Messenger Hymers Junior School
July 2025
Message from the Head Teacher
In the As we reflect on the past academic year, it is heartening to recall the huge variety of ways that the children in the Junior School have made the staff feel proud. Junior School groups, teams and choirs have reached an incredible six National Finals this year in girls’ football, swimming, dance, singing and rugby. Success like this, however, is just the icing on the cake and stems from children across the age and ability range pushing themselves beyond their comfort zones to master new skills and make progress, both in and out of the classroom. I would like to thank the wonderful staff team in the Junior School who dedicate themselves with such energy, ensuring every child is supported, encouraged and challenged to grow into a resilient learner and as a kind, confident young person. Mr Whitehead has embodied the principles of our CARE Code over the past two years, enthusing and inspiring the children in so many ways, and will be sorely missed by all as he leaves to pursue new interests. Finally, I would like to thank parents, grandparents and friends for supporting the children on their Hymers journey this year. I wish you all a very enjoyable and restful summer. Mr Doyle | Headteacher of Junior School
DT Room
It has been an exciting term for Hymers DT with lots of design and make projects, plus the addition of a new kitchen. Year 3 have been designing and making their own clocks. They have cut using fret saws to create a shape from plywood. This outline has been carefully painted and then fitted with a clock mechanism. Examples include a fried egg design, Pikachu and watermelon slice. Year 4 ended the year with exciting ‘Wacky Racers’ - constructing their vehicles from a
recycled container, motor, fan, battery pack, switch and circuit. These wind powered racers were fettled for balance and friction reduction to produce the speediest racer. Year 5 pupils have been baking bread this term. They weighed, measured and combined ingredients to create a soft dough. After allowing this to prove, they enjoyed kneading and shaping by hand, before baking their creations. Delicious! Mr Whitehead