XP School

I am Careers Lead at XP & XP East schools and I am arranging an information evening for parents and students at both schools on Wednesday 12th November to enable them to make informed choices for their Post 16 provision. I am inviting providers to attend with a short 1 minute presentation and a stall where students can explore all avenues that are open to them.

For our year 10 students and parents you are actively encouraged to attend and it is an opportunity to get an early look at what is available in the local area. For our year 11 students and parents there is an expectation that all students and parents/carers attend the event. Previous years have been informative and give both students and their parents an opportunity to ask questions directly to providers.

Timings are 4.30 – 6pm for KS4 & Parents/carers – Lorax and XP East stairs, tea, coffee and squash will be provided at the event.

Meanwhile please find attached links to Post 16 websites and dates for open events, many applications are open for Post 16 and we expect our year 11s to apply to at least 3 providers where possible.

Please click on the links for websites and course options, most are open for applications for 2026/27 for new year 11 students applying. We recommend students apply to a range of providers.

It is never too early to start the application process and secure a provisional place for your students’ next steps.

A Closer Look at Their Viking Ships Lessons

Today, I had the opportunity to check in on Crew Caldwell’s humanities lesson—and I was impressed by their lovely work.

Their current focus has been on the Vikings: how they lived, the roles they held, and, in particular, their longships. Crew Caldwell have clearly put a lot of thought and effort into their learning.

What stood out most was the exceptional craftsmanship and quality on display. The students are clearly taking real pride in their work.

If this is any indication of what’s to come, we can expect great things from Crew Caldwell this year.

Well done, Crew Caldwell—keep up the brilliant work!

Since we’ve returned to school, Crew Caldwell have set themselves a little praise point competition – who can get the most in this term?!

We’ve had a strong start, with some tough competition – a shout out to Lewis (who has actually earned 14 praise points, but his conduct points bring him back down to 8 praises!!!). Incredible work, Crew – keep it up!!

Miss Cocliff & Miss Fielding x

Year 10 Students Embark on Their LOOL Creative Journey

Our Year 10 students have chosen LOOL Creative (Leaders of Their Own Learning) as their specialist area in Art, a key step towards completing their GCSE qualification.

Each student has selected a pathway that reflects their interests and talents, choosing from Art, Craft and Design, 3D Design, or Photography. After completing their immersion phase, they are now fully engaged in their creative expedition — exploring ideas, developing skills, and producing beautiful, thoughtful work.

We’re excited to see how their projects continue to grow and can’t wait to celebrate their achievements as the year progresses

Art, Craft and Design class. 2 Crew Nightingale students have chosen this class.

Wednesday- Year 8 and 9 netball fixture away return to XP school. Please tick your name off the sheet. Netball practice for year 7’s and remaining students it still on with Miss Bowser 3.30-4.30

Wednesday- Boys football practice 3.30-4.30

Thursday- Cheerleading practice 3.30-4.30

Any questions please email team PE

On Tuesday 16th September, Big Talk Education are speaking to Year 9 students as part of the statutory Relationships and Sex Education. Below is an outline of what is going to be covered by Big talk Education.

If you would like to discuss this further or have any concerns please email gvayro@xpschool.org or pburrows@xpschool.org.

Good Morning from bright and sunny Cawthorne. Some tired little faces this morning, achy feet but with a touch of in our element about them.

We anticipate being back to school for around 3pm. Once we have de-gunged and packed equipment away we should be all complete by 4:30pm

Keep you posted as much as we can.

Dofe Team