World Book Day 2024

On Thursday 7th March, HMS will celebrate World Book Day. There is a fantastic programme of activities available for the pupils to engage with and enjoy.This includes:• The Masked Reader• The Big Book Bake Off• Photography Competition• Book Swap• Visiting Book Fair• Fancy dress (totally optional) And, of course, our wonderful HMS Library will be open as usual to enjoy! #WeLoveReading!#Respect #Engage #Aspire

Northumberland Youth Cabinet and Parliament Elections

On the 28th of February, Young people aged 11-19 across Northumberland will be voting for their next Youth Cabinet and UK Youth Parliament members. Queen Elizabeth High School has three students standing as candidates. All of Key Stage 3 are eligible to take part in voting at ballot boxes which will be provided in school or as postal votes On

DiSH

DISH is back at Hexham Trinity this February half term!  DISH provides free lunches for families with a safe and warm place to play and enjoy activities in the community.  What a fantastic local service!

Mothers and Others Pop-Up Shop Non-Uniform Day

To support our upcoming ‘Mothers and Others’ pop-up shops, pupils are invited to wear non-uniform on the last day of this half-term – Thursday 15th February. We would be so grateful if you could send in a small gift donation. Gifts should be suitable for mothers and other special people in our lives. Suggestions include: sweets, chocolates, smellies, pot plants etc.

Final Ski Trip Update

It was a cloudy end to our adventures in France. Today’s forecast was for snow all day – it was very windy high up and this gave all groups a true winter experience on the last day! All groups skied some red runs today which gave a good challenge to the end of the week. At the end of the day,

Indoor Athletics Success!

Mr Scott had a great day with a brilliant team of HMS athletes at the indoor competition in Blyth yesterday.  The whole team represented HMS with an outstanding attitude and approach. Team spirit, determination and positivity shone through loud and clear!  Year 7 girls and Year 8 boys finished in 5th place overall. Year 8 girls finished in 2nd place overall –