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Governors - Sands School Ashburton

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A Dialogue with Parents. Choosing what to learn. Open days and visits. An introduction to the Governors at Sands. The governors at Sands are not like the governing bodies of others schools; they do not govern. So why have governors at all? Well, they are a legal requirement and they can have a useful role to play. The governors at Sands are:. A critical friend to the school; the termly governors’ meeting hears reports from the school administrator and from the students and this provides an opportunity fo...

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Ofsted inspections and surveys - Sands School Ashburton

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A Dialogue with Parents. Choosing what to learn. Open days and visits. Ofsted inspections and surveys. Our latest Ofsted inspection was in October 2013 when all of the school regulations were met in full and the inspectors judged the quality of our provision to be good with some outstanding features. We think their report is rather good because it really picks out how our democratic approach underpins student achievement and welfare. To check it out for yourself go here. Ofsted Surveys: Parent View.

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English - Sands School Ashburton

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A Dialogue with Parents. Choosing what to learn. Open days and visits. With Martin and Jenny. English is delivered by a team of two teachers and two LSAs. Nearly all students study English Language to GCSE level at Sands – the course follows the National Curriculum, covering all aspects of reading, writing and speaking and listening. In the younger groups we support students in developing literacy skills alongside their enjoyment of reading and writing. See what what it would be like to go to Sands.

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Art - Sands School Ashburton

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A Dialogue with Parents. Choosing what to learn. Open days and visits. The creative Arts are very very important at Sands. In a school where choice is so encouraged Art becomes central to the lives of many Students. It is not unusual for a student to spend most of their day working on their Art. Facilities for visual Art are exceptional for a small school. Provision for Art and Design was rated as outstanding during the 2007 OFSTED inspection. Singlepic id=571 w=320 h=240 float=]. Have a look around the ...

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Vacancies - Sands School Ashburton

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A Dialogue with Parents. Choosing what to learn. Open days and visits. Sands is a democratic secondary school and prospective employees need to have the ability to engage with students in accordance with our ethos of equal and shared rights and responsibilities. Please have a good look at our website as well as the job description before you decide to apply. There are no vacancies at present. Thank you for looking. See what what it would be like to go to Sands. A day in the life of Sands School.

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French and Spanish - Sands School Ashburton

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A Dialogue with Parents. Choosing what to learn. Open days and visits. With Natalie Torr, BA, PGCE. French and Spanish taught to GCSE but our prime concern is to build confidence in another language so children can make themselves understood in everyday situations in France. We go on summer cycle adventures in Brittany, and have had a school camp many times in France. See what what it would be like to go to Sands. A day in the life of Sands School. Get in touch with us.

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Exam Results - Sands School Ashburton

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A Dialogue with Parents. Choosing what to learn. Open days and visits. A word about performance tables. At Sands we have not changed our practice at all. We continue enter students for exams solely on the basis of what is best for the individual student. They gain GCSE qualifications that are fully recognised by colleges and employers but these often do not count for inclusion in the school’s performance data. For example:. In ICT we offer a GSCE course which is assessed through practical project work.

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Term Dates - Sands School Ashburton

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A Dialogue with Parents. Choosing what to learn. Open days and visits. Starts Monday 7th of September. Finishes Friday 11th of December (half-day). Half-term is from the 17th of October to the 1st of November. Half-term is from the 13. Half-term is from the 28. Of May to the 5. This calendar can be downloaded here. Note that School Camp will take place during the last two weeks of the summer term when the school will be closed for about 7 days. Provisional dates for 2016-17. Download 2016-17 term dates.

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Drama - Sands School Ashburton

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A Dialogue with Parents. Choosing what to learn. Open days and visits. 8220; The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination. Drama visit to London, Spring 2013. In Drama lessons students have opportunity to explore social, cultural and moral issues through topical stimuli and playtexts. Drama exercises are a core basis of the curriculum and students bond with each other through trust games and team buiding activities. Devised performance allows students to explore an issue or talking poin...