Sandwell Academy

Oct 22

Our students had an incredible day at Girton College, University of Cambridge! The visit began with a talk on what happens at university, followed by a tour of the college to see what life in Higher Education is really like. Students then had the chance to: • Ask current Cambridge students about t...Read more

Our students had an incredible day at Girton College, University of Cambridge! The visit began with a talk on what happens at university, followed by a tour of the college to see what life in Higher Education is really like. Students then had the chance to: • Ask current Cambridge students about their university experiences and how they prepared for the application process • Take part in taster lectures on the search for extra-terrestrial life • Explore why the Humanities are important, including meeting Girton College’s very own Egyptian mummy, Hermione! Our students were a real credit to the academy, asking pertinent questions and giving thoughtful, considered answers. We’re so proud of you all! . . . #UniversityOfCambridge #GirtonCollege #Cambridge #HigherEducation #UniversityVisit #FutureGoals #Aspirations #SandwellAcademy

Oct 21

Our Year 9 students headed off on their second trip of the Forward Thinking programme for a Subject Taster Day, getting a real taste of university life! Students sat in on mock lectures in two very different subjects: • English Literature: exploring monsters in literature, before designing monsters...Read more

Our Year 9 students headed off on their second trip of the Forward Thinking programme for a Subject Taster Day, getting a real taste of university life! Students sat in on mock lectures in two very different subjects: • English Literature: exploring monsters in literature, before designing monsters of their very own. • Biology: learning how certain autoantibodies can make people more vulnerable to developing Type 1 Diabetes, then carrying out a practical test to see if these antibodies were present in samples. A brilliant day of curiosity, creativity and science. Well done Year 9!

Oct 21

It’s T Levels Week, and what better way to mark it than with a Health and Social Care T Level talk from @Sandwell College! Our students learned what a T Level is and how it combines classroom learning with real industry experience. They also got hands-on with specialist equipment, seeing first-hand...Read more

It’s T Levels Week, and what better way to mark it than with a Health and Social Care T Level talk from @Sandwell College! Our students learned what a T Level is and how it combines classroom learning with real industry experience. They also got hands-on with specialist equipment, seeing first-hand how it’s used in health and social care settings. The team also gave students valuable advice on whether a T Level could be the right route into their desired career, helping them make informed choices about their next steps. A huge thank you to Sandwell College for an engaging and insightful session! #TLevelsWeek #TLevels #HealthAndSocialCare #CareersEducation #PostSixteenOptions #SandwellCollege #SandwellAcademy

Oct 19

Our latest Safeguarding Newsletter has been emailed to all parents and carers today! Inside you'll find: • Updated safeguarding information • Local news • Events that have taken place within the Academy Please take a moment to have a read. If you haven't received it, check your junk folder or get ...Read more

Our latest Safeguarding Newsletter has been emailed to all parents and carers today! Inside you'll find: • Updated safeguarding information • Local news • Events that have taken place within the Academy Please take a moment to have a read. If you haven't received it, check your junk folder or get in touch with the Academy office. . . . #Safeguarding #SafeguardingNewsletter #ParentsAndCarers #KeepingChildrenSafe #SchoolCommunity #SandwellAcademy

Oct 19

🌟Alumni Spotlight: Josh Baker 🌟 As we celebrate T Level Week, we're proud to spotlight our former student, Josh Barker, who attended Sandwell Academy from 2017-2022 and is now working as a Civil Engineer with Balfour Beatty on the HS2 project. Josh is a perfect example of the opportunities that ...Read more

🌟Alumni Spotlight: Josh Baker 🌟 As we celebrate T Level Week, we're proud to spotlight our former student, Josh Barker, who attended Sandwell Academy from 2017-2022 and is now working as a Civil Engineer with Balfour Beatty on the HS2 project. Josh is a perfect example of the opportunities that T Levels can provide. After finishing Year 11 at Sandwell Academy, he progressed to a T Level at Thomas Telford UTC, where he secured an industry placement that led to him being offered a full-time role with the company. T Levels are designed to combine classroom learning with meaningful industry experience, and Josh's success demonstrates the real impact they can have in helping young people transition into skilled careers. We are incredibly proud of everything Josh has achieved and look forward to seeing where his career takes him next. #SandwellAcademy #AlumniSpotlight #TLevelWeek #TLevels #StudentSuccess #CivilEngineering #HS2 #CareersEducation #EmployerEngagement #ProudToBeSA #FutureReady