Rugby News

On Wednesday, a group of 22 Year 8 and 9 girls went to Ponteland to take part in a coaching /learning rugby tournament. It was a very wet and windy day but the girls were in very good spirits and worked incredibly hard. As the teams were mixed Year 8 & 9, they worked well as new teams supporting and

Cross Country Success

Despite the lovely October weather conditions, we enjoyed a great day at Temple Park for the English Schools Cup Team Cross Country Competition this week.Five out of the six teams across HMS and QEHS qualified for the next round. A great effort all round and a display of superb attitude from the pupils involved.We are looking forward to our pupils

World Mental Health Day

As part of our focus on World Mental Health Day, we have produced a special edition of the ‘Weekly Update’ focused on mental health and wellbeing. This covers support strategies, useful links and resources for parents/carers and children and more information on support available at HMS.  It’s Hello Yellow Day on Friday – bright clothing and non-uniform welcome and donations

Manchester Weekend!

The Manchester trip was a huge success this weekend. The pupils were an absolute credit to the school. Several people stopped us to comment on how well-behaved they were at various places around the city – we were very proud of them! Over the weekend, we visited the Etihad Stadium Tour, National Football Museum, the Trafford Centre, attended the Man City V Fulham

Core Music – Learn to Play Day

Core Music CIC is running a series of FREE instrument taster sessions for Learn To Play Day… Saturday October 12th 10am – 4pm @ Core Music, Gilesgate, Hexham, NE463NJ FREE Tickets are required for these sessions. Follow the link below and book yours to avoid disappointment! 🎸 GUITAR with Joe Steels: 12.30pm & 1.30pm 🥁 DRUMS with Sion Dungey &

Bake Off Winners

Results from this year’s European Day of Languages Bake Off were announced in assemblies.  Here are this year’s overall winners from each year group.  Well done everyone! #Respect #Engage #Aspire 

RHS Nature Park Engagement

We were delighted to invite colleagues from the Royal Horticultural Society to pilot some resources with a small group of Year 6 pupils.  They were capturing data of pollinating insects on our school site. Our pupils used quadrats and learned more about pollinating plants. Many thanks to Fiona and Jane from RHS who delivered a short workshop and then showed

STEM Fest

On Friday, our Year 5 pupils took part in a series of online webinars and workshops focusing on the topic of Space. Pupils got the chance to meet a panel of experts and other professionals.  Soon, our Year 5s will also experience a planetarium workshop in school courtesy of Kielder Observatory funded by the Reece Foundation.  Watch out for more

HMS Council

Our newly elected HMS Council members gathered for their first meeting of the year today.  Under the skilled leadership of our Head Pupil Team, reps from each form class had a brilliant first meeting.  #Respect #Engage #Aspire