Disco
Happy Half Term! What a way to end a great half term with our first discos of the year last night. Huge thanks to the HMS PTA for putting on such a great event for our pupils to enjoy! It was a joyful night with smiles all round! It was lovely to celebrate a fantastic first half term – well
Dia De Los Muertos Lunch
Dia De Los Muertos Lunch On Wednesday 5th November, we’ll be having a very exciting themed lunch. Have a look at the amazing Mexican menu! No need to pre-order – just top up your child’s MCAS account in the usual way. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Head of School Awards
This month’s Head of School Award theme was ‘listening’ – one of our ‘Skills Builder’ priorities. 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. They have all made a fantastic start to the school year. Pupils in school today joined
House Prize
Coquet House are our positive point leaders this half term. As a reward, pupils in Coquet can wear non-uniform on Thursday 23rd October. Well done everyone! #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Green Libraries Week
Half Term is Green Libraries Week with Northumberland Libraries This year, the school break falls in Green Libraries Week so there are a number of eco-friendly activities for families to enjoy. Hexham Library is also hosting a Big Draw Festival 2025 event for 8-13 year olds during half term, centred on Katya Balen’s October, October in partnership with The Maltings. October, October
Gaia Visit
A group of KS2 pupils had the exciting opportunity to spend the afternoon at Hexham Abbey as part of the Gaia exhibition. Pupils enjoyed a presentation from ‘The Average Scientist’ and asked some thought-provoking questions. They then explored Gaia – first by sitting beneath the Earth and then by looking at the model from above. Pupils enjoyed looking for Hexham!
Year 6 Football Update
Our Year 6 girls’ team played in the first round of the County Cup last week. Their opponents were Sacred Heart Primary in Newcastle. HMS put in a very strong performance to get an ‘away win.’ HMS scored a number of great team goals. It was brilliant to see the girls playing with a smile! We look forward to seeing
HMS Way Awards
Here are this week’s ‘HMS Way Award’ winners. The awards recognise pupils who shine each week and who bring our HMS values – Respect Engage Aspire – to life. Well done to this week’s winners – we are very proud of you all! Respect. Engage. Aspire.
Gaia Visit
A group of Year 7 pupils were lucky enough to visit Gaia by Luke Jerram at Hexham Abbey this afternoon. The group enjoyed engaging with the Durham University Day and ‘The Average Scientist’ workshop. It was fantastic to see our pupils visiting this very special exhibition and we felt very fortunate to be part of it. It was an inspiring










