I hope you all had a fantastic half term break – I know it’s always a busy one with lots of local events to enjoy! We’ve got an action-packed 7 weeks ahead and all the key dates will be in the ‘Weekly Update’ as always. If you didn’t get chance, have a look back at last week’s update for the
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 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
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
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
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
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!
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
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.
