During the first lockdown Miss Lawton found out about an exciting project called ‘The Artists Support Pledge.’ This is a project which is based on a ‘gift’ economy for visual artists, including painters, photographers and printmakers. A ‘Gift economy’ means that when people benefit, they give back to a larger community of artists. It make sure that everyone is supported.
Mr Gaines has arranged for our popular yoga sessions with Emily to return for you to enjoy at home soon. Yoga is a fantastic way to support positive mental health and well-being, especially during this period. This is something the whole family could get involved with. There will be a virtual session for KS2 and KS3. We will let you
Let’s See Who Can Juggle! Happy Monday everyone! Last week a few of us attempted to learn to juggle… This week we want to see how many people in school can accomplish this by Friday! Have a look on our facebook page and feel free to post your videos in the comments section or please do send videos to your
Good morning everyone and happy Friday! We are bringing back our lockdown PE challenges and this week the challenge is to take part in a 5–10-minute HIIT workout. This was designed by some of our year 8 pupils and we would love to get your ideas for the next one! So please have a go at this with the people
Well, this has definitely not been the first week of term we had planned for! Once again, our whole school community have shown their spirit, adaptability and resilience. I have written a few messages giving thanks since March last year and each time it is sent with genuine appreciation for your ongoing support of school life. I feel thankful again
Our live lesson programme has now started for KS2 (after a hugely successful start with KS3 earlier in the week). Our website is updated with lots of support information including a helpful video from Ms Carruthers on how to access a live lesson on ‘Google Meet’. We are always here to help so please email us or call the office
Food Technology Competition – Sponsored by Tunnock’s Teacakes KS2 & KS3 Lockdown Project Please find a link below for details of a Tunnock’s Teacake creative home learning challenge. This is for all year groups to get involved with and have fun with at home. Tunnocks Tea Cake National Competition
Following Mr Atkins’ earlier letter detailing the return to school in January, we have now been informed by Northumberland County Council that Monday 4 January 2021 will be an additional teaching training day for schools, which will be confirmed by the Department for Education as applying to all schools nationally. So students will return to their learning from Tuesday 5 January
Many thanks for the lovely photos that we have received of Christingles recently. If you still have some please email to the School Admin as we are hoping to put together a piece of artwork. Pupils have also received prizes today for Christingle acrostic poems.
It’s nearly the end of term and I just want to send my best wishes to each and every one of you. Thank you for your continued support of HMS. This term has not been without its challenges, but the community spirit and resilience of our pupils, staff and parents/carers has shone through loud and clear. Thank you to all