Girls in STEM

Thank you to Newcastle University for visiting HMS this week to deliver an inspiring careers session to our Year 7 girls. The session allowed pupils to develop their understanding about careers in a wide range of STEM industries and routes into these career pathways.  It was great to see our Year 7 pupils thinking about their futures and their potential

Cross Country

HMS athletes competed at the County Cross Country Championships on Tuesday. Our runners were competing for Tynedale at this event after qualifying before Christmas. On the day, the race conditions were ideal for fast running. This competition sees athletes aiming to qualify to represent Northumberland in future events. The Year 7 boys were first to run. Arthur C had a

Wonder Challenge

As part of our careers programme, a group of our brilliant Year 8 pupils are involved in a national competition to design a sustainable school. They have been working hard at lunchtimes and this week presented the first stage task to their employer mentors.  The group were really prepared and representatives from MGM Construction and Carney Consultancy were very impressed

Year 8 Be You Workshops

Year 8 have been working with the Be You team this week in a workshop focused on emotional resilience. The pupils explored mindset and strategies to manage the many different stresses we all face in life. The pupils considered how they can adapt and stay positive – essential skills for life. These sessions are part of our wider ‘Stay Safe

Sir Robert McAlpine Engagement 

This week, a group of Year 7 pupils have had the opportunity to showcase their Maggie Centre design proposals to representatives from Sir Robert McAlpine. The group did a brilliant job and showed professionalism and commitment throughout. Results of the competition will be revealed next week. It takes real courage to get involved in projects such as this one –

The HMS Way Awards

We are very proud to share some of our next ‘HMS Way Award’ winners of this term! Our awards recognise pupils who shine each week and who bring the HMS values – Respect Engage Aspire – to life. Well done to this week’s winners – we are very proud of you all!It’s been a great start to the term –

Royal Academy of Arts Competition

Royal Academy of Arts Competition We are once again excited to encourage our pupils to enter The Young Artists’ Summer Show from the Royal Academy of Arts. Over the past few years, we have been so proud to have artwork from HMS pupils exhibited in London and online… yours could be next! You can find the information you need on

Half Term Activities – Full of Beans

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