Year 8 Rugby Well done to our Year 8 rugby team who played 2 games on Thursday against TNS (formerly NSB) & Corbridge. Both opponents were very strong, and really tested our boys. After a slow start against TNS, HMS grew into the game making good tackles and working the ball well. Against Corbridge, there was significant improvement but unfortunately,
Our Year 7 team played their second event of the season against TNS (formerly NSB). Due to trips and absences, we could only field 7 players, but the opposition showed good sportsmanship by lending a couple of players. It was a fantastic afternoon of rugby with both teams going toe to toe with each other. The HMS lads grew in
London Adventure – part 2! Thursday The day started with a visit to the British Museum where the pupils enjoyed exploring and learning (as well as visiting the gift shops, of course!) – we wish we had more time and can’t wait to visit again! From there, we headed across the river to the world famous Shakespeare’s Globe where we
Friday 13th November
London Adventure… so far! A group of very excited Year 7 pupils met at Newcastle Central Station on Monday morning to set off on their London Adventure! What a great week we have had so far. The pupils have had a fantastic time exploring London and we have packed so much into our schedule. All of the children are having
On Tuesday, our Y7 & Y8 cricketers went to the Wentworth to play in a friendly indoor cricket event of the season. They played 2 games against local schools, losing firstly to Ovingham before beating Highfield. The lads had a great afternoon, played in the right spirit and displaying some positive cricket as well. Well done boys! Respect. Engage. Aspire.
We are looking for donations of indoor plants and lamps to support the development of our sensory learning environment. Across the school, we have started to soften our lighting, with two classrooms trialling the use of low lighting and lamps, and our Inclusion spaces using warm, low lighting too. To expand this, we are seeking donations of indoor plants and
What a way to end the term with the first disco of the year and a UV special! It was great to see so many of our pupils having a fantastic time at the UV disco before half term. Huge thanks to our PTFA for planning this event and to the many supporters on the night. Thank you to Mr
Building Worlds, Telling Stories Tuesday 27 October 2026, 1.30–3pm • Ages 8–14 • Queen’s Hall, Hexham Young writers can create imaginary worlds, invent characters and begin their own story in this playful 90-minute workshop with writer and creative writing tutor Dr Louise Logan-Smith. No experience is needed. This is a drop-off session, so parents and carers do not need
