HMS PTFA Spring Discos

We are very excited to announce that our Spring Discos will take place on Wednesday 11th February.  The sign-up form will be shared in the ‘Weekly Update’ on Friday. Please send £3 into the school office for your child’s ticket.  #Respect #Engage #Aspire 

Ford Castle

Our Year 5 group are having a fantastic time at Ford Castle. It was great to see the sun shining as they left school yesterday! Miss Bell has kept me updated and the group are having a very busy time enjoying a wide range of activities including their Silent Disco last night! I can’t wait to hear all about it

Head of School Awards

This month’s Head of School Award theme was ‘teamwork’ – our Skills Builder focus this half term. 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 – I am very proud of them all.  Pupils in school today joined me for a special breakfast earlier (breakfast sandwiches, pastries

World Book Day 2026 – Thursday 5th March

Our exciting World Book Day plans are attached. Pupils will hear more about the plans in school this week. It would be great if you could encourage participation at home too. 🍰 – Great Book Bake Off – cake/baked goods competition open to all pupils – reading/book themed cakes – prizes to be won! 🧙‍♂️ – Fancy dress – optional

Hockey Update

Well done to the Y8 group who competed in the state school hockey competition on Thursday 12th February. As you can see from the photo, it was a very wet day but they still have smiles on their faces which shows the event was a success! Big thanks to Maggie C for organising the event and taking our pupils, and thank

HMS PTFA present…. Games Night!

HMS PTFA present…. Games Night! Pupils are invited to attend a brand new PTFA event… Games Night. This event is open to all year groups and tickets will be £3 and include a hot dog/drink. Pupils can bring along their own games (board games, D&D and others) to enjoy with friends. Sweets and drinks will be available to buy on

Mothers and Others Pop-Up Shop 

Mothers and Others Pop-Up Shop  Our PTFA will be holding this year’s Mothers and Others Pop-Up Shop next Tuesday at lunchtime.  All gifts are £2 – cash and card payments accepted. Thank you very much for sending in so many gift donations. If you have any other items, they’d be gratefully received at the school office.  Respect. Engage. Aspire. 

Songs from the Shows 2026

Are you in year 7 or 8 and are interested in being part of our next ‘Songs from the Shows’ production?  This production will be on in July and will feature solos from some of QEHS and HMS’ best musical theatre singers – could that be you?  It will also feature one or two ensemble pieces to be part of. 

QEHS Winter Concert

The outstanding QEHS Winter Concert with many HMS students performing! The concert, held in the Winter Gardens, was full-to-capacity as audience members watched a jam-packed programme of around 80 performers, featuring the school’s Show Choir, Wind Band, Jazz Ensemble, Session Singers, QEHS Choir, Soul Band, String Ensemble and a whole host of high-standard solos and duets. The Show Choir is