10 May 2024 – XP School

Bronze DofE Update !

The students will be wrapped up for 6pm for parents/carers that are collecting, please use the East Main gate side gravel car park due to the Rovers match, they have all done superb and I’m sure are looking forward to the real thing ! Miss Wadsley

Upcoming week in PE

Monday after school is athletics practise for all Year groups finishing at 4:30pm

Tuesday cheerleading practise finishing at 4:30pm.

Wednesday Rounder practise finishing at 4:30pm and Year 7 cricket fixture at home finishing at 5pm .

Thursday Cricket fixture for Year 9 after school finishing at 5pm.

Year 7 cricket festival away on Thursday for selected students (see team sheet) during school time 9am till 3pm. Please bring a packed lunch and a water bottle.

Bronze Dofe Update

Hi all Y9 parents/carers! All groups arrived back at XP safely, they have set up camp (practice only) and are now cooking, we anticipate due to the Rovers game on tonight to finish around 6.30-7pm, I will update again soon.

Sharing our Stories: 10/05/2024

Beautiful Work This Week

XPGPHC – How can we continue to make progress in public health?

Year 9 students at XPG have embarked on their “You Give Me Fever” Expedition, which has culminated in their inaugural Public Health conference, addressing the challenges of public health amidst the cost-of-living crisis. Through three case studies examining historical and current health influences, they explored the impact of living conditions, government structures, and scientific advancements on people’s well-being.

This comprehensive analysis has also resulted in a formal report that presented key health risks for Gateshead’s residents, particularly in the context of the cost-of-living crisis. The report will be shared with the Health and Social Care Committee in Parliament.

Art takes flight at XPG!

Freya, a Year 7 student at XP Gateshead has created a beautiful piece of work that has been awarded a place in one of the most prestigious art galleries in the world. The Royal Academy is famous for showcasing new and established artists, bringing their work to a whole new audience.

The Young Artists Summer show, which is open for submissions to students studying in the UK aged from 4 – 19, opens in London on the 16th July and runs until the 11th August.

Freya’s painting Mr Pigeon was part of the expedition ‘Do your bit’ and honours the sacrifice that carrier pigeons made during WW1 and has been chosen from 21,500 other submissions. A remarkable achievement for a clearly talented and inspiring young artist.

We’ll follow up this story when Freya’s artwork is in place at the Royal Academy!

Is Science enough to save lives?

As part of their Expedition ‘You Give Me Fever’, C28 celebrated their learning this week – complete with a gallery of their incredible artwork. They shared scientific writing about diseases and their impact on society, dating back to the middle ages.

They sold their prints to raise money for their DofE Expedition – and the content will also be made into a book later in the year!