14 HMS runners travelled to compete in the Northumberland School Cross Country Championship held at Temple Park South Shields. The weather this year was ideal – good soft footing, rather than the frozen ruts of last year. The first race of the day is the Minor Boys (2600m). First back for HMS was Monty C in an excellent 3rd place.
The folk project got underway yesterday with students learning a folk piece by ear. The session was led by Tom Kimber from Queen’s Hall and the music students will be back at it next week! #Respect #Engage #Aspire Video of performance Folk Project Workshop – YouTube link
Form classes are busy preparing class assemblies on our new ‘Aspire Icons’ for this term. Mrs Hayler has finalised this term’s library display – books are available for browsing and borrowing. Across our school, this term’s Aspire Icons are: Year 5: Dame Sarah Storey Year 6: Alan Turing Year 7: Jessica Cox Year 8: Frida Kahlo #Respect #Engage #Aspire
The Show Choir is back in full force and sounding great again just after one rehearsal into the new term. We are working on ‘When I Grow Up’ from Matilda and ‘Rhythm of Life’ from Sweet Charity. #Respect #Engage #Aspire When I Grow Up Rehearsal – (external YouTube link) Rhythm of Life 1st Rehearsal – (external YouTube link)
HMS offer a ‘Boot Bank’ where football boots can be hired for a £5 donation. We need to build up our stocks again and would really appreciate any boot donations. You can send unwanted boots into the school office. Thank you for your support. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Our next REA Days will take place in February. During REA Days, pupils can choose from a wide range of exciting enrichment activities. We try to plan sessions that open up new opportunities for our pupils offering them great experiences beyond the school curriculum and extra-curricular programme. Sessions have included: Escape Rooms, podcasting, Irish dancing, music production, global cooking and
HMS Way Award winners. The awards recognise pupils who shine each week and who bring our HMS values – Respect Engage Aspire – to life. Well done to this week’s winners – we are very proud of you all! #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Bella in Y5 has shown so much dedication to jumping and has had a very successful weekend. Bella took part in a hobby horse event in York including dressage and puissance where she jumped 85cm. Bella won 3rd and 4th in her classes – placing alongside much older competitors. Well done – we are so proud of you! #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Alex G has shown huge commitment to his karting career in 2024. The year ended with the news that Alex finished 4th in the Ultimate Karting Championship out of over 100 drivers. This is such a phenomenal achievement in his first full year of karting. The hard work and dedication is paying off, Alex. We are all so proud of Alex
