Sandymoor Mission

1. As a united family together we embark on an exciting voyage of discovery into a somewhat unchartered future. We are
proud to be developing the next generation of trail blazers who have a firm belief that, for them, anything is possible; that
their dreams are within reach. Pupils who are proud to be curious and creative and find new ways of achieving their
potential with the confidence and self-belief to fly!
We lead by example and live out this desire to 'inspire excellence together' by facing our fears to become stronger and
wiser through resilience and determination. We look after each other and work to make our community a better place to
live; whilst promoting an awareness of wider world issues.
Success to us is not only measured in academic outcomes; we value the wider, enrichment experience which educates the
whole child, giving our pupils improved life chances. We endeavour to actively remove barriers from youngsters lives as
best as we can to transform their future.
To us, education is a pursuit of the mind and to this end we encourage our school community to read, to learn, to
challenge and to debate in a place where everyone has a voice that is recognised as we work together to become greater.
We take pride in being the school that every child wants to remain a part of, even after they have graduated; the school
that has become more than a school; a family; a place of safety and warmth that remains in the hearts of our community
throughout their life.
Inspiring excellence together:-
'Our mission is simply to make a difference
both inside and outside the classroom'

3. Only the
best will do!
We afford positive
opportunities for all of our
students, in a safe and
stimulating environment
We have secured significant
improvements over the last 3 years;
shifting our progress 8 from -0.72 to
-0.3, going on to achieve +0.17 in
the summer of 2020.
Our curriculum is
ambitious and is
designed to give all
students the knowledge
and cultural capacity
they need to succeed in
life.
We have increased our 4+
and 5+ passes in English
and Maths significantly;
making us the most
improved school in Halton
We are a Liverpool City
Region Careers Hub.
Giving our children the
self belief to fly!
We are raising levels of
literacy and oracy to
improve the fluency of
subject-specific
language
Staff are
trained/developed to
become the best they
can be!

4. Providing ‘the best that has
been thought and said’
Our curriculum is embedded with cultural
opportunities but…there is always time to experience
more!
Each half-term we provide our students with
examples of enrichment opportunities to deepen
their thirst for learning and knowledge of the world
around them.
Read ahead for all sorts of cultural experiences on
offer…some are time-limited for this half term break
but the rest are on offer all the time…enjoy!

5. English & Drama
Today a reader, tomorrow a leader' Margaret Fuller
Why not delve into the wonderful world of reading and writing? Discover the hidden
complexity and the beauty of the English language. Hold tight and prepare to fall in love!
Links to local libraries
https://library.haltonbc.info/
https://livewirewarrington.co.uk/library
Pop along to Knowsley Library Service's
Facebook Page at 2pm on Thursday 29th
October
Free Globe Theatre virtual
tour https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/discover/about-us/virtual-tour/
Look at a show from the inside out!
https://uk.schoolofrockthemusical.com/360-tour/
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
learning/national-theatre-collection
(log in for pupils on MS Teams)

6. Mathematics
'Math is the only place where truth and
beauty mean the same thing' Danica
McKellar
See the beauty and wonder of mathematics;
appreciate how it shapes the world around
us.
https://informationisbeautiful.net/
Where the world’s data is visualised
Christmas Lectures
https://www.rigb.org/christmas-
lectures/watch/2019/secrets-and-lies/how-to-get-lucky
https://www.rigb.org/christmas-
lectures/watch/2019/secrets-and-lies/how-to-bend-the-rules
https://www.rigb.org/christmas-
lectures/watch/2019/secrets-and-lies/how-can-we-all-win
Ever wonder why we needs maths?
Watch this clip
https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/se
e-and-do/mathematics-winton-gallery

7. ScienceDid you know: 'Science' comes from the latin word
“scientia” meaning "knowledge"
Marvel about the world and question unexplainable
phenomena you.
Indestructible beetles?
https://news.sky.com/story/near-indestructible-beetle-is-
so-tough-it-can-survive-being-run-over-by-a-car-12110360
https://www.catalyst.org.uk/
Visit the museum virtually
https://www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/
Learn about important careers and ground breaking
work that has developed our science and industry to
what it is today and how it is continually developing in
line with the current issues faced by scientists and
engineers such as global warming and finding
alternatives for finite resources.
Dinosaurs and Natural World at The Museum of
Liverpool
Journey around the world and through
time to the beginning of life itself

8. Geography
'Geography is a subject which holds the key to our future' Michael Palin
https://www.italyguides.it/en/campania/pompeii
https://www.iceland360vr.com/themedvirtualtour/
waterfalls-tour/
https://historyview.org/library/amazon-rainforest/

9. History
'The more you know about the past, the better prepared you
are for the future' Theodore Roosevelt
Peek through the windows to the past and get ready to
investigate pivotal events of ancient and modern societies,
conflicts and cultures.
Bluecoat and slavery
Listen to a virtual talk about Bluecoat's history and the connection to the
transatlantic slave trade by David Olusola
http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk
Titanic and the untold story at The Museum of Liverpool
This compelling exhibition explores Liverpool's central role in the story
Ancient Egypt at The Museum of Liverpool
Join the museum on a 5000-year journey as you uncover the mysteries of
ancient Egypt. Whether it is exploring the mummy room, learning about
hieroglyphs, or reading spells from the Book of the Dead; discover what life
was like in the ancient world and learn all about the secrets to eternal life
Take a tour around Anne Frank’s house
https://www.annefrank.org/en/anne-frank/secret-annex/

10. Technology
Do you want to be the next Elon Musk, James Dyson or Melinda Gates?
Get your creative juices flowing as you are taken on a whirlwind tour through the
worlds of art, design, textiles and food. Prepare yourself for careers that have yet to be
invented!
Liverpool on wheels at The Museum of Liverpool
Liverpool's proud transport history is revealed through a fabulous array of vehicles built in and around Liverpool.
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Log in to our new subscription!!! This amazing resource means you have
over 250 years worth of information at your fingertips
https://www.britannica.com/
Artificial intelligence, robots and drones are currently being
developed for all industries, mental health, etc. and what
the future jobs are going to be within the newly keyed
"Industrial Revolution 4". Watch the video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNL0TznzqUo
https://www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/

11. Art and Textiles
Tate Liverpool
Discover new work, make connections between artists and explore optical art on
this route through Tate Liverpool
www.tate.org.uk
This exhibition explores
linking art in terms of
colour and line
Kandinsky painting
‘Cossacks’ is being studied
in Art in yr 7
This is super informative for yr 8.
Their project is bugs and insects.
Take photographs and draw from
them to get ready for the installation
art theme after half term.
This exhibition at the
Walker Art gallery will
be of interest to GCSE
Textiles students
https://www.britishmuseum.org/
collection/galleries/mexico
Y9 are studying Day of the Dead so
can virtually view the British
museum Mexican gallery here!
Click link to see our KS3 Summer Art
show 2020 (click to view)

12. Spanish
'A different language is a different vision of life' Federico Fellini
'One language sets you in a corridor for life, two languages open every
door along the way' Ludwig Wittgenstein
'Language is the road map of a culture' Frank Smith
Immerse yourself in the passion and vibrancy of Spain and Latin America. Delight
your senses by experiencing all the Spanish culture has to offer whilst developing
your linguistic ability.
Tour the jewel of Barcelona
La Sagrada Familia Cathedral
https://sagradafamilia.org/en/virtual-tour
Click below for a trip to Spain
with Mrs Sutcliffe
Yr 7 Day of the Dead in Mexico
https://cook.me/recipe/mexican-
day-dead-bread/ here they can
have a go at making the bread Pan
de Muerto. Watch the movies:
Book of Life or Coco.
Yr 8 House and Home
This link takes us to one of the
famous houses of Gaudi, Casa
Mila La Pedrera where you can
do some more research.
https://www.lapedrera.com/en
Yr 9 Family and friends
Spanish Royal Family. Check out
the vocabulary we have studied in
class
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ctlvuCr7Oa8
KS4 Freetime (sport, cinema and
books). Listen to well-known fairy
tales in Spanish. Pick one to read in
Spanish and summarise in Spanish.
https://www.thefablecottage.com/s
panish

13. Physical Education
A healthy mind starts with a healthy body. Prepare to fly!
Download the food scanner app and use this when shopping with a
parent or guardian – scan the foods & use the information to
choose healthier options – this will aid physical development.
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/food-facts/sugar#be-food-smart-
app
https://stadiumtours.liverpoolfc.com/tours
Highlights include, self-guided tour of Anfield Stadium,
The Liverpool FC Story & Museum & Steven Gerrard
Collection exhibition
Get your heart
pumping at Go
Ape or with a brisk
walk around our
amazing Albert
Dock

14. Fun for all the family
Where's Wally The Atkinson Museum
Saturday 24th October to Sat 31st October 11am-4pm free event
Join the search for Wally with your family at The Atkinson. This spooky
museum search is organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books.
You can also join the fun virtually too by visiting the website; will he be
hiding with the Egyptian mummy's or hiding in outer space? Who
knows?
www.theatkinson.co.uk
The Ice Cream Farm
A family friendly tourist attraction bursting with all of the fun
you need in Cheshire.
www.theicecreamfarm.co.uk
Martin Mere Pond Detectives
Scoop up your net and fish around in their fantastic pond zone.
What will you discover (weekends only)
www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/martin-mere/