The students created the film clip themselves, they have interviewed staff, students and captured the process. We can’t wait to share this with you at our Arts Festival on 25th June 2026 – SAVE THE DATE!!!
And that’s a wrap! Great stories from Silver DofE group today
Lots of tired students but all very proud of their amazing experience!
Something Better Change – A visit from KAS
Following last week’s trip to London, we welcomed the Year 9 Crew from King Alfred School to XP Doncaster this week. The students immediately dived back into their collaborative Learning Expedition, ‘Something Better Change’, starting the day with a Crew Circle to reconnect and refocus their work. Our students then led authentic ambassador tours, showing our guests exactly how we build community, develop character, and craft beautiful work across our schools.
The combined Crew spent the rest of their time tackling our central Guiding Question: ‘What sort of education would we design for our own children?’ Working with great compassion and respect, the students analysed their notes from last week and began the messy, exciting process of drafting their initial ideas – proving what happens when young people are empowered to get smart to do good in the world.
The day finished on a high with students ready and resolute to continue this important collaboration. They decided that they wanted to share their thoughts more widely and engage with a wider range of stakeholders. A film of the initial stages of the Expedition will help to spread their message and we can use this as a springboard for further work next term.
We think this is the beginning of a beautiful, and agency filled, friendship.
Year 10 (C29) Mock Exams
Now that mock exams have been marked, moderated and graded; students will be receiving the their results today. Students will receive two grade cards. The first details the grades for this set of exams. The second provides subject teachers predicted grades for the final exams in Year 11. These predictions are informed by mock grades, but also other assessments that students have done over the year as well as attendance and Habits of Work and Learning.
After half term, you will have received an invite into school for a Teacher-Student Led Conference where students will reflect on their progress with subject teachers and parents. This will also provide an opportunity for parents to ask any subject specific questions directly.
In Year 11, students will sit two more rounds of mock exams in order to prepare for the final GCSEs. We of course hope and expect students to work hard, get smart and be kind over the next year to give them the very best chance of success.
If you have any questions or queries, please contact your child’s Crew Leader or subject teacher in the first instance.
Best wishes,
Mr Voltaire and the Year 10 Team.
XP Festival of Arts and Culture 2026
On Thursday 25th June, 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.
Get your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.com/xptrust/t-oemmpmr
Sharing our Stories: 22/05/2026
Beautiful work this week
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!
To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
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Fieldwork to the Deep @ Norton Infants
Being Crew, Showing Courage and Confidence for Exams! @ XP Doncaster
Ancient Greek Pottery @ Norton Juniors
Share your stories with us!
Write to us at comms@xptrust.org – we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!
Exciting Opportunity for those interested in AI!
Do you have a young person who is curious about technology, enjoys solving problems, and wants to help shape the future?
Applications are now open for a fully funded residential AI Summer School for students aged 14–17. Participants will have the opportunity to work with experts, visit leading organisations, and collaborate with like-minded young people from across the country.
Find out more about the programme and last year’s highlights here:
Ready to apply?
Please note that the programme takes place during our first week back at school due to differing term dates. We are keen to support students who successfully secure a place, so please let us know if you apply!
Applications close on 12th June.
C28 – Being Crew, Showing Courage and Confidence for Exams!
This morning was another brilliant start to the day with C28 before their English exam! Over the past few weeks, Crew breakfasts have become part of every morning exam; a chance to come together, have some breakfast, go over last minute revision and check in with each other before heading into their exams.
A huge thank you also has to go to the C28 Crew Leaders, who have been giving up their own time each morning to support students during exam time. Whether that has been organising breakfast, helping with revision, calming nerves or simply being there for conversations before exams, their support has made a massive difference.
I am so proud of the resilience and maturity Year 11 are showing throughout exam season. It is a long and tiring few weeks, but they continue to show up, support one another and give everything their best effort in revision sessions!
I know they are going to smash their English exam this morning! They have absolutely earned the chance to rest and recharge before the final push begins after half term.
Lost Property – 21/05/26
This week’s lost property has now been organised and is ready for collection.
If you have recently misplaced any clothing, footwear, or personal belongings, please visit the XP Office to check whether your items have been handed in.
All unclaimed items will be held until the end of next week. After this time, any remaining belongings will be donated to charity so they can be put to good use.
If you think you may have lost something, please come and check as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Crew Brunel
