Year 8 Leavers

It’s the final week of term and Year 8 only have a few days left as middle school pupils. Time has flown by and we’re looking forward to celebrating our amazing Year 8 pupils this week.  To celebrate our leavers, Year 8 will enjoy: Tuesday 14th: End of Year Trip to Tynemouth Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th: Early Lunch Treat

Head of School Awards

This month’s Head of School Award theme was ‘leadership’ – one of our core Skills Builder themes. 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

La Petite Creperie Experience

Last week, all Year 5 pupils took part in a very exciting Crepe Workshop. All workshops included a short cultural presentation where pupils learnt more about France. Pupils were also able to put their learning into practice when they ordered their own crêpe in French. It was a lively and engaging way to bring language learning to life and Guy

HMS Fundraising Day

HMS Fundraising Day – Friday 10th July On Friday, it’s our next HMS Fundraising Day and we’ll be supporting the HMS Council’s chosen charities: Cancer Research UK and Northumberland Wildlife Trust. To raise funds and support these two great charities, we will have: A fundraising fair in Fellside Hall at lunchtime – games, activities, challenges – this is cashless. Non-uniform

Tunnocks Tea Cake Challenege

Year 8 have been taking part in the Tunnocks Tea Cake Challenge in food technology lessons. They have been practising their food styling skills using a variety of ingredients and techniques. We’ve had some fantastic outcomes! Respect. Engage. Aspire.

Kielder Observatory Visit

As part of our involvement in the Stellar Futures project, funded by The Reece Foundation, we had the opportunity to end this year’s programme with a visit to Kielder Observatory. This was a great way to inspire pupils further about the role of an astronomer and the great work that takes place there. We are so fortunate to live near

Wonder Challenge

A group of year 8 pupils headed off to Newcastle College this week to show their presentation of a sustainable school project. Throughout the spring and summer term, they have been taking part in the Wonder Challenge, organised by Constructing Excellence North East (CENE). It was brilliant to see them enjoying their journey into Newcastle on the train and then

Newby Whiske

Our very excited Year 6 pupils set off for their Newby Wiske adventure on Wednesday morning. Led by Mr Scott, Miss Bell and the team, everyone was very much looking forward to the challenges and fun ahead. Since arriving, the group have enjoyed a wide range of activities including archery tag, climbing, quick jump, zip wire, sensory trail, trapeze, challenge