Our Pastoral Team are creating a regular newsletter for HMS pupils. The first issue went out during the Easter holidays and includes guidance and support on how pupils may be feeling during this unprecedented time. There are also some activities on looking and thinking ahead. The first issue is available to download on our Pupil Well-being page.
During this unprecedented time, it would be fantastic if the children could capture their memories of this historic period. This is a great way to reflect on the positive things they are doing, the memories they are making at home and work going on in the community. It also allows them to record special occasions celebrated in different ways and
We have received further communication from Northumbria Police asking us to remind parents about monitoring their children’s use of the internet in these difficult times when everyone’s online activity has spiked. Please find below a link to a document for parents/carers, which has been produced nationally and provides valuable links and information. As always, if you need any additional support,
We are so grateful to Maths Whizz for allowing every pupil in school to access their resources during this challenging time. It has been fantastic to see such high levels of engagement. Once pupils complete the initial assessment, they can access an online tailored maths tuition course which is designed just for them. It is an engaging way to learn
The HMS and QEHS staff in school today were so grateful to receive a special delivery from The Rising Cafe, Hexham. The staff from the cafe dropped off the most generous package of delicious cakes and scones as a token of support for the hard-working school staff working to support children of key workers and vulnerable students. Thank you so
HMS has received the message below from the Detective Sergeant responsible for the management of the Northumbria Police PREVENT team within Special Branch: ‘As you may be aware our children and young people are sadly vulnerable to being drawn into concerning activity of various descriptions through their online activity. The forced hiatus bringing the premature closure of our schools due
The Young Artists’ Summer Show, run annually by the Royal Academy of Arts, is an opportunity for young artists aged 5-19 years old to submit their work to the Royal Academy. Artwork will be judged by a panel of art experts including academic staff, curators and students from the Royal Academy, with prizes awarded within each key stage. The Show
The Psychological and Educational teams at Northumberland County Council have collated some resources to assist parents/carers in supporting young people during this time. “The current situation has been very unsettling for adults and children alike. Worry and concern have been very present in the news. All adults and children will have some degree of awareness of events, and may have
As we come to the end of the first week since our school closed (for most pupils), it’s important to reflect and think about the things we are thankful for, such as: All of the unbelievable key workers who are out there supporting the fight against COVID19. Our fantastic pupils who have been in school with us this week with
Audible, the audiobook platform run by Amazon, has now cancelled the subscription requirement of books and audio stories for children of all ages as long as schools are closed. Children everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. All stories are free