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Newsletter December 2019

December 18, 2019 OSA Admin 0

Today I read a few interesting facts. At the weekend Man United will play their 4000th consecutive game with a home-grown talent in their match day squad, a record dating back to 1937. A Conservative MP will represent Leigh (in Greater Manchester) for the first time since the constituency was formed in 1887.

Sandbach School Observed – Part 1: The Original Building

December 8, 2019 OSA Admin 0

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.

Interview: Sarah Burns, Head Teacher – Part 1

November 21, 2019 OSA Admin 0

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.

Join us at The Royal Air Force Club in 2020

November 19, 2019 OSA Admin 0

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.

Opening of the Museum Cabinet

October 23, 2019 OSA Admin 0

Former pupils of Sandbach School, belonging to the Old Sandbachians’ Association recently held their AGM and Annual Dinner at the school. The opportunity was taken to formally open the bespoke extension to the museum cabinet in which a vast array of memorabilia from the past is displayed

London Reception 2018

September 23, 2019 OSA Admin 0

A great turnout for 2018’s London Reception at The Royal Air Force Club in London. Check out some highlights from Saturday’s fabulous London Reception. Posted by Jeff Lewis on Sunday, 18 March 2018  

Obituary: Karol Gajewski

August 17, 2019 OSA Admin 0

Passed away on 29th July, 2019, aged 67. Formerly of Sandbach and a much respected history teacher at Sandbach School for 30 years. He was the husband of Marion, father of Andrew and Catherine, father-in-law to Jack and grandfather to Eloise and Susanna. He was a keen photographer, violinist and active member of St Joseph’s RC Church, Accrington.