Learning

Learning happens both in and out of lessons, so both situations are valued.

English
with Martin & Meryl
Nearly all students study English Language to GCSE level at Sands – the course follows the
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Mathematics
with Nathan
All students at Sands do Maths and nearly all take a GCSE in it. However, no subjects at Sands are
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Art
with Steve
Art is housed in its own building on two floors with five separate specialist media areas
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Science
with Huw
The science lab has recently been fully refitted. There is a huge range of equipment to
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History
with Sean
We offer a fascinating syllabus up to GCSE that includes the Arab-Israeli Conflict, the study of a
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Cooking
with Sean
At Sands we feel that real life practical skills should sit alongside academics in the curriculum.
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Woodwork
with Peach
Whether it’s turning a bowl on the lathe for a christmas present, or helping to build the school’s
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Spanish
with Martin & Sean
Spanish at Sands is informal. It concentrates on building basic conversational language. The
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French
with Natalie
French is taught to GCSE but our prime concern is to build confidence in another language so
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Music
with Martin
Most young people enjoy having music in their lives. At Sands, they have the opportunity to
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ICT
with Ian
ICT is a popular part of life at Sands. There is a fully networked setup with individual accounts
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Geography
with Sean
Geography is a popular subject at Sands. It is taught up to GCSE by the same teacher, and in the
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Sport
Climbing trees, swimming in the river, water fights and Easter Egg Hunts on Dartmoor – these are
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Drama
with Meryl
Drama Games
Improvisation
Plays & Theatre Skills
Drama Festivals
LAMDA Acting Exams
Wide ranging
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