KS3 English Showcase Our KS3 pupils were recently set a project to get creative and bring their learning to life in imaginative ways. This week, the English team have held their first showcase events for pupils and staff to celebrate the outstanding projects on display. The project centred around our Shakespearean studies and pupils had time in the HMS Library
This week, we are holding our KS3 English Showcase events. More updates to follow – we have been so impressed with the quality of work on display across the key stage! A standout piece came from Gwen C-W in Year 7 who has worked exceptionally hard to create an entire shadow puppet theatre to perform the ‘Balcony Scene’ from Romeo
This week, our team enjoyed a ‘test format’ indoor cricket match against Corbridge Middle School, which ebbed and flowed as the game went on. The outcome of the match went all the way down to the final ball of the innings, where Corbridge just edged the victory! It was a fantastic game all round with positive attitudes from both sets
Our Lego League team had a fantastic day at the ‘Lego League Competition Day’ in North Tyneside yesterday. The competition was a great experience to develop their skills and work with peers from other schools in the area. Mr Freeman-Myers and Mr Nicholson were very proud of all of the pupils who took part and who have worked so hard
A very excited group of Year 5 pupils departed from HMS this morning for their Ford Castle adventure. It’s their first middle school residential experience and we know they will all have a fantastic time together making memories. Mr Rutherford-Orrock has let me know that everyone arrived safely, and that the groups got straight into their activities for the day.
We are delighted to announce that HMS will be taking part in the Hexham Schools’ Book Festival 2025. Y6: Zohra Nabi on Tuesday 25th March. Lucky Y6 will be visiting the Queen’s Hall in Hexham to see Zohra Nabi present her new book ‘Deep Dark’. Y5: The Brothers McLeod on Wednesday 26th March. The Brothers McLeod are launching their book
Hexham Book Festival 2025: Now open for booking We are very fortunate in Hexham to have our own inspiring and engaging book festival. Events have now opened for booking. We would encourage our students across all year groups to take a look at the programme for this year. From the latest fiction, to maths, science, farming, fashion, history, poetry and
Full of Beans – Easter Holidays Multi Activities and Gymnastic day at QEHS/Hexham middle school sports hall. Booking Page Now Open !!
It’s British Science Week and this year’s theme is ‘Adapt and Change’. Mrs Gregory and Miss Lamont have planned an exciting scientific treasure hunt for all pupils to engage with across the week. There’ll be prizes for the winners. Please encourage pupils to get involved and learn more about the adaptations included in the quiz. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Parent/Carer Session Be You will join us for our next parent/carer session on Tuesday 18th March 4-5pm. The session will focus on coping with exam stress. The session is open to all schools in the Hexham Partnership and is free of charge. Exam Stress Support Session Sign-Up Respect. Engage. Aspire.