Plant Initiative
We would like to revisit an indoor plant drive at HMS to help support mental and physical health, putting at least one plant in each classroom as well as communal spaces. Research states that some indoor plants can help purify air. Although we are blessed at HMS with some wonderful landscape views, putting some plants indoors can have additional health
Cricket Festival
Is your child in Year 5 or Year 6, and has an interest in playing cricket? On Tuesday 3rd June, we have an opportunity to take a group of boys and girls cricketers to Stocksfield Cricket Club for a day of cricket. There will be 2 separate events running to cater for all abilities, and they are: An inter-school competition running
Well Done, Year 6!
We are all so proud of our Year 6 pupils for their amazing efforts during the assessments this week. They have all worked extremely hard, tried their best every single day and shown an outstandingly positive approach throughout the week. We couldn’t be prouder of them! The pupils and staff are having a very well-deserved treat day today. They’ve just
Tennis Success!
Well done to our Y7 and 8 boys’ tennis team – Kayden W, Joseph D, Ben N and Ivor T who won their match against St. Cuthbert’s on Thursday. The players won all of their singles and the doubles to complete HMS’s first tennis victory for a few years! Well done everyone! Respect. Engage. Aspire.
Rugby News
Another successful day down at Kingston Park for round 2 of the Inspiredby9s Rugby League Festival. The girls were able to field a total of 18 players, making up two teams across years 7 & 8, which was fantastic. They were strong once again, with both teams winning and managing to play some friendlies amongst themselves. It looks promising for
REA Days Are Back!
In June, we have two very exciting enrichment days for our pupils to enjoy! As part of our Personal Development curriculum, 100% of our pupils get to engage in an exciting and enriching session. It is our hope that pupils will challenge themselves to try something new and hopefully develop a new interest which they can continue to pursue either
Tomato Plant Growing Challenge
Year 5 have been set the challenge for the rest of this term to grow a tomato plant. Pupils learn about plant life cycles in science, and what a great way this is to produce local produce – a fantastic, sustainable approach to life and learning. Each tutor group has been given a plant (donated from one of Mr Freeman-Myers’
Yr 6 Rising Star Awards – Final Assembly
Year 6 Rising Stars Awards – Final Assembly Last week, we held our final Rising Stars assembly for Year 6. We were joined by Mr Watters, who delivered a thoughtful message to our pupils about the importance of individuality, trying your best, and working hard in everything you do. Each Year 6 student received a personal letter from Mr Watters