Newcastle University’s Street Scientists visited Year 8 yesterday for a STEM Day, delivering chemistry workshops. There were lots of exciting demonstrations which helped pupils to learn about the properties of elements of the periodic table. Thank you to Newcastle University for visiting HMS once again. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
It has been great to see an enthusiastic group of Year 5 pupils taking part in their cycle training course this week. They engaged brilliantly and the instructors have been really impressed with them. Mr Gaines has now confirmed another course in February for those who did not secure a place. Letters are being sent home with the children today.
As a school, we raised £810 for BBC Children in Need last week. This is a fantastic amount and we are so grateful for your support. Thank you everyone!
Year 6 enjoyed an assembly with Phil Maloney from Egger in Hexham as part of their design technology studies and careers education programme. As a significant local employer, Egger is perfectly situated to help build local talent and aspiration in our community. Pupils learned more about the Egger site in Hexham as well as all the other international sites. There
The Year 6 boys took part in the 6 a-side tournament hosted by NUF at Cochrane Park in Newcastle. After winning the first two games comfortably, HMS found themselves narrowly losing the next two but managed to squeeze through to the semi-finals by finishing 2nd in the group on goal difference. The team took their opportunity in the semi-final, running out
The Big Ambition survey is open to children and young people across England, and parents and carers can fill out the survey on behalf of children.The aim is to know what children enjoy about their schools, communities, family life, and the wider world. I also want to find out what young people would like policymakers and Government to focus on
We are very sad to report that Neil Morrison, former Federation Headteacher across QEHS and HMS, passed away on Wednesday morning. It was unexpected and has come as a real shock. As well as being a thoroughly nice person, Neil was an excellent leader of the schools, having previously been deputy headteacher and headteacher of QE. He was also headteacher
Our KS2 pupils have been in football action this week! The team performed brilliantly at Cochrane Park winning one game and drawing 2 others, and only narrowly missing out on a semi-final place! Goals in the tournament came from Kirstie and Emily G, with strong supporting efforts from the rest of the team. Later in the week, the girls played
As part of our recent learning in PE, pupils have enjoyed developing their orienteering skills. Skills Builder has been in action with great communication, teamwork and positivity from everyone involved. The PE team have been excited to use the new orienteering timing equipment and have been really pleased with the map reading skills on display. There’s been a real buzz
This week, 12 pupils attended the English U19 National School Chess Championships at St. Mary’s School in Newcastle. We were able to take two teams and it was great to see some new faces representing our school for the first time. One of our teams nearly qualified but was drawn against a strong team in the final round. Chess Club