a message from Mr Justin Stanley the headmaster

Hymers College @HymersSport:

A little post-lunch downtime for our U11 Sports Tour. Now en route to our first game. Looking forward to fixtures with @KingsStAlbans soon!

Hymers College @HymersSport:

Hull Champions 2022! Congratulations to our 1st VII Netballers, who are Hull Champions after a fantastic win against Wyke College yesterday. Well done girls, a superb performance!

This edition of the Hymers Review demonstrates how our pupils continue to excel in a wide range of co-curricular activities alongside their studies. What the text and images can perhaps less easily convey is just what fine young people they are too.

Children do, of course, get things wrong – just as we all do - and school is a place where they should be able to make mistakes and learn the consequences of their actions in a safe and supportive environment. Visitors to Hymers or people who come across our students in other settings almost invariably comment favourably on the consideration, good manners and kindness that they demonstrate as well their sense of responsibility. One of those visitors was Baroness Sayeeda Warsi who was an inspirational guest of honour at our Senior School Speech Day at City Hall. We are extremely fortunate to be able to attract such high profile figures to speak to our school community.

We are equally fortunate to have at Hymers staff such as Andrew Penny who for so long shared his singular musical talent, wit and warmth with us. After 45 years during which he combined his teaching commitments at Hymers with his professional commitments as Director of the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew now puts down his conductor’s baton. We wish him a long and happy retirement.

GB selection for Millie

Congratulations to Millie in Year 10 who has made the selection for the British Cycling regional school of racing - a fantastic achievement!

Millie’s selection was based on the talent development teams judgement of Millie’s talent and potential from her recent achievements.

While inevitably over time some things change, much about Hymers remains the same. We continue to strive to be a school of high academic standards and creativity which offers a board range of opportunities through which our pupils can grow into the best versions of themselves. I hope that for the most part our pupils look forward to coming to school for the purposeful activity and camaraderie that they enjoy here.

These are features that were noted by the team of visitors from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) last summer. It was gratifying to be able to share their outstanding report with the Hymers community at the start of term.

However, in terms of historic significance for the school, the 2022 Autumn Term was most notable for the opening of Hymers Hessle Mount. For the first time since our foundation in 1893 we are now educating children from the age of 3 years and offering an all-through education to our pupils until they leave us at 18. It is apparent that this is something that parents have wanted for some time and, after a busy summer of refurbishment, it was wonderful to welcome pupils and parents to the school at the start of term. I am extremely grateful to Mr Copeland and his hardworking staff team who have made the first term such a great success.

JP Stanley

Hymers College @HymersSport:

It was a great day of sport against @PockSchool on Saturday, which saw nine hockey and eight rugby teams representing Hymers. Our First XV Rugby also successfully retained the President’s Cup and enjoyed mixing with the Pocklington players after the match. Well played everyone!

Hymers College @HymersSport:

Rise and Shine! A pleasure to see so many girls attend our morning Futsal Club. Morning exercise is proven to boost energy levels whilst improving focus and cognitive ability! Keep up the good work!

Hymers College @Hymers_College:

Our fantastic Year 6 Choir enjoyed a trip to Edinburgh over the weekend, during which they produced a wonderful performance in St Giles’ Cathedral to a large audience! A huge well done to all of our pupils for being excellent representatives of the School.