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Festive Forest Evening – Monday 9th December 5.30-7.00pm 

Festive Forest Evening – Monday 9th December 5.30-7.00pm  A reminder that our PTA Festive Forest Evening is fast-approaching and we’d love to see you and your family at the event. It’s always a great way to kickstart the festive season with Christmas crafts (indoor and outdoor), a chance to visit our Fellside Forest for s’mores and hot chocolate and festive refreshments for everyone to enjoy.  Where: HMS dining hall and Fellside Forest School Time: come

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BBFC Competition

Miss Taylor was very proud of the entries to the recent national cinema competition. Launched by the BBFC and Paramount, the winners will see their artwork displayed in cinemas around the country. We have had pupils in the top 10 nationally in previous years, so we have our fingers crossed for more success this year! Well done for all of

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Stargazing Evening

It was a very exciting night at HMS as we hosted our first Stargazing Evening with Kielder Observatory. It was great to welcome lots of families to enjoy the event which involved visits to the planetarium and using the telescopes. Despite the cloudy evening, everyone enjoyed themselves and the cloud did clear a little for our second session! Thank you

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Dog’s Trust

It was great to welcome the Dog’s Trust into school once again today.  Year 5 enjoyed interactive workshops focused on recognising behaviour in dogs and how to approach dogs carefully and respectfully. It was a very useful session which the pupils enjoyed.  #Respect #Engage #Aspire 

HMS Way Awards

Each week, form tutors award pupils in their classes with ‘HMS Way Awards’. 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

QEHS Winter Concert

Tickets on Sale now! Students from both HMS and QEHS are taking part. Respect. Engage. Aspire.

Head of School Awards

This month’s Head of School Awards focused on great speaking skills – speaking is one of our core ‘Skills Builder’ themes and a whole school focus as we aim to develop oracy skills. I was delighted to see the children being recognised for their efforts in school. It was great to celebrate the positive contribution each pupils makes to our school community – I am very proud of them

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Enf of Term Rewards

Next week, we will open bookings for our Autumn Term Reward Sessions. Pupils will be able to sign up for events during form time.  Teachers will help them to sign-up for one session of their choice if they want to ‘spend’ their P-points.  Respect. Engage. Aspire.

Pop-Up Shop – Non-Uniform Day

To support our upcoming HMS PTA Christmas pop-up shop, pupils are invited to come to school in non-uniform tomorrow, Friday 29th November.We would be so grateful if you could send in a small gift donation if you can.Thank you so much for your continued support.   Respect. Engage. Aspire.

Christmas Card Update

WOW – we have been so impressed with the entries to our competition! It’s judging day in school and winners will be announced soon… WELL DONE to everyone for your hard work – we have lots of amazing card designs! #Respect #Engage #Aspire