The Old Sandbachians’ Association is delighted to announce another – and hopefully final – new date for our much Covid-postponed London 2022 Reception. This popular event was originally due to be held in March 2020.
Following the recent sad passing of Sandbach School teacher and legend, Geoff Piggot, and in recognition of the importance that Sandbach School played in Geoff’s life, the hearse carrying Geoff to his private funeral passed through the grounds of the School
Peter Manning, who attended Sandbach School between 1940 and 1947, died peacefully earlier this year at the age of 91. He relished his time at Sandbach, representing the football, cricket and rugby teams.
The Old Sandbachians’ Association is deeply saddened to announce Sean Worth died on 22nd October 2021, quite suddenly.
Sean was at the school in the year from 1973 -1980. He was a regular contributor to our Facebook group.
We have had many enquiries about the arrangements for Geoff’s funeral, which is a reflection of the huge respect and affection that so many Old Sandbachians had for him.
His family have decided on a private funeral service. The hearse will drive through the grounds of the School.
It is with incredible sadness that we have to let you know that Geoff Piggott passed away on Tuesday (12th October). Geoff joined the staff as Head of Geography in 1954, remaining at the school until his retirement in 1987. He served under five headmasters and covered five generations of pupils.
The Old Sandbachians’ Association was deeply saddened to hear of the death on 13th September 2021 of Michael Robinson, an “old boy” of the school, suddenly, at the age of 50.
The Old Sandbachians’ Association was saddened to hear of the death of former headteacher of Sandbach School, Reverend Jon Francis.
Rev. Francis, a music and education graduate who was ordained in his early 20s, had studied music in Birmingham.
Sarah Burns, Headteacher, says thank you for the support of the Old Sandbachians’ Association and explains how the school continues to help in these difficult COVID times.
The Old Sandbachians Association is saddened to hear this week of the death of the former headteacher of Sandbach School, Reverend Jon Francis. Reverend Francis served as headteacher from 1986 to 1991.
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