Author visit for KS2: Abi Elphinstone ‘Be curious, get outside, and never be afraid to fail.’ These are Abi Elphinstone’s three top tips for being a writer and, possibly, for life in general! Abi gave practical advice about collecting ideas for stories in an egg box (sounds weird, but it works) and described how she ‘doodles’ her way into stories
What a week our Year 8 group are having in the Lake District – they really are making memories to last a lifetime! The group have continued their adventures and have been pushing themselves in new challenges and opportunities. This has included the chance to go caving – as you can see from today’s photographs. It’s been amazing for the teachers
At HMS, we love reading so much, that we even read… And the winner is….. Evan in Year 6! Evan has put his reading skills to great use to cook up a storm in the kitchen at home. Well done to all of the entrants! We appreciate your effort, enthusiasm and love of reading. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Junior Chefs had the opportunity to develop their cake decorating skills with sugar craft roses. Pupils dyed and shaped their roses by hand. They all looked very professional. #Respect #Engage #Aspire
Our High Borrans group have had a fantastic start to their adventure week! High Borrans is always such a special trip where pupils get out and about in the Lake District and make lifelong memories. Already, the groups have been enjoying a wide range of activities including ghyll scrambling, kayaking, abseiling and hiking! All of the pupils and staff are
Arlo enjoyed spending his breaktime out and about on the playground today. Lots of smiley faces when Arlo pops by to say hello! #Respect #Engage #Aspire
The HMS PTA Summer Fair is now confirmed for Saturday 22nd June 12pm – 3pm – please add the date to your diaries. Our theme this year is ‘video games’ and it’s shaping up to be another great event! There’ll be the annual favourites – giant inflatable, BBQ, ice creams, raffle, tombola and so much more to enjoy! A huge thanks
Head of School Awards This month’s Head of School Award focused on oracy, speaking and listening. One of our core ‘Skills Builder’ themes is communication and I was delighted to see the children being recognised for their efforts in school. It was great to celebrate the positive contribution each pupil makes to our school community – I am very proud of them all!
Miss Taylor has loved taking so many of our pupils to The Baltic Art Gallery in Newcastle this week. 120 pupils have visited in two groups and have loved spending time in the gallery immersed in wonderful artwork. The visit aims to inspire our pupils and to help them to develop a greater understanding of contemporary art and artists. Our
It was great to see some of our Year 7 and 8 pupils taking part in the UK Maths Challenge today. Miss Storey was very impressed with their focus and problem solving approach. We will keep you updated with the results once they are back! #Respect #Engage #Aspire