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A Life Saving Lesson Some of our Year 7 & 8 pupils have recently completed CPR training with the British Red Cross. Our students were given the chance to learn and then practice these valuable skills in a hands on session, with the hopes that it will give them the confidence to step in during a crisis wherever they may be and perhaps even save someone’s life.
Big Draw 2017
Coffee & Cake for a Good Cause On Friday 29th September our staff and students were able to come together in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support to drink tea, juice and eat cake on their annual coffee morning. As a school we managed to raise an excellent £100. This is a huge achievement and as such should be acknowledged that staff and students dug deep into their own pockets, and clubbed together to raise this money which will be given directly to MacMillan to support patients, and relatives suffering, or going through the effects of cancer.
We take the time to have a chat with one of our new members of staff for this year, Miss Hardy... What do you do at Sandhill View?
I’m a teacher of PE. Having only just started in September I’m still a newbie! This year I am setting up netball teams for Years 7, 8 and 9 (anyone interested should come and see me!). I teach all year groups and have a Cambridge National Sports Science group. I also teach a Year 9 and Year 10 Child Development group. My Year 9 form group (who are amazing), already have had fantastic attendance and praise points so far this year.
Who was your favourite teacher?
My favourite teacher at school was my History teacher, he supported me and guided me throughout my GCSEs. The best part of his lessons were the songs he made up on guitar to help us remember our topics.
What are your spare time interests?
In my spare time I go to the gym and play netball. I’m super competitive so I love anything where I can challenge myself. I also enjoy watching all the soaps.
Year 11 Art and Photography students are currently featured in an exhibition in Gateshead which celebrates the impact of art education in the North East. Posing in front of the “all school should be art schools” sculpture at our trip to YSP in the summer. Students across the school were asked to respond to issues that were important to them using Keith Harrings’ work as inspiration for ideas. They discussed themes such as the environment, stereotypes, anti-bullying and staying safe online.
Teacher Talk What’s your favourite Artist/Band?
My favourite singer has to be Olly Murs... I went to see him in concert four times in just one year!
What’s the one thing you can’t be without?
There are several things I couldn’t be without, although, most importantly I couldn’t be without my family and friends.
What’s the best thing about Sandhill View Academy?
Since I have only been at the Academy since the start of term, I can say the best thing so far is how quickly I have become part of the Sandhill family. Staff and students have been very welcoming and everyone takes the time to say hello when you pass them in corridors. However, I must acknowledge my brilliant department; they have supported and guided me through my first few weeks so well!