Return To School: Questions Answered

Ahead of the return to school next week Mr Barry and Mr Stephenson answered some of your frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions about the return to school, please speak to your form tutors. Return to school: questions answered

National Careers Week

Dear Parent/Carer, This week we are observing National Careers Week.  Last week, pupils had a focused assembly and we asked them to consider potential aspirations.  Our theme for Careers Education this year is ‘A Brave New World’.  Year 7 pupils at present are exploring the ‘World of Work’ as a unit in PSHE. It’s good to talk! We would like

Dance City

After a successful in school online dance workshop with Michaela from Dance City in Newcastle. We would like to signpost you towards the opportunities for dance that Dance City provides. If you think it is something you might enjoy then please use the contact details provided. Dance City (PDF) www.dancecityta.co.uk

Creative Careers

There are lots of videos and links to learn about professional routes into creative careers on the website below. All this week there are many opportunities for our pupils to learn from amazing creative folk – videos will be shared during form-times, but Miss Lawton knows we have a lot of pupils who will want to do their own research!

Return To School March 2021

Dear Parent/ Carers The below letter contains information about the return to school. I apologise for the information overload, but I feel it is important that I cover all aspects of school life. We are all committed to ensuring that the return to school is a safe and happy one. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back at HMS

Food Technology Over Lockdown

We’ve received lots of wonderful photographs of home cooking and baking which our pupils have been doing during lockdown. Here is a selection of some of the things which have been made at home. Well done to all our budding chefs and bakers! 

PE Podcast Week 5 – With Cristian Fernandez Martinez of NUFC

For this weeks PE Podcast Mr Barry was lucky enough to speak with Cristian Fernandez Martinez from NUFC. Cristian is the injury specialist for Newcastle United. They talked about life growing up in Madrid, careers and his favourite sporting moments. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rMgt-6Qy68482N5krAjDLg9EqhnhRRgI/view?usp=sharing

Bake A Book Competition

We have already started to receive some fantastic entries for the ‘Bake a book’ competition.  It’s not too late to get involved.  All entries for the ‘Bake-off’ challenge must submit photographs of their cake creations to their form tutors before the end of the day on Friday 5th March. If anyone working in school wishes to bring in their cakes

British Science Week 2021

We are on the eve on British Science Week 2021. We are planning some activities for our return to school but there a few you can try at home (with permission). Ever wondered what makes sherbet fizz or how bread rises? Follow the link below to find recipes you can make at home plus learn the science behind them whilst

Request For Volunteers To Support Asymptomatic Testing In School

To assist with the COVID testing required for KS3 pupils, we are looking for your support. The COVID tests are self-administered by the children but we require assistance with administrating the process. As a volunteer, you will receive full training and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). We already have staff on site who have been testing staff in school and they