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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Opening of the Museum Cabinet
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