It was great to welcome Tyne Rivers Trust into school today to deliver workshops for our Year 7 pupils. The pupils engaged brilliantly whilst developing their geographical knowledge and asked a wide range of very interesting questions. Well done, Year 7 and thank you to our visitors for a range of interesting sessions! Respect. Engage. Aspire.
10 Year 6 pupils attended the first round of the British Dodgeball Primary School Championships yesterday and it was a fiercely competitive event. HMS met their toughest opposition in the first match! The pupils responded brilliantly to a heavy defeat in the first game to win their next two matches with another ending in a draw. The team unfortunately faced
We are very excited to announce that our Spring Discos will take place on Wednesday 11th February. The sign-up form will be shared in the ‘Weekly Update’ on Friday. Please send £3 into the school office for your child’s ticket. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
As part of National Careers Week (2nd to 6th March 2026), we would love to welcome parents/carers/family members into school to deliver careers talks for our pupils. We’d like to cover a wide range of jobs which will spark the interest of our pupils. It would be great to have representation from those in the public or private sector, those
Mr Watters spent the day at this year’s IncludEd Conference led by The Difference on Saturday. This annual event brings together education leaders from across the country to focus on inclusive practice in our schools. It was great to hear from a wide range of inspiring speakers and young people including Tom Rees and a closing key note from actress,
We are proud to share some of our first ‘HMS Way Award’ winners of 2026! Our awards recognise pupils who shine each week and who bring the HMS values – Respect Engage Aspire – to life. Well done to this week’s winners – we are very proud of you all! (Year 8 photo to follow) Respect. Engage. Aspire.
KS2 pupils will have the opportunity to take part in NFL FLAG Football, a fun and inclusive non-contact sport. The sessions promote our school values by encouraging respect for others, helping children aspire to improve their skills and confidence, and actively engaging them in teamwork and physical activity. No previous experience is needed, and all abilities are welcome. After-school club on Thursdays 3:20pm to 4:30pm. First club starts Thursday 15th Jan.
Merry Christmas! We’ve reached the Christmas holiday and what a great term it’s been here at HMS. We have so much to be thankful for: enthusiastic, engaged and positive pupils who give their all every day in school; a staff team who go above and beyond to make our school such a special place to learn and very supportive parents/carers and wider school community
It was a joy to meet as year groups for our Christmas Celebration Assemblies. The assemblies are always an opportunity to reflect on the term, to celebrate the success of all pupils and to highlight lots of special achievements made in school. Our assemblies include subject awards and nominations, recognition of great attendance and, of course, our P point awards. Our form tutor and Head of Key Stage
Well done and thank you to Philippa, Una and Evie who led a cake sale today to raise funds for Shelter – the housing and homelessness charity. The cakes looked amazing – well done and thank you to those of you who sent in donations at this busy time of year. Thank you all! Respect. Engage. Aspire.