Sandy Secondary School

Happy Thank a Teacher Day! ⭐💙
A huge thank you to all the teachers and support staff at Sandy Secondary School for everything they do to support our students each and every day.
Thank you also to our parents and carers for your lovely messages of appreciation. They have been very warmly received and truly make a difference.

📢 To Our New Year 7 Parents/Carers 📢

We hope you have received our recent communication regarding the Transition Evenings for new parents/carers.

📍 Doors open from 4:15pm for:
👆 Biometric fingerprinting with your child(ren)
👔 Uniform appointments (if required - appointment must be booked via the link in your letter)
📝 SENCO appointments can be booked on the evening

📅 Wednesday 24th June 2026
5:00pm – Courage House Presentation 🧡
6:30pm – Excellence House Presentation 💙

📅 Thursday 25th June 2026
5:00pm – Determination House Presentation ❤️
6:30pm – Inspiration House Presentation 💜

No booking is required for the House Presentations.

We do hope you are able to attend, and look forward to welcoming you and your child/ren to our school community! 😊

🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE CELEBRATIONS! 🏳️‍🌈

Just a reminder that our annual Pride Party is tomorrow!

🗓 Thursday 18th June 2026
📍 the Memorial Garden
⏰️ 3 till 4.30pm

The event is open to all students and staff and completely FREE! Reserve your free ticket by scanning the QR code or clicking the website url on the poster!

Join us for:
💃 Live performers
🎤 Karaoke
🏳️‍🌈 Pride crafts
📸 Photobooth
🍿 Bring your own snacks!

Students and staff can also buy a rainbow pin badge from Student Reception now to raise money for Stonewall

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Read what Ofsted said about our inclusive and supportive school.

We're proud of our welcoming community, where every child is valued, encouraged and inspired to achieve their best. ✨

Congratulations to our students who are part of the Sandy Tigers U14 Oranges football team on an outstanding season 🧡⚽

At their recent presentation event, the team received their trophies as Bedfordshire Saturday Youth League Winners 2026. The squad completed the league campaign undefeated, won the Beds FA Cup for their age group and were also named Tigers Team of the Year in recognition of their remarkable achievements.

The players have shown great commitment, teamwork and determination throughout the season, earning promotion and looking forward to the challenge of competing in a higher division next year.

Students from our school who have given permission to be named are:

🏆 Brendan Galvin (Captain)
🏆 Macie Darrington
🏆 Samuel Geeves
🏆 Joseph Thompson
🏆 Joe Rhodes
🏆 Kye Ford
🏆 Thomas Hunt
🏆 Logan O'Donnell
🏆 Freddie Smith
🏆 Lucas Robson
🏆 Theo Thompson

We would also like to recognise that other students from our school are part of the team and have contributed to these achievements, but do not have permission to be named. Well done to the whole team!

Congratulations to all involved on a fantastic season. We wish the team every success for next year.
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We’re looking forward to celebrating our amazing teachers and support staff for 'Thank a Teacher Day' on Wednesday!

Send your FREE personalised e-card to today on www.thankateacher.co.uk to thank a teacher! 🍎📚💻

Reminder - Preloved Uniform Sale 23.6.26

A great chance to pick up quality school uniform at affordable prices and support sustainability.

Join the event to get reminders and stay updated with all the details. 💛

https://fb.me/e/62RMOzBNn

Reminder - This morning 11am-12pm

📢 Parent & Carer Online Awareness Session

Are you concerned about the risks young people may face online or in their communities?

The Bedfordshire Violence and Exploitation Prevention Partnership (VEPP) is hosting an “Educate the Parents” online session to help parents and carers recognise the signs of exploitation and access guidance, advice and support.

This session will feature a powerful guest speaker, Jamie, who will share her personal experience after her child became involved in gang violence. Her story offers valuable insight into the importance of early awareness and intervention.

📅 Monday 15 June, 11am-12pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
🔗 Join the session: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/36397611776593?p=H9dSi59rZHhqPR0ysA

Please share with any parents, carers, or families who may benefit from attending.

For further information, contact Gemma Hoddle, Youth and Community Engagement Officer, at [email protected]

Our Year 12 students attended their fieldwork residential this week on the beautiful Holderness Coast. 🌊📚

During the trip, students visited a range of coastal locations, including Flamborough Head and Spurn Point, where they explored coastal processes and the impacts of erosion. They also spent time in Hull, investigating the regeneration taking place across the city and seeing first-hand how geographical concepts are applied in real-world settings. 🏙️

It was a fantastic opportunity to bring classroom learning to life. Many thanks, as always, to the staff for organising and supervising the trip 👏🌍

☕✨ Hot Chocolate Friday ✨☕

A big well done to the students who were nominated to have hot chocolate today with Mr Rutter.

We’re proud of all of you for making a positive impact in your school and community. Keep it up! 🌟