HMS Awarded Primary Science Quality Mark

HMS Awarded Primary Science Quality Mark We are very proud to announce that we have been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) – a nationally recognised accreditation that celebrates a commitment to developing excellence in science leadership, curriculum design, teaching and learning.Led by the University of Hertfordshire, for over a decade the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) has been setting

Run 4 Fun

The PE department want to celebrate the fantastic work ethic to all those who took part in PE over the last 2 weeks and completed their Run 4 Fun. Running is a simple, accessible way to keep fit and healthy and we are really pleased with all pupils who managed to push and challenge themselves to run/walk a good distance

U13 Girls’ Football

In a busy week of football, the U13 girls travelled to Whitley Bay on Tuesday to play Valley Gardens in the first round of the county cup. Despite a strong effort from the HMS girls, unfortunately, they lost 3-1 with the goal coming from Kirstie A. Elsie L was named player of the match by the opposition team, and Betti

The HMS Way Awards

The HMS Way Awards  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.

The reviews are in…

The reviews are in…. Have a read of this 5* review from Amelia in Year 6. It sounds like Mary Poppins the Musical was a smash hit! #Respect #Engage #Aspire 

Samling Singing Schools

Our Samling Singing Schools project is now underway with over 50 students taking part. The students will be receiving tuition from Samling artist and tutor Miranda Wright and in the first session learned some breathing and posture techniques as well as how to add some energy into their singing. Respect. Engage. Aspire. Samling Singing Schools Workhop – (external YouTube link)

Cross Country News

HMS took part in the ESAA Schools Cross Country Cup this week. We fielded strong teams in both the junior boys’ and junior girls’ competitions. In this competition, it is important to get runners who pack well, as it is the team total that decides the winners. The junior girls ran first. This team consisted of Y7 girls and all

Mary Poppins

A group of very lucky Year 6 pupils spent the afternoon at Sunderland Empire yesterday to see a joyous performance of Mary Poppins. The children loved the show and were totally captivated by the magic! Look out for a full review in an upcoming ‘Weekly Update’. Respect. Engage. Aspire.

HMS Library Champions 2025-26

Applications now open!! Are you interested in books and reading? Are you keen to learn new skills? Would you like to volunteer in the HMS Library at lunchtimes? Then becoming a Library Champion might be the role for you. For further information and a brief application form, please see Ms Hayler at the library desk. The deadline for returning applications