Hands-on math in action! 📐 Today in session 3, XP students took their learning outside to label right-angled triangles. They then put Pythagoras’ theorem to the test, successfully calculating missing sides on the triangles they drew.
Excellent work well done!
We can’t wait to welcome our community to the XP Festival tomorrow! To ensure the day runs smoothly for our entire Crew, here are a few quick logistics:
Currently (at 7.00am Wednesday 24 June) there is an Amber warning in place by the Met Office and temperatures are expected to reach approximately 30 degrees at some points during the Festival.
As we are expecting hot weather please make sure that:
Food and drinks will be available from 4pm through Relish. Please note this is an alcohol free event.
There is no designated seating. You are welcome to bring your own portable chairs or picnic blankets so you can sit comfortably and enjoy the performances.
Parking for the festival is completely free if you use Doncaster Rovers Car Park 3. Accessible parking is available – please ask a Steward on arrival.
This event is free, but we will welcome donations on the day to support future XP Live Events. Your contributions help us continue to provide authentic, creative platforms where our young people can craft beautiful work and share their stories.
See you tomorrow!
On 3rd July, our Year 8 students will be taking part in an exciting fieldwork visit to We Care Into the Future at the Doncaster Dome – a highly regarded careers event that introduces young people to the huge range of opportunities available within health and social care.
We Care Into the Future has become one of the region’s most successful and well-recognised careers events, welcoming thousands of students from schools across Doncaster and Bassetlaw. The event is widely seen as a benchmark for early careers engagement within the NHS, and we are delighted that our students will have the opportunity to be part of it.
We hope the day will spark new interests, raise aspirations and give students a deeper understanding of the many ways they could make a difference through a career in health and social care.
Students will be leaving school at 1pm, lunch will be earlier as a result (12pm).
Students will return to school from the Dome at 14:45 so will leave school at normal time, there will not be a need to make alternative arrangements.
We are working to have this rectified as soon as possible. Please email with anything urgent in the meantime. We will update here once this is resolved.
Thanks
Mrs Salter
Tickets are available at XP East reception. Let’s celebrate all the success this year.
We are delighted to celebrate the success of two talented XP East students who have recently been selected to represent two prestigious football teams across Doncaster.
Their selections are a fantastic achievement and reflect the dedication, hard work, and commitment they have shown both on and off the pitch. Competing at a high level of football requires discipline, resilience, and a passion for the game—qualities that both students demonstrate every day.
Representing their respective teams will provide them with exciting opportunities to develop their skills, compete against strong opposition, and showcase their talent across the region. Being chosen to play at this level is a significant accomplishment and highlights the growing sporting talent within our school community.
At XP East, we are incredibly proud of our students’ achievements, whether in the classroom, through expedition learning, or in extracurricular activities such as sport. These selections are a testament not only to the students’ dedication but also to the support of their families, coaches, teammates, and the wider school community.
We look forward to following their progress throughout the season and celebrating their future successes. We wish both students the very best as they take on this exciting challenge and continue to represent XP East with pride, determination, and sportsmanship.
Congratulations to both players on this outstanding achievement—we can’t wait to see what the future holds!
What an incredible two days of athletics for our Year 7–10 students at Doncaster and District.
Our athletes showed that success comes from hard work, determination, and the courage to give their very best. Every race run, every jump taken, and every throw made reflected the dedication and resilience of our students.
🌟 Year 7
🌟 Year 8
🌟 Year 9
While these results are certainly worth celebrating, what inspires us most is the character shown by our students. They supported one another, pushed through challenges, and represented our school with pride. Their achievements remind us that success is not just about winning—it is about having the confidence to step forward, work hard, and never stop striving to be better than yesterday.
To every student who competed: you have shown what is possible when talent meets effort. Be proud of what you have achieved, and let this be the motivation to keep aiming higher. The future is bright, and this is only the beginning. 💙🏅🏃♀️🏃♂️
“Success isn’t always measured by the medals you win, but by the courage you show in chasing your goals.”.
There are some invitations you just have to read twice. When Chris and Emma were invited to Buckingham Palace for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards 70th-anniversary celebration, they were absolutely thrilled. To share in such a monumental milestone in a truly wonderful place was a massive honor.
Here is a quick recap of their unforgettable royal garden party!
They couldn’t have asked for better British weather- the sun was shining gorgeously across the immaculate palace grounds. Emma and Chris spent the afternoon exploring the stunning gardens and enjoying a delicious afternoon tea with a slice of royal cake.
The atmosphere was buzzing, made even more special by an incredible lineup of guest speakers who came out to celebrate 70 years of youth empowerment. Here are a few that they managed to listen to:
The absolute pinnacle of the day was hearing from His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT GCVO himself. Witnessing him champion the incredible legacy of the DofE awards on the palace lawns was a moment Emma and Chris won’t ever forget.
As the afternoon wound down, Emma and Chris felt incredibly grateful. It was an absolute privilege to be invited, to soak in the history, and to share this beautiful experience together. Cheers to 70 years of the DofE Awards—a day they’ll be talking about for a very long time!
We’re advertising for various roles across our Trust!
Learning Coach at XP Doncaster
To find out more, visit: https://xptrust.org/careers-at-xp/current-vacancies/
Curious about the XP Festival lineup?
Here’s a hint: students from every XP Trust school will be sharing their passions through vibrant art installations, dance, storytelling, and live music! This is a key moment in our XP Live programme, giving young people authentic opportunities to produce and perform work that has agency and legacy.
Get your tickets here!
