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Sandfield is excited to celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 5th March, a wonderful opportunity to promote reading for pleasure across our whole school community.

Throughout the day, children will take part in a range of fun activities, including an Emoji “Guess the Book Title” game, Drop Everything and Read—where a bell rings and everyone stops to enjoy their book or listen to a story—and buddy reading sessions, with older pupils sharing books with younger children.

Every child has also received a digital Book Week token, which can be exchanged free of charge for a book at most local retailers simply by scanning the code. Children are welcome to bring in a favourite book from home to enjoy during DEAR time or to share with friends.

At Sandfield, we are proud to nurture a strong reading culture supported by our wonderful team of parent volunteers, grandparents, local solicitors, and students from GHS, who all give their time to hear children read. We also encourage families to make use of the fantastic resource that is Guildford Library, where signing up for a library card is completely free. In addition, all of our iPads have the Libby app, allowing children with a library card to access a wide range of digital books from multiple library catalogues.

If you are interested in becoming a reading volunteer, please contact the school or see the link on our website: Visitors, Volunteering and Work Experience at Sandfield - sandfield.surrey.sch.uk

I am specifically looking for reading volunteers for Key Stage 2.

Many thanks

Miss McIllroy

English Lead

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SANDFIELD SUPERSTARS, Celebrating Talents Across our School

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SANDFIELD SUPERSTARS, Celebrating Talents Across our School

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Future F1 Champion

Teddy began his racing journey with indoor electric karting at TeamSport, quickly earning multiple podium finishes. He then moved to outdoor petrol karting, competing in the Sandown Daytona Championship. Across eight rounds, he secured three podiums and finished an impressive 8th out of 33 drivers.

Over half term, Teddy passed the Daniel Ricciardo Series driver evaluation at Silverstone and will now compete in the championship. With his own kart and preparations underway for his ARKS test, he’s close to earning his Motorsport UK licence—opening the door to racing across the country.

Teddy’s resilience, determination, and passion for motorsport have driven him forward, helping him make new friends and learn every day. A fantastic achievement and an exciting start to his racing career.

Let us know about your children’s talents so we can celebrate them together.

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Reception Class

This week in Maths, Reception have been learning how to measure length and height using cubes. The children enjoyed comparing the lengths of their ‘worms’ and sticks, as well as measuring and comparing each other’s heights.

PE day for Reception Class is on Mondays

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Year 1 & 2

Year 1 and Year 2 have been busy exploring famous London landmarks as part of their geography learning.

Using iPads and Seesaw, the children took virtual visits to iconic sites including St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London and the London Eye. They were excited to discover and remember so many fascinating facts about each landmark.

All of this new knowledge will help them next week when they begin writing their very own non‑chronological reports about London. What an inspiring start to their project!

Year 1 & 2 Trip to Wisley

Payment information is now available on your app, please make a note of the deadline of Monday 13th April 2026

PE days for Year 1 & Year 2 are on Mondays and Wednesdays

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Year 3 & 4

Lower Key Stage 2 have had a fantastic start to the second half of term and have been tackling their English lessons with enthusiasm and creativity.

This week will be writing a setting description about the Amazon Rainforest, and we have been practicing using our senses when listening to a rainforest soundscape to generate some expanded noun phrases. The children have also been looking at different photographs of the Amazon layers and the animals and plants which live there and sharing their ideas for describing what they see. A great start everyone!

Year 3 Trip to The Albury Estate

Payment information is now available on your app, please make a note of the deadline of Monday 13th April 2026

PE days for Year 3 & Year 4 are Tuesdays & Thursdays

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On Wednesday, we were delighted to welcome David Maguire, a computing specialist, who worked with both children and staff throughout the day.

David taught all 60 children in Years 5 and 6 how to use Tinkercad, enabling them to design 3D models of buildings. In Year 3, pupils used the Microbits app to program their names to appear in flashing lights. Finally, in Year 2, the children explored ARMaker, creating augmented-reality monsters that appeared within their classroom.

David also spent time with staff, supporting the development of our computing curriculum to ensure it remains as engaging and exciting as possible, using the very latest technology.

Dodgeball update will come next week! Please click here to see all the latest sports news and fixtures.

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Year 5 & 6

Before half term, we had a fantastic time using modroc to sculpt model birds, bringing together cross-curricular art and scientific learning. Inspired by our work on evolution and Charles Darwin’s finches, the children explored how different beaks and body shapes help birds adapt to their environments. Their creations included everything from delicate bluetits and bright robins to various finches and even an impressive mallard duck and sparrowhawk!

PE days for Year 5 & Year 6 are Thursdays and Fridays

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Children in Celebration Assembly were:

Year R: Umar and Scarlett

Year 1: Luna and Alistair

Year 2: Sanay and Nikka

Year 3: Varun and Tishen

Year 4: Akram, Thayel and Harrison

Year 5: Boris and Alyssa

Year 6: Harry and Faith

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School Meals

Don't forget to order your child's school meal for next week!

Useful Links

You can now find all of our parents forms on our website:

https://sandfield.surrey.sch.uk/forms-for-parents/

CONTACT US!

All parents please use the Message module on your MCAS app to contact the school.

To report an absence and upload documents for medical appointments etc. use the Attendance Module on your MCAS app.

T: 01483 566586

E: parents@sandfield.surrey.sch.uk

I: Follow us on Instagram

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Please check the School Diary on your MCAS app for day-to-day information.

Monday 02/03/2026

Secondary School allocations out to all Year 6 Parents today

Thursday 05/03/2026

World Book Day. This year all WBD vouchers will be digital.

Monday 09/03/2026

Year 1 & 2 visit to Holy Trinity Church, please let your child's class teacher know via Seesaw if you can help walk the children to and from the church.

Tuesday 10/03/2026

Year 5 & 6 Trip to the Odeon Guildford to see Paddington!

Thursday 12/03/2026

Year 6 Football Competition at Boxgrove - squad to be announced

Thursday 19th March 2026

Year 5 & 6 Cross Country Competition at Rydes Hill Common - squad to be announced

Friday 20/03/2026

Year 6 Netball Tournament at Surrey Sports Park - squad to be announced

Monday 23/03/2026

Ramadan & Ied Celebrations from 15:00 in the playground, everyone is welcome!

Friday 27/03/2026

End of Term - please ensure that your child is collected promptly at 1:30pm

All Club and Wrap Around Care Information is on the Website Calendar

Please click the link here for all Term Dates and Inset Dates