It’s nearly the end of term and I just want to send my best wishes to each and every one of you. Thank you for your continued support of HMS. This term has not been without its challenges, but the community spirit and resilience of our pupils, staff and parents/carers has shone through loud and clear. Thank you to all
We are proud to present our first (and hopefully last) Virtual Carol Service. Our annual service is usually held in the wonderful setting of Hexham Abbey but this year we have recorded in our own Fellside Hall. Mr Holdsworth and Mr Lewis have worked extremely hard to rehearse, record and edit the final video whilst maintaining safety measures. All of
Pupils in Years 5 and 7 have recently written letters to residents at Acomb Court Care Home in Hexham. They are due to delivered before we break up for Christmas. Pupils have shared their lockdown stories, what it’s like to be back at school this autumn and how they are looking forward to a Christmas break. They have also shared
KS3 have been making fractal Christmas cards in maths today. They have done a fantastic job! Mrs Bond
This half term, Mrs. Hinchcliffe’s year 5 class have worked collaboratively with Live Tales to produce their very own (and very extraordinary) winter tale. Please read and enjoy this extract from their tale ‘Charlie De Fridgeo and the Labyrinth of Shadows’. A huge thank you to Mrs. Hinchcliffe and to Live Theatre for supporting our year 5 students with this great piece
Pupils in 5FHA have worked on a jigsaw artwork created with mixed media. Here are some elephants which have been made using wax resist technique, oil pastel blending, mark-making and 6B shading. Well done 5FHA! Super effort! We will get a year 5 display up in the Art department as soon as possible. Miss Lawton would like to share your
The deadline for our Foreign Language Christmas Card Competition has been extended to Monday 14 December 2020. We are looking forward to seeing all the entries!
Thank you to our wonderful Catering Team who helped serve up a festive delight with our Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Despite restrictions this year, you have kept us fed with delicious hot meals, even during the main lockdown. We salute you. Have a well-earned winter break.
It is always important to know that there is hope when something is playing on your mind. Technology usage has dramatically increased this year with the pandemic. It is well known that wellbeing has also been affected by the impacts of Covid-19. For emotional and mental wellbeing support why not visit Qwell.io. They have a festive campaign this year (see the poster link
Well done to Josh in year 8 for lighting our second advent wreath candle today. The final candles will all be lit in our success assemblies next week, where pupils will learn more about the wreath’s symbolism in Christianity.