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Official information from Sandringham School, St Albans. A high-performing mixed comprehensive with a massive appetite to know everything about learning.

St Albans, Hertfordshire
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@SandringhamSch1
Sandringham School
4 years
Sandringham doing 'our bit' to support our wonderful NHS - Delighted to help our amazing NHS staff by donating 382 goggles and safety glasses to Watford General this week. Every little bit counts. Keep up the great work everyone.
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Sandringham School
6 years
Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do & succeed at. It matters that you don’t give up. RIP Stephen Hawking
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Sandringham School
7 years
Congratulations to our own @_AlanGray who won Headteacher of the Year in the #TESawards ! We are very proud of you!
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Sandringham School
11 months
A special #resultsday shoutout to Joe who in his envelope received a letter from the Media Studies chief examiner congratulating him for being the highest scoring candidate of all entries. Director of Learning:Media Studies, Mr O'Connor, the first to congratulate Joe this morning
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Sandringham School
5 years
We’re delighted that our school has once again been recognised at the @hertsad awards - congratulations to all our staff and students
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Sandringham School
4 months
We are incredibly proud to announce that we continue to be judged by Ofsted as an "Outstanding" school following our inspection in February
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Sandringham School
6 years
This is Mable, the latest recruit to Sandringham School staff. Please make her welcome everyone.
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@SandringhamSch1
Sandringham School
3 years
We are delighted to announce that Sandringham School has been selected to become a teaching school hub. We are among 81 schools in England that has been chosen to represent the training interests of our region which includes over 200 schools. To read more
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@SandringhamSch1
Sandringham School
3 years
This was the magnificent sun rise at Sandringham today. What a great way to start the week.
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Sandringham School
9 years
Hi @astro_timpeake thanks for taking time to talk to us at Sandringham. Hope you can visit in person #SANDspace
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@SandringhamSch1
Sandringham School
3 years
Sandringham Whole School Photo 2021 - 1640 students and 200 staff in 47s. Thank you everyone and well done - you were perfect. Enjoy!
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Sandringham School
7 years
Best ever A-Level results @SandringhamSch1 2017. Majority of grades were A*, A, B with many getting straight A*/A. Off to Uni now. Congrats.
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Sandringham School
8 years
@SandringhamSch1 #hertsgreatschools wins team of year at @TeachingAwards final 2016 for STEM activities and contact with @astro_timpeake
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@SandringhamSch1
Sandringham School
2 years
It is with great sadness, that we mourn today the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of our community at Sandringham School,  we would like to express our sincerest condolences to the Royal Family.
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Sandringham School
5 years
It has been a busy day at the Peaks. Arrived safe and sound, had a great time at Carsington Water and then a lovely walk around Ilam Hall. After dinner we heard some great poems before off to bed. Up early in the morning for the big walk. #peaks2019
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Sandringham School
2 years
Today we say the fondest farewell to Class of 2022 - our amazing, resilient, wonderful and brilliant Year 13's. We are going to miss this bunch of superstars but wish each & everyone of them the best for their exams & beyond! We are so proud of you all. @SandSixth
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Sandringham School
5 years
A Level Results : Well done everyone, we are delighted with the fantastic results our students have achieved. Congratulations to everyone in the upper sixth for their achievements today & thank all our staff for their tireless work over the past two years.
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Sandringham School
6 years
An amazing sunrise over the Peaks this morning - looks like it is going to be a wonderful day for walking with year 7 #peaks2018
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Sandringham School
9 years
Hi @astro_timpeake we are looking forward to speaking to you this Friday via ARISS. Jess is station op. #SANDspace
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Sandringham School
2 years
With all our trips safely home & eWeek complete, the biggest thank you to all the staff involved in enabling such brilliant experiences for our students either at school or away. Our students have been a delight & we are so proud of them all. Have a restful weekend everyone!
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Sandringham School
9 years
Tim Peake called my mobile to thank us for the contact with Sandringham. Great call. Alan Gray (HT) #SANDspace
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Sandringham School
1 year
More ski action in Canada today where 178 students have hit the slopes with their instructors and teachers! Tonight the trip is heading to Quebec City to see an ice hockey game.
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Sandringham School
2 years
YEAR 7 - BUSHCRAFT Our lovely Year 7 Students on the Bushcraft Trip arrived safely at camp yesterday. After an uneventful first night in camp they are up, breakfasted and are now enjoying their Day 2 activities.
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Sandringham School
6 years
#Velocity2018 - another truly outstanding show. Congratulations everyone and enjoy your last day of performing ‘Narnia’ through dance.
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Sandringham School
2 years
And they are off! Have a great time in France & Germany Year 8. Don’t forget to follow @SandringhamMFL and @SandringhamSch1 for updates. 🇫🇷🇩🇪
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Sandringham School
5 years
Made it to the top - B half year 7 up to the top of Thorpe Cloud #character
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Sandringham School
9 years
The end of an amazing day for our interstellar communicators - ITV News in London #SANDspace
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Sandringham School
3 years
Today we said a fond farewell to our wonderful Yr13. What an amazing bunch, coping through lockdowns and many challenges. We will miss them and wish each and every one the very best for the future! Go fly! @SandSixth
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Sandringham School
1 year
Thank you to the amazing Sandringham Sixth of 2023. What a lovely last day and we wish you unlimited happiness in the future. Shape your World.
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Sandringham School
6 years
What a stunning day for the whole school photo! We have 1,595 students now, so the photo is taken in two parts and stitched together. It will be available to purchase from school soon.
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Sandringham School
5 years
Year 7 B half all arrived safely at Ilam Hall. We’ve been for our first walk around the grounds and now for dinner!
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Sandringham School
2 years
And we’ve arrived…. Y7 A half are at Ilam Hall
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Sandringham School
4 years
Congratulations to Rhys in Y7 who not only won the Drama Bake Off creating this fantastic cake replica of the Globe Theatre, but also got to show it off on The Great British Bake Off / Extra Slice tonight! 👏👏👏🥮
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Sandringham School
2 years
7A on top of the world 🌍 Well, Thorpe Cloud at least
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Sandringham School
4 years
We are delighted that we have been asked by @educationgovuk to be an EdTech Demonstrator, supporting other schools to make the most of technology See here to register for support: @Sandagogy #edutwitter #edtechchat @SandResearch
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Sandringham School
2 years
And a final photo from the top of Thorpe Cloud today!
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Sandringham School
2 years
We are hugely proud to announce that we have been shortlisted in The @tes Schools Awards 2022 for the Best Use of Technology! @SandEdTech @EdtechDemo
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Sandringham School
6 years
A great set of photos of B half tutor groups with their tutors! #Peaks2018
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Sandringham School
2 years
B half have arrived safely at the accommodation and are just going in for dinner - more updates to follow
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Sandringham School
6 years
Eight Sandringham students pass their ⁦ @theRSGB ⁩ Intermediate Amateur Radio Exams this afternoon. Fantastic news and the next steps ⁦ @Amateurradio ⁩ ⁦ @SandringhamSch1
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Sandringham School
8 years
Gold Plato award winners for the Sandringham STEM team and @astro_timpeake for making it happen! #STEM
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Sandringham School
4 years
Amazing ‘last day’ @Sandringham1 today with year 11 and 13 leavers’ assemblies and then final details of how to work remotely from Monday to the rest of the school. We are all set for a new journey in education and confident we can make this work. Good luck everyone.
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Sandringham School
2 years
Y7 A half are off! On our way to the Peak District for 3 unforgettable days. Fingers crossed the forecast improves slightly.
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Sandringham School
1 year
With all our trips safely back home, just to say a HUGE thank you to all the staff that makes these wonderful experiences possible. It’s been a brilliant week and the students have ALL been Superstars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ eWeek23 over and out! #only52weekstilleweek24
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Sandringham School
7 years
Congratulations to our lovely year 11 who achieved amazing GCSE results. See you in the sixth form for the next step in your journey.
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Sandringham School
2 years
Good morning from Ilam hall in the Peaks where our Y7s have woken up to a cloudy and slightly damp morning, but spirits are high
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Sandringham School
7 years
After an action packed morning at @altontowers Yr7 A Half are now heading to Ilam Hall to settle in and explore the local area! #Peaks2017
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Sandringham School
5 years
Opening the new cafeteria block at Farafenni Senior Secondary High - The Gambia. This will make a big difference to life at the school. #gambia2019
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Sandringham School
4 years
It’s almost time! Velocity is here. The biggest dance show of the year. A short taster to whet your appetite. Thank you so much to @SandringhamDanc @SandPitTheatre for making this possible and see you there!
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Sandringham School
6 years
First Sandringham picnic for our lovely new year 7’s at Carsington Water, Derbyshire. Ready for some learning before final leg to Ilan Hall Youth Hostel. #peaks2018
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Sandringham School
5 years
Photos from today’s walk with year 7 b half
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Sandringham School
7 years
Proud to see our students and staff on @BBCBreakfast discussing computer science in the curriculum @SandCompSci @BBCNews
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@SandringhamSch1
Sandringham School
3 years
With over 5,000 Covid tests undertaken, our in-house testing is now complete. A huge thank you to the dedicated team of staff & volunteers who have worked so hard to make this achievement possible. Thank you too, to our incredible students who have all been so amazing throughout.
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Sandringham School
6 years
@SandringhamSch1 is secondary school of the year @HertsAdSchool awards. This is recognition for our amazing staff and students and the energy they put into teaching, learning and life #proud Thanks to @hertsad and the judges.
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Sandringham School
5 years
We are celebrating a big birthday on our at @SandringhamDofE Bronze Expedition this morning. Mr Swann is 21, again! Despite retiring last year, he's back volunteering even on his birthday. Thank you and happy birthday. #HAPPYBIRTHDAY @DofE @DofESouthEast
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Sandringham School
2 years
A lovely day in Brittany with year 8 - finished off with a dip in the sea at St Lunnaire. #eweek2022 @SandringhamSch1
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Sandringham School
1 year
The Ski Trip has landed in Montreal! Four coaches are now leaving the airport for the resort of Monte Saint Anne!
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Sandringham School
8 years
At the top of Thorpe Cloud following our @sandringhamyr7 walk today. Well done everyone @SandringhamSch1
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Sandringham School
3 years
It's day 2 of the #peakdistrict trip for "A Half". Students are currently taking part in a 12km hike in their tutors groups. Later today students will climb Thorpe Cloud before finishing off the afternoon with a well earned ice cream!
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Sandringham School
3 years
Almost 1500 students have now had their 1st lateral flow (COVID) tests over the last few days & finally, we will welcome our amazing Year 7's back tomorrow. A huge THANK YOU to Mr Nicholls & our incredible team who have worked so hard to make this a smooth & efficient process.
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Sandringham School
4 years
Wishing all our staff, students and families a lovely, sunny and restful Easter weekend. Stay well everyone. 🐥🌼🌝
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Sandringham School
2 years
More Peaks trip action...
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Sandringham School
7 years
A great first day of #Peaks2017 . A visit to @altontowers followed by a stroll around our local surroundings at Ilam Hall! @peakdistrict
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@SandringhamSch1
Sandringham School
4 years
Good luck at @HitchinBoys , you’ll be a great headteacher!
@fergmoane
Fergal Moane
4 years
Well @SandringhamSch1 , it’s been an amazing decade and sad to be leaving. Could never have seen how bringing in Blended Learning 6 years ago would then be the only way that school could run at the end of my tenure. Thanks for the memories and Slàinte Mhaith!
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Sandringham School
5 years
That’s it. School is officially finished for the summer. Wishing all our students (and staff) a wonderful holiday. Please get some well deserved rest and we’ll see you all on Tuesday September 3rd refreshed and raring to go! Happy holidays 🌞🌞🌞🌞
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Sandringham School
1 year
Congratulations to ALL the students who took part in todays Charity Run. You were all fantastic. A reminder that donations can be made via Parent Pay.  The link to this can be found here:    Thank you!
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Sandringham School
5 years
Another wonderful Charity Day on the last day of term. The staff have made a huge effort as always - thank you for all your efforts this term. It is really appreciated. Merry Christmas everyone and enjoy!
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@SandringhamSch1
Sandringham School
9 years
What a morning. We have spoken to Tim! I hope you all enjoyed it. #SANDspace
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Sandringham School
8 years
Another record year of A-level results @SandringhamSch1 . Well done everyone, we are so proud of your achievements.
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Sandringham School
5 years
On the Peaks walk. Wet and wonderful! #2019
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Sandringham School
3 years
The #peakdistrict trip is one of the schools longstanding traditions as a residential experience for all year 7 students. Whilst we couldn't go in September, we are so glad to have the opportunity to be taking students this week.
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Sandringham School
2 years
Farewell to our Year 11s who today celebrated their five year journey at Sandringham. You have been amazing. We are all so proud of you. You are destined for success. Good luck with your exams over the coming months!
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Sandringham School
8 years
An absolutely #worldclass show @SandringhamSch1 . #vaudeville ranks amongst the best. Well done everyone. #hertsgreatschools @WCSQM
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Sandringham School
6 months
Today year 10 had the honour of visiting @NeasdenTemple to learn more about Hinduism and this special place of worship. We had the privilege of joining fellow worshipers during the midday Rajbhog Arti at the Mandir. We cannot thank the temple enough for welcoming us.
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Sandringham School
1 year
The sun is shining, the field is prepped and our athletes are ready to compete! It’s Sports Day! Which house will triumph today? @SandringhamPE #fitforlife
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Sandringham School
3 years
Yr 7 "B Half" has had a busy first day on #peakdistrict trip. Carsington Water, exploring the local area around Ilam Hall and now outdoor games!
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Sandringham School
5 years
We are very pleased to announce that, for a second time, we have been awarded Platinum Artsmark status in recognition of the outstanding arts provision at Sandringham. @Artsmarkaward @SandringhamMus @SandringhamDanc @SandringhamDram @SandringhamArt @SandPitTheatre
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Sandringham School
7 years
Sandringham will be closed tomorrow. As well as concerns for safety of staff and students travelling, we have had a boiler failure that won’t be repaired until tomorrow afternoon. Students should check online systems (email, Google Classroom, Show My Homework) for assignments.
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Sandringham School
1 year
Bushcraft Update ! Year 7 have arrived safely at camp. They have had their safety briefing and are currently starting their fire training! More updates to come !
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Sandringham School
6 years
We hope you enjoyed @bbcquestiontime last night hosted at @SandringhamSch1 - such a great experience for our students and for the St Albans community. Thanks to the @SandPitTheatre for making it all happen!
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Sandringham School
2 years
A great first day for B Half on the Year 7 Peaks trip with a visit to @STWCarsington before checking in at and exploring the local area around @ilamHallYHA !
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Sandringham School
4 years
We are open again! You will need to follow the feet to find your way around safely. Plenty of human, dog and dino feet, but can you find the extremely rare pair of duck feet? See you all on Thursday.
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Sandringham School
5 years
As part of our #BritishScienceWeek we held a Amateur Radio Day supported by @theRSGB Verulam ARC. Students built a radio receiver, miniature beam antennas and transmitted across the World using our school callsign, M0SCY. A really interesting day of STEM communications.
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Sandringham School
2 years
And that’s it! Another school year complete. Wishing all our staff, students and community and lovely restful & relaxing break. We’ll see you all in a September for an exciting brand new school year. Enjoy your holidays. 🌞
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Sandringham School
1 year
Another busy day in Canada on the Ski Trip. Kicking off the day with Big Ski Trip Quiz 2023, followed by some more time on the slopes, before night skiing after dinner.
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Sandringham School
10 months
Sandringham Peak District - day 1 - safe and sound at Ilam Hall
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Sandringham School
1 year
Good morning from Bushcraft - Campers are up and ready for outdoor skills and first aid today after a lovely evening yesterday. Stay tuned to see if the teachers are rescued later…
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Sandringham School
7 years
#Peaks2017 made it 280m to the top of Thorpe Cloud #NoLimits
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Sandringham School
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Sandringham School
5 years
Disco in full swing #peaks2019 with everyone having a great time. Students will be tired tonight.
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Sandringham School
2 years
We are in St Malo! A beautiful day lies ahead, with a visit to the historic town, Dinan, followed by lunch in St Lunnaire before a visit to the Cider farm or rock-pooling #eweek2022 @SandringhamSch1
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Sandringham School
2 years
A great day for a walk
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Sandringham School
6 years
Everyone is back from the walk - fantastic weather and brilliant countryside. Probably the best walk ever! The ice cream at the end was well-deserved. Congratulations everyone #peaks2018
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Sandringham School
3 years
A very different welcome back to school but it is great to see everyone again. Testing in full swing ready for the start of term. Thank you to our wonderful helpers and Mr. Nicholls for organising.
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Sandringham School
4 years
Today is national ‘Thank a Teacher Day’ and we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all teachers and support staff across the country. And special thanks to those at Sandringham doing a fantastic job for our students! #thankateacherday
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Sandringham School
5 years
A beautiful view for year 7 from the top of Thorpe Cloud!
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Sandringham School
6 years
And they're off! Sandringham Sports Tour to Barcelona 2018. Have a great trip everyone. #sandsportstour @SandringhamPE
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Sandringham School
6 years
A massive thank you to @SaracensWomen captain, Lotte Clapp for formally opening our new RFU and FA approved 3G all weather pitch @SandringhamPE tonight. The students really enjoyed playing touch rugby with Lotte before hearing about her journey in sport.
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Sandringham School
6 years
Christmas Charity Day here @SandringhamSch1 Theme is ‘Board Games’, as set by the sixth form leaders. Staff have taken this on board (pun) in their usual style! Merry Christmas everyone.
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Sandringham School
3 years
Our year 7 #peakdistrict trip is underway! Yesterday included a visit to @STWCarsington before settling in at @ilamHallYHA and exploring the local area.
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