Songs from the Shows 2026

Are you in year 7 or 8 and are interested in being part of our next ‘Songs from the Shows’ production?  This production will be on in July and will feature solos from some of QEHS and HMS’ best musical theatre singers – could that be you?  It will also feature one or two ensemble pieces to be part of. 

QEHS Winter Concert

The outstanding QEHS Winter Concert with many HMS students performing! The concert, held in the Winter Gardens, was full-to-capacity as audience members watched a jam-packed programme of around 80 performers, featuring the school’s Show Choir, Wind Band, Jazz Ensemble, Session Singers, QEHS Choir, Soul Band, String Ensemble and a whole host of high-standard solos and duets. The Show Choir is

Girls’ Indoor Cricket Trial

On Wednesday lunchtime, Y7 and Y8 girls are invited to come along to the main sports hall to trial for the indoor cricket team. A selection of 8-10 girls will be made based on the trial, and if anyone cannot make it, then they should speak to Mr Cameron ASAP. Respect. Engage. Aspire.

Matilda The Musical

Lots of our Year 5 pupils were very excited to attend a performance of Matilda The Musical at Sunderland’s Empire Theatre before half term. I have heard a few very positive reviews already, but I’ll look forward to reading/hearing more.  The staff who attended said the children loved the show and were mesmerised by the magic of the story and

Head of School Spotlight Awards 

Our new Spotlight Awards celebrate pupils who have an exceptional attitude to learning, attend well and make the most of the opportunities on offer in school. We want to recognise pupils who get it right every single day and make sure they are noticed and celebrated in school! Each half term, pupils in ‘Band 1’ for attendance and those with

PTFA Spring Discos

What a way to end the half term last night with our Spring Discos! It was such a fun night and great to see so many of our pupils having a fantastic time despite the cold, rainy weather outside – joy all round!Special thanks to our PTFA and the many supporters who helped to make the event another great success.

Study Clubs

Is your child struggling to complete homework? Is accessing online platforms a challenge? Does your child need more support? Please encourage them to come along to one of our six homework clubs in school throughout the week. There are so many opportunities for pupils to get their work finished before it even gets home and to do this with support

Pupil Success

Please send us your good news! We love to hear about everyone’s successes and achievements from outside of school as we know our pupils have so many varied talents and interests.  Please try to keep us updated with good news and photographs so that we can celebrate in school. Thank you for your support.  Respect. Engage. Aspire.