Sandbach School Observed – Part 5: 1977 – 2018
The new staff room was built on the old Tennis Court and included a galley, Lockers and upstairs 6 offices. More
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Postponement of London 2020 Event at the RAF Club
Having consulted with a number of parties, including the RAF Club, and acknowledging that at least 2 old boys would be unable to travel as they are coming from overseas, we have taken the decision to postpone the March event until October 24th. More
Old Sandbachians’ Business Network Launch
We are excited to be joining with the school to launch the Old Sandbachians Business Network. We have to be honest and let you know that the OSA has been a quiet partner in the organisation of this event. More
Sandbach School Observed – Part 4: 1960 – 1969
A much better extension was added in 1962. In order to get to it an upstairs English classroom had to be shortened and space was made for a corridor where the class used to be. If you look you can see the join. More
Sandbach School Observed – Part 3: 1924 – 1957
In 1932 a new block was built to match the cheaper side of the 1911 building. To do this they had to build a big parapet foundation to make the new block the same height as the 1911 extension. More
Sandbach School Observed – Part 2: 1911 The Extended School
The new buildings required the demolition of the Round Chemistry building and they had to be attached to the end wall of the old school main schoolroom. They had a problem as they had to match the brickwork of the 1849 building. More
Sandbach School Observed – Part 1: The Original Building
I was at Sandbach School for 37 years and have worked with a lot of staff, some of whom had worked at the school for many years before I came. Some went to the school as pupils. They have pointed out bits of the school’s history to me over the years which I would have otherwise missed. More
Interview: Sarah Burns, Head Teacher – Part 2
Read the second section of Sarah Burns’ two-part Q&A with the Old Sandbachians’ Association, conducted by Ryan Grant, a long term friend of the Old Sandbachians’ Association. More
Interview: Sarah Burns, Head Teacher – Part 1
To help launch our new website, Headteacher Sarah Burns spoke to Ryan Grant. Sarah has seen some significant changes to Sandbach School during her time as Headteacher. Now into her 12th year in the role, she’s been explaining that despite preparing students for modern-day education, the school has retained the long-standing values upheld by pupils and staff alike for decades. More
Join us at The Royal Air Force Club in 2020
Our third visit to the RAF club promises to be our best yet. This wonderful opportunity to meet old friends and share memories of our common heritage. As well as Head Teacher Sarah Burns and members of her leadership team, we will this year have a special guest speaker. More