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All posts by: Headteacher

Artsmark Gold Retained

We heard this week that we have successfully retained our Artsmark Gold kite mark. As a school that specialises in the Arts we are delighted that all the hard work, innovation and wealth of opportunities have been recognised in this way. Congratulations to all students that ‘passed out’ as CCF cadets earlier in the week. …

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Music Hub Funding Granted

I am thrilled to announce that on Friday 4th May the Arts Council England announced that funding has been granted for a new innovative Music Education Hub for Cheshire East.   The Hub will be set up as a new Trust with Sandbach School as the lead organisation. The Trust will take a ‘by Schools for …

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Busy week ahead.

I was kept entertained during my Easter holidays by the wonderfully scripted blogs, photos and videos that the groups in New Zealand shared with us. I’m sure I’m not the only person to have felt some small degree of envy at the amazing experience that the students were having but also incredible pride in the …

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New Extension

New Extension

Yesterday I had my first proper tour of the new extension and I was highly impressed by what I saw! The contractors have not only managed the build really well but the end product will be a great addition to the school. A number of international trips are taking place during the Easter holidays. A …

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Long Serving Staff Members

Sandbach School is incredibly fortunate to benefit from staff who dedicate their professional lives to the school. Over the years, John Lonsdale and Ray Russell have taught, supported and encouraged hundreds of Sandbach School boys and their experience, wisdom and commitment will be sorely missed. Our grateful thanks are extended to them both coupled with …

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Meeting HRH Prince Charles

Meeting HRH Prince Charles

Just before half term I was privileged to meet HRH Prince Charles at a Headteachers’ Conference of the Prince’s Teaching Institute. He was there to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Institute which supports professional development for subject leaders. A number of our departments have been involved with the PTI and currently the Languages department …

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E-Safety

Next Tuesday, 7th February, is Safer Internet Day and with the recent Facebook issue that was uncovered last week, it has never seemed to be more appropriate. As a school we have obviously been very concerned about the online safety of our students and their naivety and vulnerability when engaging online with someone they did …

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Happy New Year!

A Happy New Year to all of you! My congratulations to all who contributed towards making last week’s school panto such a success! The start of term has seen the building work impacting upon our Sixth Formers. The builders have moved in to the common room and hence students have lost their social space. The …

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Christmas Holidays

The Christmas holidays are almost here and I want to thank all the staff for their hard work and commitment this term and also thank parents and friends of the school for their support. The Christmas concert was once again a tremendous success; it was good to see over 200 Year 7 boys in the …

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Christmas Activities

The end of term is approaching all too rapidly and the usual Christmas activities are in sight. We cordially invite you to our Christmas Concert on Thursday 8th December in the Sports Hall and our Carol Service at St Marys on 15th December. Tickets for the Christmas Concert are available from Main Reception.  No tickets …

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