Sandhill View Academy

Year 9 Progress Evening

29 Nov 2023

Our Year 9 Pupil Progress Evening will take place at Sandhill View Academy on Wednesday 6th December from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Subject Teachers will be available to discuss your child’s current academic progress, together with their behaviour for learning. Staff will also be able...

Design Lab Nation

29 Nov 2023

Students started their DesignLab Nation journey last Thursday at the Shipley Art Gallery. Students were challenged with the design task of creating an object, whether it be functional or aesthetic, inspired by Sowerby Glassworks. Students will be developing their textile and...

Year 7 Athletes Compete for SHV

28 Nov 2023

Students from Year 7 represented the school in their first Sunderland school’s Indoor athletics competition. The students competed in a range of track and field events. All our students give 100% and should great resilience and determination. The students competed in both...

Talking Railway Safety

28 Nov 2023

Last Friday we were joined by representative from The British Transport Police and Network Rail who spoke to our Year 7 & 8 pupils about the importance of being safe around our railway lines. Latest figures show that there were 18,517 trespass incidents on the British rail...

Christmas Attendance Incentives

27 Nov 2023

As the end of term draws closer, we are once again introducing a suite of incentives to encourage students to continue to keep up their good behaviour and excellent attendance all the way to the end of term. This includes the chance to win double positive points, the opportunity...

Discovering Durham

27 Nov 2023

32 of our fabulous Year 7’s visited Durham Cathedral on Thursday 23rd November. We had a tour of the historic building and explored the museum to find out more about life in different periods in Durham’s past. We visited the treasures of Saint Cuthbert and interviewed the...

Thinking Faces

21 Nov 2023

Over the last 2-3 weeks during art lessons, Year 7 students have been completing facial feature workshops in a variety of materials. They experimented with tonal pencil, biro pen and watercolour paint. We are absolutely over the moon with the quality of the year 7 work so far...

Reading Information Evening

21 Nov 2023

Last week we invited parents into school to discuss the importance of reading and how being a competent reader can lead to academic success. Ms Dolan and Mrs Patel explained the process of learning to read with parents and explained the reading interventions that we have in place...

STEM Like Us

20 Nov 2023

Last week saw the start of a selection of Year 10 students signing onto a mentoring program where they get coached by a mentor from industry or university about their career pathway. Led by Generating Genius, an organisation that aim to inspire fresh thinking, bridging the skills...

SHV Careers Fair 2023

20 Nov 2023

Once again, our school hosted its annual Careers Fair, offering every pupil the valuable opportunity to engage with a diverse array of exhibitors. Students seized the chance to converse with a broad spectrum of professionals, educational institutions, and training providers,...

Year 10 Information Evening Success

14 Nov 2023

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Thank you to everyone who attended last Monday’s Year 10 Information Evening. It was an excellent opportunity for parents and carers to learn about Key Stage 4, the important milestones and dates involved, what is expected of students and how to maximise their support for their...

Why Queue?

14 Nov 2023

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All Year 7 students attended a special interactive theatre-style presentation this Friday, delivered by a visiting group called “The Riot Act”. The presentation encouraged students to think carefully about safe and sustainable travel options and it raised the awareness of the...

Careers Fair Incoming

13 Nov 2023

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This Thursday is our annual careers fair where a wide range of employers, colleges, universities, apprenticeships and training providers will be on site for the day to provide our students with information to make informed decisions about their future. Year 11 students will come...

Bikeability

13 Nov 2023

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Over the last two weeks our Year 7 students have been taking part in the ‘Bikeability’ scheme. Bikeability is a government approved National Standard for cycle training, a cycling proficiency course for the 21st Century. It has been developed to give young people the knowledge,...

Remembrance at SHV

13 Nov 2023

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Last week we commemorated Remembrance Day in assembly. This year’s theme is ‘Service’ and Mrs Jobes encouraged all students to think carefully about the different ways in which we can serve our country whether that be being a part of our armed services, police or fire brigades or...

Year 11 Discover Northumbria

07 Nov 2023

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Just before half term, Year 11 visited Northumbria University. Students had tours of the campus, looked at the amazing sports facilities, lecture theatres, workshops and mock courtroom. They also had a chance to see the library and student union. They took part in activities...

Students in Conversation with the BBC

07 Nov 2023

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Last week we were visited by Ravi Naik, a senior journalist from BBC Radio 4, who interviewed some of our Year 7 and 8 students as part of a documentary about reading for pleasure which will be presented by the author Julia Donaldson (author of the much loved children’s...

Year 7 Girls Dodge Their Way to a Podium Place

06 Nov 2023

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The Year 7 girls took part in their first Dodgeball competition representing SHV this week. They were placed in a tough group with wins against St Anthony’s and Kepier. They finished the group stage in 2nd place advancing to the semi-finals against Academy 360 where they...

Year 10 Race to Solve a Zombie Apocalypse

06 Nov 2023

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As Biology in careers week coincided with Halloween we had a representative from Newcastle University’s outreach program come in to run a Zombie apocalypse scenario. Although the aim was to focus on the biology they also introduced the students to many careers that would be...

SHV Tackles the Army Youth Challenge

06 Nov 2023

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Before half term students from Years 9, 10 and 11 travelled to Albemarle barracks to take part in the 4x Army Youth Challege course. Throughout the course of the day students took part in a STEM activity, a surveillance and observation task, a medical evacuation task and a...

Guest Lecturer for Sandhill View Scholars

17 Oct 2023

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Scholars were introduced to the ‘Grand Challenge’ with Northumbria University by Dr Iain Browlee. Dr Brownlee’s is a professor at the university and lectures and carries out research in food and nutrition. He wants our students to help him design ways to improve human and...

Head Students Selected

17 Oct 2023

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We celebrated the democratic process by electing our new Head Students for the rest of the academic year. We are delighted to announce that this year’s representatives are Liam Craggs and Hannah Errington. With their deputy head students Dylan Douglas, Marlie Kean, Maddison...

Going Green

17 Oct 2023

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Last Tuesday was World Mental Health Day. This year, mental health charities and the World Health Organisation are encouraging people to unite behind the theme “mental health is a universal human right.” To celebrate the day, we invited students to substitute a piece of their...

Sandhill Scholars Return

09 Oct 2023

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Our Scholars programme 2023 – 24 started off with an authentic learning experience at Sunderland City Council. Students took part in seminars and a conference with representatives from the city about Sunderland as a ‘Smart city’. They learnt about how important...

Eco Team Back in Action

09 Oct 2023

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Eco team have been back at it again since returning to school in September, harvesting the remaining summer crops such as beans, peas, potatoes and desperately waiting for the pumpkins to ripen! Autumn preparations are underway with the old potato beds being cleared and re-edged...

Academy Council Get to Work

09 Oct 2023

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Last week we held our very first Academy Council meeting of the school year. Our Academy Council includes representatives from every form group in every year that come together on a regular basis to work together with our school leadership and discuss issues important to our...

MWorld Mental Health Day 2023

09 Oct 2023

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WMHD 2023 is this Tuesday, 10th October. This year, mental health charities and the World Health Organisation are encouraging people to unite behind the theme “mental health is a universal human right.” Here at SHV, all students will be discussing both mental health and the...

The Dangers of Vaping

03 Oct 2023

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Last week in assembly we were joined by representatives from our local NHS Trust who spoke to our students about the dangers of vaping. There has been a disturbing rise in vaping amongst young people, with vaping products deliberately being targeted at a younger audience,...

Macmillan Coffee Morning 2023

02 Oct 2023

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Last Friday morning we celebrated Macmillan Coffee morning, with our staff and students putting on a spread of baked treats to help raise money for the charity. Well done and thank you to all involved, you can donate to Macmillan directly by visiting their donation page here.

On Expedition

02 Oct 2023

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The second group of Year 11 students successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition last week. The group set off early on Saturday morning in heavy rain. They then completed their 10km hike before successfully setting up camp for the night. The group then cooked...

Presenting Sandhill

26 Sep 2023

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At the end of last year our PR team were hard at work with video production professionals to produce a new promotional video for Sandhill View. We are now delighted to present to you the final version of the film which you can view by clicking the video above. This video is...

Year 11 Positivity & Progress

25 Sep 2023

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Last week we decided to give our Year 11 students a little boost to the beginning of their most challenging school year yet. 45 of the year group who have the best progress scores were treated to a mini version of our ‘brilliant breakfast’ with the chance to fill up on bacon...

Academy Open Evening 2023

25 Sep 2023

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This year’s open evening was once again a resounding success, as parents joined us to find out about why Sandhill View continues to grow in stature within our local community. Feedback from parents was incredibly positive, especially when it came to the passion of our staff and...

Outdoor Learning

19 Sep 2023

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Our new Forest School, which had its grand opening at the end of last year, has started to host its very first lessons. Year groups have been enjoying some open-air learning, exploring the area and examining some of the plants and wildlife that is steadily making their home...

100 for 100

18 Sep 2023

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Last week we launched our ‘100 for 100′ and ’95 for 95’ attendance incentives. Every half term we are encouraging pupils to be in school, engaging with their education as part of our drive to make ‘every moment matter‘. This year’s theme...

Year 7 Settling In

18 Sep 2023

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Our new Year 7 group are really settling into life at secondary school very quickly. After a first week of learning about the differences in secondary and the big changes that come with it, they are quickly adapting to becoming exemplary students who are excited and eager...

Summer School Take a Trek

11 Sep 2023

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Over the Summer some of our new pupils took the chance to join us for a summer school experience with our pastoral staff. Pupils enjoyed a scenic hike to Herrington Park and Penshaw Monument, walking an impressive ten miles! They also enjoyed a walk to Silkworth Sports Centre...

Hello Year 7

11 Sep 2023

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We are once again very happy to welcome our latest cohort of  Year 7 students into Sandhill View Academy. Our new pupils joined us on the first week back looking practically angelic in the early morning sunshine. It’s always fantastic to welcome fresh fa...

Art at the Farrell Centre

12 Jul 2023

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Year 9 students once again visited the Farrell Centre in Newcastle, this time exploring the exhibition being held there and working with artist Sam Shelley to create etchings from sustainable and recycled materials. We even used a pasta machine instead of a printing press.

Crest is Best

12 Jul 2023

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Last Tuesday the Year 7s were given the opportunity to complete the CREST discovery award. They were challenged to solve issues of flooding and the destruction of crops. All Year 7’s embraced the concept and worked relentlessly on key skills such as teamwork and creativity...

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Brilliance

12 Jul 2023

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The first group of Year 10 students successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh bronze expedition last week. The group set off early on Tuesday morning arriving at Housesteads Visitor Centre. They then completed their 8km hike in cold and wet conditions before successfully...

Cambridge Calls to Sandhill Scholars

11 Jul 2023

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A group of the scholars’ students ventured to Cambridge University last week for an overnight stay. They experienced the life of a student at Cambridge by sleeping at one of the colleges, eating a splendid three course meal and having lectures in Chemistry and English. In...

Going Medieval at the Abbey

11 Jul 2023

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As a reward for their exceptional effort and attitude in History lessons, a selected group of Year 7s visited Whitby Abbey on Monday. Students took part in a Monks, Medieval life and Monasteries session whilst also spending some time enjoying the sun..and rain! Students were...

SHV Hosts a Night at the Movies

11 Jul 2023

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Last Wednesday we enjoyed a Night at the Movies hosted by our Performing Arts Group. We welcomed in parents and members of the public to sit down and enjoy a showreel of musical hits inspired by the movies. From Disney classics to Shrek, from Bugsy Malone to James Bond, there was...

Wimbledon Wednesdays

11 Jul 2023

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Last Wednesday a group of Year 9s visited Wimbledon. This was an amazing opportunity for the students to see some of the world’s best tennis players in action. This was the first time the school have ran this trip and the first time some of the students will have visited...

2023 SHV Garden Party in Full Bloom

10 Jul 2023

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After much hard work throughout the year by our Eco Team with the support of students from The Bridge and peers in every year group, we held our annual garden party, inviting in governors and staff as well as other special guests to see the work our pupils have done this year....

Awards Season Wrap Up

10 Jul 2023

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We ended awards season with Year 9 and 10. Parents and carers were delighted to see their children reap the rewards of a successful year at school, with certificates of achievement for every student as well as special form tutor awards for those who have had the best attitude to...

Prom on the Promenade

10 Jul 2023

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We welcomed back our students for their much-anticipated Year 11 Prom! After all of the hard work and effort put into their GCSEs it was time for Year 11 to dress up and celebrate in the sunshine for their extravagant Prom at The Grand Hotel in Seaburn, with many students...

Awards Season Begins

04 Jul 2023

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We kicked off our awards celebration season with ceremonies taking place for students in year 7 & 8 who were recognised for their achievement throughout this academic year. Both of our ceremonies were a resounding success with huge turnouts from parents and carers eager to...

Final Fling for Farrell Project

28 Jun 2023

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Last week saw the final day of the Farrell project between a group of Year 9 students and Newcastle university…. and wow what a fantastic day they had. This group of students represented our school in a fantastic way, we were incredibly impressed and felt massively proud of...

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