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Mental Health Awareness Day 2018

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Before half term we have invited our students to come into school wearing an item of yellow clothing in support of World Mental Health Day. We hope that by recognising this world-wide event that we raise awareness around mental health issues, mindfulness and the idea that it is...

Fantastic Result for Finlay!

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Congratulations to Sandhill student Finlay Anderson, who is thrilled after landing a national accolade. Finlay was announced the winner of the national Stabilo Young Journalist of the Year competition. He was chosen by the panel of judges for the article he wrote commentating on...

A Curious Incident

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Our students will watch a live production by the National Theatre of ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ which follows the life of a young mathematician with behavioural difficulties as he attempts to solve a mystery.

On the Beat

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Recently we were introduced to the new Superintendent for Northumbria Police’s Southern Area Command, Barrie Joisce. Along with his predecessor, Steve Heatley, our guests visited both schools in our Trust, meeting pupils and staff. We look forward to forward to working closely...

Sandhill Scholars Start their Journey

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Just before half term saw the launch of the trust-wide Honours Programme with 30 students from Southmoor and Sandhill View selected. Students were given their reflective journals to record work on their personal projects over the coming weeks.

A Breakfast Boost

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We are delighted to announce our participation in the National School Breakfast Programme. We will be serving breakfast (porridge, cereal and bagels) for free in our school restaurant for every pupil in school that wishes to come and eat as much breakfast as they like, for free,...

Engineering a Future Career

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Computer science students from Year 10 recently attended the ‘Bring it on!’ event where businesses from across the region inspired, educated and informed students about the many possibilities engineering can offer in the North East. The day was active and interesting giving year...

Charity of Choice

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All students voted for this years school charity. In the spirit of democracy all form classes nominated 1 charity and then when we had the top 3, every student was given a token to place their final vote. This year the nominated school charity will be Cancer Research UK.

Thailand Beckons

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We have the pleasure in announcing our new expedition to Southern Thailand in 2020. This is a joint visit with Southmoor Academy. The itinerary includes an overnight trek in the Khao Yai National Park, waterfalls in the jungle, an expedition community project and having rest...

Understanding University

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150 of our Year 11 pupils visited Durham University. The day consisted of a range of activities looking at finance and planning for the future to give pupils a greater understanding of student loads. They also practised some creative revision skills to help prepare them for their...

Sandhill Scholars Set for Success

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We recently saw the launch of The Scholars Programme – a joint endeavour between Southmoor and Sandhill View to give students a flavour of university study with the independence to design and complete a personal project. Students will attend a series of guest lecturers...

Early Exam Excellence

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Nine of our year 10 students have recently completed Entry Level qualifications in English and Maths. Their hard work has paid off as all students have successfully achieved their certificates and are now working towards level 3. Well done everyone!

Politically Correct

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40 Year 10 students from Southmoor and Sandhill View visited Durham University’s Government and Politics Department for a taste of university life. They explored game theory in the context of politics and discussed the difference between fact and opinion. Students also took...

Wicked Workshop

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Students from Performing Arts were treated to a special visit to see a matinee performance of the smash-hit West End musical, Wicked! Pupils had a fantastic time enjoying the show, which for some was their first time attending a live theatre performance. We were also delighted to...

Head of School’s Blog #29

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Building Bonds at Derwent Hill

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Year 12 went for their traditional ‘Welcome to Sixth Form’ expedition to the Lake District. Dozens of students and staff ventured to Derwent Hill, for a packed few days of gill-scrambling, kayaking on the lake, high rope challenges and gorge walking, as well as games and bonding...

A Lakeland Adventure for Sandhill Students

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Over the Summer a group of Sandhill View students got the chance to take part in the John Muir Award. The award is a national environmental award scheme that encourages people to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places. As part of the award our students had to discover a...

A Runaway Success

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Congratulations to our staff members who took part in the Great North Run this Month. Mr Goodwin, Mrs Ord, Mrs Akien and Miss Malloy all now proudly sport their winner’s medals after completing the half-marathon in the withering heat. Well done to everyone who took part!

Footballing Fan Finlay Talks SAFC

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Footballing mad Sandhill View Year 9 student Finlay Anderson has had a very strong interest in journalism from a very young age and has carried on that ambition to achieve a number of different aspects. Last February, he was a Junior Reporter for a Sunderland home match against...

Sandhill View Open Evening 2018

28 Aug 2018

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Join us for an evening of fun activities as we once again throw open our doors to show off what Sandhill View Academy is all about on Monday 17th September at 5:30pm. There’ll be subject based fun from whacky experiments in Science to oodles of doodles in Art, with free...

We’ve got the results!

23 Aug 2018

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When inspectors visited Sandhill View Academy they noted many excellent aspects but they felt that results weren’t yet good enough. The school had improved every year for the previous 3 years but pupils and teachers knew that they could do even better and with this latest set of...

Head of School’s Blog #28

08 Aug 2018

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Year 10 Taste Sixth Form Life

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Year 10 students from Sandhill View Academy recently joined their peers from Southmoor Academy and other schools across the city at Southmoor Academy’s Sixth Form for a day of taster subjects. Students got the chance to try a range of intriguing A-level subjects including:...

Terrific Teen Talk

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Our Year 7 to 10 students recently got the chance to experience our special ‘Teen Talk’ event, where professionals and experts from local community health, care and public services were available to speak with them on a range of issues. Students got the chance to...

Students Sharpen Their Career Skills

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Pupils recently had the chance to sharpen their careers skills during a special ‘Careers Focus Day’ of lessons and activities in school. Instead of their regular timetables, students were challenged with a variety of workshops designed to increase their knowledge of...

Women in Engineering

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We took eight of our Year 10 girls to Sunderland College for a Women in Engineering event. The day focused on the wide range of opportunities in the engineering sector and aimed to highlight to the girls that this was not just a male oriented career. Throughout the day the girls...

Sandhill Ski 2019

19 Jul 2018

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Our 2019 annual school skiing trip is already in the pipeline, with plans coming together for the much anticipated trip. This year we will be returning to the Granvalria resort in Andorra for a five-day ski package that includes lessons and tuition from instructors. The full...

Class of 2018: Art and Design GCSE Digital Show

19 Jul 2018

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Our GCSE Art and Design classes have worked extremely hard over the past 3 years to create portfolio’s of work which explore a variety of topics such as politics, mental health, social media and football. We are very proud of their achievements and wish them the very best...

Head of School’s Blog #27

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Goodbye & Good luck

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We said goodbye to Year 11 having released them from all but their remaining exam timetables. Students have worked incredibly hard in revision sessions over the last few terms and will hopefully reap the rewards of their efforts in August! They have been a fantastic year group...

Good Sports

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Sandhill View PE department hosted the Year 3, 4 5 and 6 sports days with the help of some of Year 10 Sport’s Leaders. Events ranged from 100m to 400m on the track, shot putt, javelin, discus on the field as well as football dribbling, egg and spoon and relays. All...

Belize Beckons

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Members of our World Challenge Team have been preparing for their adventure by exploring the itinerary of their expedition, discussing fundraising, maintenance whilst in Belize in the jungle, travel arrangements and much, much more. The group even practiced survival techniques,...

Connecting with our Friends in Africa

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Sandhill had a visit from our friends Grace and Festo. They travelled all of the way from our charity link school, St John’s School in Tanzania, to meet our staff and students and to see the vast changes Sandhill has gone through since their previous visit. Although their...

Year 7 Get a Taste of University

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A group of our Year 7 pupils attended Newcastle University. The day was arranged to give our students a taste of ‘uni life’ and consisted of team building activities ranging from biology through to engineering. One of our groups even won the engineering challenge...

Primary Pupils Race for Life

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We were proud to once again host a ‘Race for Life’ with help from our local primary schools. Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer, events like Race for Life is what helps charities like Cancer Research UK continue their ground-breaking work to see more...

Food for Thought

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Students in Year 7 have recently had the chance to take part in a workshops centred around the importance of good nutrition. Pupils were informed about the importance of eating choices as part of a healthy lifestyle before being given the chance to get hands on and make their...

Teen Talk

20 Jun 2018

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Next week we will be hosting an afternoon of free access to professional advice on teen issues including: health & hygiene, behaviour, sexual health, puberty, life skills, drug abuse, mental well being & much more with the help of local charities and organisations. Whilst...

Year 7 Welcome Evening

08 Jun 2018

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Thank you to the Year 6 pupils and parents who joined us on Thursday evening for our welcome and enrolment evening. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to meet their new classmates, speak with some of their teachers and pastoral staff, learn more about our Academy and...

School Uniform Pop Up Shop

08 Jun 2018

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We will once again be operating a uniform pop-up shop over the school holidays for parents who wish to come in to school to order uniform in time for our next academic year. Our uniform supplier, Elizabeth’s Embroidery, will be in school to take your orders and size school...

ASB Fires and disorder at the former Farringdon Police station

25 May 2018

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The Fire Service and the Police have seen an increase in the number of Anti Social Behaviour incidents and deliberate fires in the vicinity of the former Police Station at Farringdon. Young people have been entering the building and setting fires to the illegally disposed of...

Head of School’s Blog #26

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World Challenge Ready to Ramble

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Students who are taking part in our World Challenge trip to Belize recently undertook a gruelling 11.5 mile hike through the local countryside as part of fundraising for their upcoming adventure. Team Belize showed stamina, discipline, motivation and courage during this walk to...

Mathematic Magic

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We welcomed ‘The Maths Magician’ who came into school to deliver workshops to a selection of pupils from Years 7, 8 and 9. The fun and interactive sessions gave pupils the chance to learn some numerical tricks, solve puzzles and have an insight into the seeming...

Girls Football Squad Get the Glory Again

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Well done to our Under 16 girls five-a-side football team who collected their league title at Sunderland Schools Football Association Awards Evening. Since our last edition of the blog our girls once again had a fantastic season, proving themselves formidable opponents against...

Head of School’s Blog #25

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Sign of the Times

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Recently, a North East politician took a campaign to the House of Commons – to make British Sign Language a GCSE subject. Unfortunately, this was rejected but the campaign continues to get BSL the recognition many feel it deserves as a curriculum subject. In response to...

Sandhill View & Southmoor Academies Enjoy the Slopes

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Sandhill View teamed up with our extended family at Southmoor Academy to run another successful ski trip over the Easter break to Claviere, Italy. With help from the beast from the East, perfect conditions met the group of 38 students and 5 members of staff for an unforgettable...

Training in Silence