On the final day of the Spain trip, all of the group enjoyed an action-packed day at Port Aventura Theme Park. Many thrill-seeking pupils (and staff) headed straight for the big rollercoasters, whilst some opted for the water rides to cool down! This was the hottest day of the trip so the group made their way back to the hotel
The HMS rugby teams continue to enjoy huge success! The Year 8 girls’ rugby team won all of their games at this week’s competition and emerged as the regional champions. The team have qualified for the national championships which is a phenomenal achievement! We are so proud of them!The boys’ team played brilliantly and, despite not qualifying further, represented HMS with
Each week, our form tutors award pupils in their classes with our ‘REA Awards’. 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! #Respect #Engage #Aspire
After a great morning of cricket from both the boys’ and girls’ teams, the competition was brought to an abrupt halt in the afternoon due to heavy rain! The girls managed a win against Highfield and a narrow defeat to St. Matthews.The boys’ team won both of their morning games and were halfway through their semi-final against Corbridge, where they put
The group had an amazing day exploring Barcelona yesterday. The main part of the day was a visit to Sagrada Familia which was an awe-inspiring experience for everyone. Pupils enjoyed a guided tour with an interactive workshop. The pupils were able to learn more about Gaudi’s legacy and what the building means to people around the world. The group also
“Surviving Summer with your Teens” Join Dineo Brittain-Dodd, Lead Practitioner for the Emotional Wellbeing and Behaviour Support Service, for some practical tips and advice on how to maintain calm at home when school and routines are out. Where: QEHS LRC When: 9.30-10.30am on Thursday 13th June Refreshments provided. No need to book – just turn up 🙂
What a day our pupils had – this trip is such a great experience for them! Pupils visited the historic site of Montserrat, rising to a height of 720 metres to take in the wonderful views. This was a perfect opportunity to take some great photographs and see the monastery buildings. The route down was by cable car which was
To launch their ‘Earth and Space’ learning, Year 5 visited the Great North Museum in Newcastle this week. The children enjoyed a space-themed workshop led by museum staff, a visit to the planetarium and had a chance to explore the other museum exhibitions. It was a fantastic day of science-themed learning and exploration. We are looking forward to seeing this
Save the date…our Year 8 Leavers’ Festival is taking place on Thursday 18th July 6-8pm. We would love to see all of our Year 8 pupils there to celebrate their time at HMS! An online form has been sent home – please sign up. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
After arriving safely from their early morning flight, the group settled in and got straight out into the glorious Spanish sunshine! Day 1 in Spain saw the group visit the city of Tarragona which is famous for its Roman amphitheatre and Gothic Cathedral. The pupils had the chance to look around the historic city centre, Part Alta. The group then