Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust from this week. To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
Year 3 Family Learning @ Green Top
We’re going on an egg hunt @ Plover
Tectonic Plates @ Carcroft School
G31 Year 7 POL – Tonight! @ XP Gateshead
Eggsellent Effort Class 6 @ Norton Infants
Digging into our New Expedition @ Norton Juniors
We now have a new dedicated news email so that you can send your stories, updates or ideas about potential news articles directly to us in Comms.
It might be something you or your students have achieved, a charity you’re supporting or anything at all that deserves a wider audience.
Write to us at news@xptrust.org – we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!
Green Top School is looking for a caring, committed and creative teacher to join our team on a maternity cover contract.
If you want to work in a school that values collaboration, Crew, and doing what’s best for kids, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit our website to find out more and apply:
https://xptrust.org/teacher-for-maternity-cover-green-top-school/
Dear Parents and Families of Students in Year 10,
Our Year 10 students are now at a stage in Key Stage 4 where they are ready to undertake their first round of mock GCSE examinations. These will take place during the week commencing April 28th. As this is the first set of mocks students have done, it will not be a full set, and instead students will sit a small sample from each of our core subjects to get them used to the process of preparing and sitting exams. Please see the timetable attached below.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s Crew Leader in the first instance.
Best wishes,
The Year 10 Team
Please find attached the enrichment timetable for April-May. The full timetable will run from next week however some activities are running this week please see the lead member of staff.
Join Our Crew – Maths Teacher Vacancy at XP Doncaster
We’re currently looking for a talented and passionate Maths Teacher to join us at XP Doncaster. Our approach to education is different – through Crew, Expeditions, and a culture of compassion, we support our students to do work that truly matters.
If you’re an educator who wants to be part of something meaningful and collaborative, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now: https://xptrust.org/careers-at-xp/current-vacancies/
We’re excited to announce two fantastic opportunities to join the team at XP Gateshead.
We’ve got vacancies for:
Faculty Leader for Arts
Teacher of Art and Design
Teacher of English and History
Learning Coach (Teaching Assistant)
At XP, we do things differently. Our approach to education is rooted in Crew, beautiful work, and purposeful learning. If you believe in developing meaningful relationships with students, delivering real-world learning, and fostering creativity in every corner of the curriculum – we’d love to hear from you. XP Gateshead is part of the XP Trust family of schools, and we’re proud to offer an innovative, supportive and collaborative working environment.
Apply now and find out more: https://xptrust.org/careers-at-xp/current-vacancies/
Come and be part of something special. #JoinOurCrew
Good Morning parents,
Year 9 will be presenting their learning for their expedition “You give me fever” on Wednesday 16th April, 4:15 – 5:45.
This is a whole year 9 event in which your child will be showcasing their learning in a health conference. It is an integral part of XP culture for students to have this opportunity and is crucial to their development in school and afterwards therefore attendance is, as ever, compulsory.
If you or your child is unable to attend please contact the crew leader who will let us know. If there are any students absconding from POL they will be expected to present to a group of peers and staff in school.
Thanks for your support.
Please see attached our in-school study offer for over the Easter break. The timetable has been updated to include an additional 3D Design session on Monday 7th April.
Morning sessions will run from 10am – 12pm, and afternoon sessions will run from 12:30 – 2:30pm (with the exception of BTEC Sport on 10.04.2025, which will run from 9:30am).
All sessions will take place in XP East’s building, so students should head there to meet staff.
These sessions will really support each subject so if you can attend, please do.
Any questions, please get in touch with myself or your child’s crew leader or subject teacher.
3D design students have a revision session opportunity on Monday 7th April. Mr. Jackson will be in from 10am – 2pm and will work with students to prepare for the upcoming exams w/c 21st April
As we reflect on another incredible term, Crew Brunel has shown what it means to work together, embracing challenges, and celebrating each other’s achievements. This term has been filled with successes, meaningful reflections on our Habits of Work and Learning (HoWLs), and unforgettable moments of community spirit.
One of the shining stars of our school celebration was Pippa, our Crew Champion for the term! Pippa earned the most praise points for our crew, a true testament to her work ethic and positive attitude. Her consistency in both her academic work and her supportive nature towards others has made her a role model for the rest of the crew. We are all so proud of her and look forward to seeing her continue to shine in the future.
As we head into the next term, Crew Brunel is more motivated than ever to continue growing and achieving together. We know that success isn’t just about grades; it’s about the relationships we build, the challenges we overcome, and the way we support each other along the way. Crew Brunel has shown that with hard work, dedication, and a commitment to our HoWLs, there is no limit to what we can achieve. Here’s to another fantastic term of success, learning, and community.
Have a wonderful Easter break!
Miss Mitchell
