Sandhill View Academy

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Exciting updates are on the horizon for families across our school community! Starting in September 2026, the eligibility criteria for Free School Meals are expanding significantly. Nationwide, over half a million additional pupils will become eligible to receive free, nutritious...

Girls Get Set: A Year of Success

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Last Tuesday saw the final celebration of the year-long Girls Get Set challenge. As a result of their hard work and commitment, our Year 8 participants received their Bronze Industrial Cadet Award, while our Year 10 students achieved their Silver Industrial Cadet Award....

Calling into Cambridge

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Miss Cook and Miss Brace took six of our Year 10 scholars on a residential trip to Cambridge University. After a very early pick-up we arrived at Jesus College Cambridge to glorious weather. We were taken on a tour of the campus and attended an academic lecture. Miss Cook opted...

Artwork For Attenborough

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This half term, our Year 9 Art students have been celebrating the life and legacy of Sir David Attenborough by creating a fantastic collection of mixed media animal drawings inspired by the natural world. A highlight of the project is ‘Big David’, a collaborative...

Making Waves Together

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Last week, our young carers enjoyed a well-deserved, end-of-year trip to Roker Marine Activity Centre, where they took part in paddle boarding and the exciting challenge of pier jumping. The day was a celebration of their dedication to their studies while continuing to balance...

The Runaway Club

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On Thursday, we were delighted to welcome into school a diverse powerhouse rock band called Runaway Club. The band, made up of Angel, Reece, Sammy and Charlie, are based in the famous festival town of Glastonbury and have spent the last six months creating their debut EP. The...

Year 9 Are Digital Innovators

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It has been a fantastic day for our Digital Innovation team! Our talented Year 9 students attended the Sunderland Digital Careers Celebration at Sunderland City Hall, where they proudly secured first place in the Active Travel category. Over the past few months, the team has...

Ready. Set. Sandhill!

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We were delighted to welcome Year 6 pupils from our partner primary schools for three exciting transition days, giving them a great introduction to life at Sandhill View Academy ahead of joining us in September. Pupils explored the academy, met key staff and their new form...

Year 11 Know How to Party

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After months of determination, revision and hard work, our Year 11 students celebrated the end of their GCSE journey with an unforgettable Prom at the Stadium of Light. Looking their absolute best, students arrived ready to enjoy a fantastic evening of music, dancing, laughter...

Showing Off Our Talent

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On Thursday evening, Sandhill View came alive with music, dance and celebration as students took to the stage for our annual Summer Talent Showcase. The event highlighted the talent and dedication of our Performing Arts and Music students, who delivered an exciting programme...

Smiles of Success For Our Social Entrepreneurs

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On Tuesday our Year 8’s who have formed the social enterprise ‘Smile – men’s mental health matters’ went to City Hall today to attend a Dragon’s Den event. They had to stand up and pitch their social enterprise to a panel and in front of an...

A Growing Success Story

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After a year of dedication and hard work from our pupils across every year group, we were delighted to host our annual Garden Party this week. Governors and special guests joined us to celebrate the fantastic achievements of our students and the projects they have developed...

Road to Glory Continues

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Another successful week on the road to glory where Year 7 & 8 participated in an exciting water fight which resembled the hunger games at certain moments whilst year 9 took part in their penalty shoot-out! We also had our meme competition as well as a nationality quiz...

A Time for Goodbyes

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It is once again time to bid a fond farewell to our Year 11 students as they reach the end of their journey with us. After months of dedication, revision sessions and interventions, and with the majority of their GCSE examinations now complete, students were released for study...

Let’s Celebrate!

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Last week saw the start of our annual awards season, with celebrations recognising the achievements of students in Years 7, 8 and 10. It was wonderful to welcome so many parents and carers to share in the success of our students and celebrate their hard work, commitment and...

Introducing Our Electives

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At Sandhill View Academy we want our students to become well rounded individuals and believe there are six key character values needed for this. We need students to be Ambitious, Sincere, Proud, Inclusive, Resilient and Ethical. Our Character Curriculum in school supports the...

Medical Minds in Action

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Last Monday, a group of Year 9 students attended Sunderland University as part of the final session of the Routes into Healthcare programme. During the visit, students learned about the pathways into healthcare careers and what is required to study subjects such as Medicine at...

Happy Birthday to Shine!

15 Jun 2026

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We are proud to be part of Shine, a network of North East businesses committed to responsible employment, good work and making a positive impact across our region. For us as a school Shine has supported our ASPIRE programme. The ASPIRE project, a five-year initiative aimed at...

Building Careers Confidence

15 Jun 2026

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On Friday, some of our Year 10 students attended a Mock interview. We had employers from across the country come into school to interview our students. They prepared for the session in advance by completing a job application form and spent time analysing potential interview...

Year 9 Moving On Up!

08 Jun 2026

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On Friday morning we held the Year 9 Graduation Ceremony, celebrating students as they prepare to begin their journey into Key Stage 4 – complete with caps and gowns for extra effect! The morning featured a highlight video showcasing memories from Year 7, Year 8, and this...

Down at the Palace

08 Jun 2026

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Before the half-term holidays, Mr Thompson attended a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the 70th Gold Awards Ceremony for the Duke of Edinburgh. As the Duke of Edinburgh representative of Sandhill View, he travelled down to London alongside Southmoor’s Miss...

Year 7 On The Horizon

08 Jun 2026

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Last Week, we were delighted to welcome the parents, carers, and future Year 7 students who will be joining our school in September. The event provided an excellent opportunity for families to begin their transition journey, meet key members of staff, and learn more about life at...

Behind the Match-day Mike

11 May 2026

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Local sports journalist Nick Barnes recently visited school to deliver an inspiring assembly to students about his career in sports journalism. Nick, who is well known for his work with BBC Radio Newcastle and his long-standing coverage of Sunderland AFC, spoke about his...

Deep Sea Coders

11 May 2026

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On Tuesday, a group of Year 9 students attended the Global Underwater Hub Challenge. Working in two teams they designed, built LEGO robots, and coded them, with the purpose of collecting rubbish from the bottom of the sea. The students worked brilliantly together as they competed...

Life Centre Adventure

05 May 2026

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Year 10 students recently visited the Life Science Centre in Newcastle for an exciting day of hands-on learning, exploring science, space, and dinosaurs. Students began by discovering the centre’s interactive exhibits, with a particular highlight being the brand new dinosaur...

Big Bang Innovation Blast

05 May 2026

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The Big Bang Fair was held last Monday for all of KS3 and was organised by STEMunity in partnership with EngineeringUK. Students took part in a range of interactive experiences, including the ‘Brain Game’ delivered by Newcastle University Outreach, exploring the structure and...

A Snow Stopping Success

05 May 2026

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Our school stage was transformed into a winter wonderland last week as we proudly presented a spectacular production of Disney’s Frozen—and what a show it was! After weeks of dedication, rehearsals, and unwavering commitment, our talented cast and crew delivered a performance...

On The Home front with the National Archives

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Pupils recently took part in a National Archives WW1 Home Front session, where they explored what an archive is and why it matters. They were introduced to original historical sources and learned how archives preserve real stories from the past. Through engaging activities,...

Young Carers Ready to Respond

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On Thursday, our young carers took part in a fully funded First Aid Training workshop delivered by Daisy First Aid. This hands-on workshop focused on empowering our young carers—giving them the knowledge and confidence to support others while also looking after themselves. During...

Let the Postcode Wards Begin

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One of the things that is noticeable about our school is that a large proportion of our students make their way here and back home with their peers. The idea behind this ‘Postcode wars‘ challenge is as part of our broader attendance initiative to try and get pupils to...

Get Ready for Frozen!

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The wait is almost over as our school proudly presents this year’s spectacular production of Disney’s Frozen! After months of hard work, dedication, and plenty of rehearsals, our talented students are ready to bring the magic of Arendelle to life on stage. Performances will take...

DofE Journeys Conclude

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Recently, our second group of Year 10 pupils took part in their DofE Expedition and they have had the best weather so far! This group of lads completed their hike around Derwent Water, set up camp at Derwent Hill and even played some football on the campsite. After a restful...

Clucks & Ducks

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Last week saw the first clutch of Silver Appleyard ducklings being hatched. This is our second year of breeding Silver Appleyard ducks to exhibition standard with the long term goal of exhibiting them at local poultry and agricultural shows. These ducklings have been bred by...

SHV Deaf Resources Win Big at Young Achievers Awards!

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The Deaf students were invited to the ‘Sunderland Young Achiever’s’ Award ceremony at The Fire Station. They enjoyed fantastic entertainment and delicious food throughout the evening. The students had been nominated IN the ‘Community Engagement’ category and were thrilled t...

Girls Get Set to Present Their Projects

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We were pleased to welcome back Baker Hughes, who kindly took time out of their day to form a panel to judge the Girls Get Set projects. The girls presented their Carbon Footprint projects with confidence and clarity, sharing the work they’ve developed over the past few months....

Split Decisions

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Key Stage 3 students took part in a live theatre-style performance by Theatre Space NE called ‘Split Decisions’. This lively presentation gave students the opportunity to explore pedestrian safety, including on public transport, raising awareness of pedestrian dangers such as...

Oxford Insights with Sandhill Scholars

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At scholars’ students had a seminar with Rima from Oxford University. They spent time learning about Oxbridge and the application process. They also looked at the college system at Oxford and how this differs to other universities. Students were told of the courses...

Blood Brothers Brought Alive

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On Wednesday 18th March, we had the pleasure of West-End actor Joe Sleight coming into school to deliver a drama workshop focused on the play Blood Brothers. Joe is currently playing the role of Eddie in the musical which is now playing at the Empire Theatre in Sunderland. Year 9...

Stadium Tour – Attendance League

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Our Friday attendance reward last week was football strips or hoodies ready for derby day! Students received a pass tor attending school all week! As part of our attendance rewards 13 students were also offered the wonderful opportunity to visit the Stadium of Light and tour the...

Resilience in the Rain

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Recently, some of our Year 10 students completed their DofE Bronze expedition. Due to the intense wind and rain, some parts of the planned route were impassible, so they had to navigate a safe route back to Derwent Hill. These pupils showed incredible resilience in what was very...

Bronze Bound Explorers

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Recently, our first group of Year9 DofE pupils took part in their Bronze expedition. This included two days of hiking around Derwent Water and a night of camping at Derwent Hill. These pupils were incredibly enthusiastic throughout and some locals even commented on how polite...

Building Robots with the RAF

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Last Monday, we hosted our final STEM event of the year as the RAF brought an exciting robotics workshop into school for our Year 8 students. The session challenged students to work collaboratively while developing their problem-solving and teamwork skills through a series of...

Cosmos in the Classroom

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We were delighted to welcome visitors from Kielder Observatory for a special astronomy experience with our students. Located within Kielder Water and Forest Park, the observatory sits in the vast Northumberland International Dark Sky Park—one of the largest protected dark sky...

Lego League Legends

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On Tuesday seven year 9 students took part in this year’s Lego League competition at Nissan. The students have been showing outstanding dedication and resilience giving up their lunch breaks to build and code their Lego Robot. During the competition the students showed...

Attendance League

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Over half term, 8 students with excellent attendance were given the unique opportunity of visiting the Beacon of Light where they met some of the players from Sunderland football club including captain Granit Xhaka! Students played Fifa against the footballers and wer...

Becoming a Proud Public Speaker

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Friday morning, our students took part in an engaging workshop led by Kelly Tamplin as part of our ASPIRE character curriculum, focusing on the theme of “Proud”—one of ASPIRE’s six core values. Kelly, a successful motivational speaker and transformation coach, delivered her...

Code Masters

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Tig from Digitall Charity delivered a range of EcoCoding workshops to a range of Year 7 and year 8 students. The students were introduced to coding the Micro:Bits devices in a range of scenarios and real world Eco links. Year 8 students took part in the sessions Moo-teorologists...

All Aboard! Exploring Careers with Stagecoach

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On Monday 2nd March, as part of Careers week, Year 8 Geographers visited Stagecoach in Sunderland to learn about all the careers available within the Stagecoach company. This linked into their topic of World of Work, learning all about the new opportunities provided in a...

World Book Day 2026

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At Sandhill View, World Book Day is always a highlight of the school year as it celebrates the joy of reading and encourages students to explore new books and stories. It provides a great opportunity for the whole school community to share their enthusiasm for literature. As part...

National Careers Week 2026