UK Junior Mathematical Challenge
Good luck to all of our year 8 pupils taking part in the UK Junior Mathematical Challenge this morning!
New School Update
We are pleased to report that building works on the new school site have been progressing very well over recent months and we remain on track to take our place in our new buildings from this September. Students at QE are already benefitting from being able to use the new all-weather 3G pitch along with the six court multi-use games
A New Home For Our Chickens
Miss Kingett and the rest of the year 5 team are so grateful for the donation by local resident Catherine Nash, a future HMS parent, of this fantastic chicken coop for our chicks! Their permanent home in Beaumont is nearly ready to welcome them!
Northumberland Fire Cadets
What a fantastic opportunity we have to share for pupils in year 8. Fancy learning more about the Fire and Rescue service and developing a range of useful skills with others? Northumberland Fire and Rescue are recruiting for the cadet programme. Watch the link and express your interest by emailing – nfrs.cadets@northumberland.gov.uk. You will need to fill out a short application
Maths4Girls
On Friday afternoon, our year 7 girls attended a Maths4Girls online webinar event. The aim of the event was to inspire and encourage girls to take maths beyond GCSE by introducing them to female role models from sectors that have historically been male dominated and to demonstrate that both boys and girls are great at maths. We have two fascinating guest speakers who wish
Food Technology Is Back
Food technology practical lessons have started again. There have been some wonderful smells coming from the food technology room! Year 8 have been making Swiss Roll, Year 7 scone-based pizza and Year 5 & 6 have been making pitta pizza. We have had some excellent outcomes, including a purple Swiss Roll! Well done to the following pupils who have received
Aztec Day
Yesterday was Aztec Day! Pupils have been studying the Aztecs and the year 5 team put on an afternoon of activities. Many thanks to our catering team for supporting year 5 with their Explore-themed afternoon. The whole school have been treated to a Mexican-themed menu including chilli, enchiladas, tacos, sweetcorn and chocolate puddings. The food was delicious and set the
PTA Bag 2 School Fundraiser
The HMS PTA are working with Bag 2 School for a spring clothing collection to raise funds to support school life. The attached flyer has information on what can and can’t be donated and how to drop the bags off. If you have larger bags, the PTA members will be at HMS (where the buses drop off) on Monday 26 April and
A Message From Rosie’s Corner
Rosie’s Corner provide free baby and children’s clothing and shoes for families who need them. Rosie’s Corner’s aim is to be able to reach every family in West Northumberland who would benefit from our services. We deliver items to the family’s address free of charge, with 100% confidentiality. Thank you for helping us to help families in need, especially during
Caring For Our Chicks
Happy Monday everyone! Our chicks have enjoyed their Easter break at Mrs Curry’s farm and have now moved back to HMS. They are currently spending their time in Orchard with year 5 and have been out enjoying the sun this week. They will soon be moving to their permanent home in our Beaumont quad where the children will learn more