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Science Live! in Sheffield

Budding scientists travelled down to Sheffield just before half term to attend the ‘GCSE Science Live’ lectures. It was a fantastic opportunity to see and hear some of Britain’s top scientists, all working at the cutting edge of their specialisms.  Guests included host of...
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Awarding Attendance & Attitude

Congratulations to the students from all year groups who received a ‘SHV 1000’ certificate just before half term. We are happy to report that over 500 of our students managed to collate at least 1000 praise points for positive behaviour towards learning, with many of those...
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Fighting Fire with Fundraising

Tutor groups have been raising money this half term to aid those in Australia suffering the effects of the recent bushfires after a very heartfelt request from one of our students in year 8, Darcie Peters. There were a range of fundraising events such as cake and pizza sales,...
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A Lesson at the Opera

Performing Arts students were given the chance to work with Opera Sunderland and performed a mini version of the classic ‘Carmen’. At the end of the workshop students were offered the opportunity to perform in the chorus of Opera Sunderland’s upcoming new production of The...
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Scholars Study Durham

The Scholars had their first trip to Durham University just before half term.  The morning started in Palace Green Library with a quiz on ‘What is a book’ before learning a new skill – paleography – by analysing a Tudor inventory. Students then split into two...
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Skeleton Science with Sandhill scholars

Sandhill Scholars got up close and personal with skeletons. Durham University ran a workshop about the history of medicine through the lens of bioarchaeology. They had three tasks: 1. To assemble a skeleton. 2. To analyse amputated bones and trepanned skulls. 3. To look at a...
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Row the Distance

After qualifying in December at the Sunderland School Games indoor rowing competition, Ava McCully (Year 7) represented Sandhill View at the Tyne and Wear indoor rowing finals. Ava competed against 18 other Year 7 girls from Sunderland, Gateshead, Newcastle and South Tyneside....
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