a message from Mr Justin Stanley the headmaster

as the likes of Mr Exley who is about to embark on his well-earned retirement and Mr Prescott who is certainly not retiring after 40 years in teaching; some stay for a shorter time before moving on to other opportunities. All, however, are fully supportive of the holistic ethos and the broad co-curricular programme that is such a feature of a Hymers education.

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And we’re off! The 2023 crew of CatZero have set sail ...

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Some great scenery in the fjords. We had lunch on top of Pulpit Rock in the clouds. Our patience was rewarded with some amazing views.

At the time of writing we are receiving regular social media updates from the multi-sports tour to South Africa. 66 students in Years 11-13 have been enjoying the fixtures which have been played in a competitive but friendly spirit.

Of course, just as importantly, they have been immersing themselves too in the rich and varied cultures of this wonderful country, with highlights including visits to the Apartheid Museum and Winnie Mabaso Foundation, a charity which supports orphaned and vulnerable children. The pupils who have been sailing to the Norwegian fjords on the CatZero trip have also been making memories that will last a lifetime, while at the start of the holiday our Year 10 band performed brilliantly, by all accounts, at the Music For Youth’s National Festival in Birmingham.

Opportunities such as these are afforded to our pupils by the committed and hardworking teaching and support staff that we are so fortunate to have at Hymers and Hymers Hessle Mount. Of course, not all our staff give such lengthy and wholehearted service

Working at a school like Hymers is a wonderful privilege but it is not for everyone. Teaching is a demanding profession regardless of the type of school; and working in a school such as Hymers places demands on teachers and support staff that do not exist in other schools. I count myself hugely fortunate to have such a loyal and dedicated body of staff and I am sure that I speak on behalf of many parents and pupils in expressing my gratitude to all those who have worked so hard in the last year to provide such outstanding support and provision for all our pupils.

I wish all members of the Hymers community an enjoyable summer.

Sports Tour to South Africa

As this Review is being produced, our students are enjoying a multi-sports tour to South Africa.

As well as the rugby, netball and hockey matches, the intinery also includes trips to Table Mountain, Cape Canopy,

Robben Island, Camps Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, Ellis Park and the Apartheid Museum at Gold Reef City. They will also experience a game drive with the chance to spot rhinoceros, giraffes, elephants and leopards.

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Well done to all of the Year 5 and 6 dancers on an outstanding performance at the Great Big Dance Off national final

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Our Year 6 Sports Leaders welcomed 60 children from St Nicholas Primary for a day of sports coaching. They are working towards their PlayMaker Award and this marked the culmination of their hard work.