E30 – Mud, maps and misdirection

DofE Camp Update

After a full day of Duke of Edinburgh walking, navigating and working together as Crew, we are pleased to let you know that everyone has arrived safely at camp.

Students have shown brilliant character throughout the day, supporting each other, staying positive and demonstrating the kindness and teamwork that sit at the heart of XP. These experiences help our young people build confidence, independence and a strong sense of belonging as part of something bigger than themselves.

Tents are up, everyone has eaten, and the site is calm. All is well and students are now tucked up in their tents for a well-earned rest.

We are incredibly proud of them all and look forward to another great day tomorrow.

Year 9 Presentation of Learning XP and XPEast

Dear Parents and Carers,

The Year 9 Presentation of Learning is Thursday 25th June as part of the wider Arts Festival. We would ask that Parents and Carers arrive at around 3.50pm where students will be briefly outlining the expedition. The presentation from students will run between 4.30pm and 4.50pm.

Students will be presenting their learning answering the guiding question: What is our relationship with the natural world?

As the presentation is part of the wider Arts Festival we ask that parents/families book free tickets using the link below:

https://www.ticketsource.com/xptrust/xp-festival-of-arts-and-culture-2026/2026-06-25/12:30/t-oemmpmr

This is so that we have a record of numbers of people on school site.

After this time there will be opportunity for families to attend the other aspects of the Arts Festival if they wish to. If students are leaving school site at the end of the Presentation of Learning they will need to sign out with a member of staff.

Thanks

The Year 9 Expedition Team