We are very excited to announce that our first HMS Disco Night of the year – this time with added UV – will take place on Thursday 22nd October. The ticket information will be shared in this week’s ‘Weekly Update’ on Friday. The PTFA will now be using a new online platform for sales and you’ll be able to purchase
Headteacher Awards This month’s Headteacher Award theme was ‘courage’ – one of our core character values and the perfect way to recognise those who have made a very positive start to the school year. I was delighted to see the children being recognised for their wonderful approach to school life. It was great to celebrate the positive contribution each pupil makes to our school community
A group of Year 8 pupils visited Theatre Royal in Newcastle yesterday for a performance of Mrs Doubtfire The Musical. The pupils had a fabulous afternoon full of laughs and thoroughly enjoyed the show. Huge thanks to Mrs Bond, Miss Scott, Mrs Toor and Mrs Brotherton for leading the visit. There’s more theatre booked for all year groups throughout this
Our Year 8s hosted the first league fixtures of the campaign against local schools St Joseph’s MS & Haydon Bridge HS. First up was St Joseph’s. After a cagey opening 10 minutes, HMS broke the deadlock when Tom G broke through the frontline after a long ball from Will G to finish smartly past the keeper. In the second half,
Young Writers Poetry Competition! Deadline is the 12th October. Pupils can get entry sheets from Miss Scott in FA3! Respect. Engage. Aspire.
Our extra-curricular clubs have been popular this week and it’s been great to see everyone getting involved. After-school clubs start on Monday! Our new club – Feel Good Friday – started today with over 80 pupils dancing, singing and enjoying the Friday feeling with Mrs Mackenzie – joyful! Respect. Engage. Aspire.
🍰 Macmillan Coffee Morning – TOMORROW! 🍰 To support the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning, there’ll be a cake sale on Friday 18th September. If you are able to send in any baked or bought treats to sell, we would really appreciate it. Any cakes can be brought to school on the morning of Friday 18th September and dropped off in
We are delighted to say that Show Choir Club will start on Wednesday 23rd September. This very popular club will be open to pupils in Year 7 and above. For anyone interested in singing, performing and theatre, this is the club for you! Sign up via MCAS now! Respect. Engage. Aspire.
September 2027 – School Places Parents/carers can now apply for school places for September 2027 via the Northumberland County Council Admissions page. The deadline for applications is 31st October 2026. Our Open Evening will be held on Thursday 1st October 6-8pm and Open Day Tours are available on Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th October. We looking forward to seeing you there. Respect. Engage. Aspire.
HMS will once again be celebrating the European Day of Languages on Friday 25th September. Our annual ‘Bake Off’ challenge is returning as well as learning activities in form time and themed breaktime snacks available. You can find out more information on the flyer sent home today. The ‘Bake Off’ is always very popular and we are looking forward to