areas at lunchtime. Their role is to encourage positive interactions, promote active play, and support overall wellbeing. It’s been wonderful to see our Key Stage 2 students embracing the