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February 2026

SAS Extraction into Half Term

23 Feb 2026
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On the final day before half term, selected students took on our very own SAS ‘Extraction’ Fitness Event — an intense challenge inspired by the world-renowned Selection process of the Special Air Service. Students who demonstrated strong attendance were...
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Routes into Medicine

23 Feb 2026
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Last week a group of 16 Year 9 students started their courser ‘Routes into medicine’. This is a course run by Sunderland University to raise awareness of careers based on medicine and health related courses. Students received a seminar from medic students at the...
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Trainee Detectives

23 Feb 2026
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Twelve of our Year 9 pupils recently took part in the inspiring Trainee Detective course delivered by Northumbria Police and Bede College.   The programme explored joint enterprise, knife crime, and the realities of policing through the real-life case of Connor Brown. Pupils...
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Students Help Shape Pioneering Care

16 Feb 2026
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We are pleased to inform parents and carers of an exciting opportunity for our Year 9–11 pupils this February half-term hosted by The Foundation of Light. Students are invited to take part in a Free Football Training Camp, where they will enjoy a full day of coaching and...
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Rain Soaked Research

16 Feb 2026
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Last week, despite the torrential rain and saturated ground Year 8 have donned their wellies and waterproofs and been soil sampling in their Environmental Studies lessons. Students have been using soil core sampling tools to investigate soil type and structure, making links...
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Girls Get Set to Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

16 Feb 2026
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On Tuesday, representatives came from Baker Hughes to work with the Girls Get Set group to work on the project element of the course. This year, they were challenged to explore ways to reduce the school’s environmental impact by developing solutions focused on reducing, reusing,...
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National Apprenticeship Week 2026

16 Feb 2026
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Sandhill View have been celebrating National Apprenticeship week. This is a week-long celebration in the UK of apprenticeships as a careers pathway and in school we like to show our support and use it as a way to promote this incredible career pathway to our students. School has...
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Maths Bright Sparks

11 Feb 2026
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Our Year 9 mathematicians visited the Herschel Lab at Newcastle University to investigate sequences. They were introduced to Gauss’ formula to find the sum of a linear sequence. Timing is everything, they studied the topic linked to this last week! The methods they used...
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All Eyes East

11 Feb 2026
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In the last week we’ve launched a trip to Japan in 2027 and been meeting closely with our partners to help raise funds towards the cost. On Wednesday night, Mr Hambling attended an event held by the Consul General of Japan at Newcastle University where Mr Abe from the...
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Understanding Healthy Relationships

11 Feb 2026
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Recently, our Key Stage 3 pupils took part in a lively and engaging assembly exploring the theme of healthy relationships. Designed to help pupils understand what positive and negative relationship behaviours look like, both in school and in their wider lives, the assemblies were...
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Wear It Red

11 Feb 2026
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Last  Friday, we marked Wear It Red Day in support of the Red Sky Foundation as part of February’s Heart Health Month. Students and staff showed their support by adding a splash of red to their uniform, creating a fantastic atmosphere across the school. Our Student Council also...
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A Weird Trip to the Theatre

02 Feb 2026
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We had a fantastic opportunity to be among the first in the world to attend a showing of the brand-new British pop-powered musical called Weird at Newcastle Theatre Royal. KS4 students and their parents attended the trip to watch the show which follows the story of Shakespeare’s...
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This Friday We Are Wearing it Red

02 Feb 2026
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This Friday, we will be holding Wear It Red Day in support of the Red Sky Foundation, as part of Heart Health Month in February. Our Student Council will also be running cake sales at break time in year bases to raise money for this important charity. The Red Sky Foundation’s...
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Sand, Sea & Surveys

02 Feb 2026
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Last Wednesday, those Geographers who were unable to attend the fieldtrip at the start of the Autumn term, completed their fieldwork. They travelled to Robin Hoods Bay where they completed a land use survey and measured the beach profile. It was interesting to see the difference...
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