Our Year 11 Leavers’ Celebration which will take place on Thursday, 26th June 2025 from 3:30pm – 5:30pm!
We will hold our final community meeting at 3:30. This will be a chance to reminisce on C27’s time at XP and share staff appreciations for students, and for Phase Leads and our Key Stage Lead to share their final word!
Students can (and should!) also bring a white shirt – t-shirt or traditional ‘school shirt’ to be signed by students and staff!
We look forward to celebrating all of their hard work next week!
It was fantastic to be back in crew this morning with Crew Sinfield!
We got back into crew norms and started to prepare for our next SLC’s. Crew really listened to the importance of reflecting over the last expedition and HOWLS ready for their SLC’s. As it’s the last one of year 8 we discussed using this as preparation for passage presentations next year and how we need to manage the time we have and make sure we are ready for when our SLC happens.
All students who have been given a letter for the BTEC Sports leader event on the athletics track on Wednesday 18th June please ensure you have plenty of water, a hat and suncream tomorrow due to the hot weather. Students will also need to come in PE kit and bring a packed lunch.
On Friday 11th July, XP Doncaster will be transformed into a creative hub of performance, exhibition, and celebration – and we can’t wait to welcome you!
Expect a packed line-up of student-led performances including original music, dance, spoken word and drama. From samba to saxophones, DJs to jazz, our young artists will take to the stage with energy, skill and passion.
Art Exhibitions & Creative Showcases
Wander through beautiful student work and installations created as part of Learning Expeditions from across our schools. These pieces reflect deep thinking, real-world issues and the craftsmanship we value across the Trust.
‘XP Live’ Bands and Performers
Enjoy the latest in our growing XP Live programme – showcasing student bands, solo artists, and collaborations with professional musicians. This year, we’re proud to programme lots of original music and elevate voices across every year group.
Community & Family
You can expect a welcoming atmosphere! The Festival is also a chance to bring together families and communities. Whether you’re here to watch your child perform or soak in the vibe, there’s something for everyone.
The first of the year 10 taster days will take place on Thursday 19th June at John Leggott college. Students will be leaving school at 9.30am and should arrive back by 3:15pm depending on traffic. All students will be provided with a lunch at the college or they can bring a packed lunch and will take part in a taster session in the morning and afternoon. The students have chosen the sessions that they would like to attend. XP Is proud to offer students a range of opportunities to help them make informed decisions about their next steps as they prepare to move into year 11.
The 2nd opportunity is Doncaster college on the 24th June, again students have chosen their taster sessions and will receive a letter this week with information about what they need to wear for the sessions. As Doncaster college has more vocational subjects this is really important. Doncaster college will provide meal vouchers for all students entitled to free school meals. Otherwise students should bring a packed lunch or can purchase a meal in the cafe, please be aware the college has a cashless payment system.
Our 3rd college visit on 14th July is to New College Doncaster, this is a morning visit and students have chosen 2 taster sessions. Lunch will be back at school so they will not need to change their usual routine.
This is a fantastic opportunity for students to begin to think about their choices as they prepare to leave XP.
This week Year 7 and 8 students visited The Laurel school for theirs first rounders fixture. Students played against Laurel and Don Valley. The sun was shining and some amazing rounders was played. Year 7 lost their games by 1/2 a rounder which was really un lucky. The year 8 team drew against Don Valley but lost their last game to Laurel. We had some amazing batting during both games. Looking forward to the next ones.
Another first this week was the cricket fixture against STW. Students demonstrated some great techniques during the match. Well done everyone make sure to come along to practice next week.
All secondary students at XP are expected to bring in a school-managed iPad every day, giving them access to Google Docs, iMovie, GarageBand and Adobe Creative Cloud apps alongside many other school purchased apps.To enable this, we run a great value Parental Contribution Scheme which offers all our parents affordable options to provide the latest iPad with a keyboard case and trackpad, screen protector and pencil plus AppleCare. The total cost for this in 2025/26 is £455, and parents can spread this cost over up to 36 months, or less than £3 per week.To order your child’s ipad, please click on the Order Form below: Order formAny parents needing financial support can let us know on the order form so we can look at different options together.
The iPad scheme includes;
iPad 128GB, with charger
Logitech keyboard case with trackpad
Skriva Stylus
Tempered glass screen protector
AppleCare + for two years
Jamf device management and security
Adobe Creative Cloud apps + more
Warranties and insurance
The extended warranty is covered by Apple for the first two years. You handle your own claims through Apple Support on the App Store. Further information can be found at AppleCare Products – iPad – Apple (UK)We supply an initial glass screen protector, then any replacement screen protectors required will need to be purchased by you. Apple charges £25 for a broken screen.Loss or theft of the iPad should be covered by your personal home insurance.
Costs
The total retail cost of these items bought separately would be £595.00. Through our purchase scheme the cost to you is £455.00.
Payment options
£455.00 as a one-off payment
£37.92 per month for 12 months (£8.75 per week)
£18.96 per month for 24 months (£4.38 per week)
£12.64 per month for 36 months (£2.92 per week)
If you require financial support with this, please highlight this on the form when placing your order and we will get in touch with you.If your child will be in Year 10, the maximum option you can choose will be the 24 month option. If your child will be in Year 11, the maximum option you can choose will be the 12 month option.The balance will be applied to your ParentPay account for you to manage your own payments. This will be closely monitored by the school in line with XP Trust Credit Control Policy to ensure payments are on track, depending on the payment option you selected.We encourage you to ensure timely payments to avoid any disruptions in your child’s access to the device.If your circumstances change, and you can no longer afford to contribute the agreed payment option please contact us, and we will work with you on a revised payment plan.At the end of your child’s time in school the device can be kept by the family if the balance has been paid in full.
How to order
To order your child’s ipad, please click on the Order Form below: Order form
On Friday 11th July, the XP Festival of Arts and Culture returns to XP Doncaster, bringing together students, families, staff and artists for a joyful celebration of creativity and community.
Throughout the day, you’ll experience live music, powerful performances, vibrant art installations, and the beautiful work that defines XP. Students from every XP Trust school will be contributing, sharing their talents and passions through exhibitions, dance, storytelling, and more – all designed to connect, inspire and make a difference.
The festival is a key moment in our XP Live programme – a growing Trust-wide initiative that gives young people authentic opportunities to produce, perform and create. It builds on our commitment to purposeful learning and supports our belief that every child can do meaningful, creative work that impacts the wider world.
More details on the line-up will be shared soon – we can’t wait to welcome you.
