After a royally wonderful day at Burghley House, we’re back on the road and our estimated (!) return time to XP is 4pm.
X28 have been phenomenal today, an exceptional example of XP!
Post 16 Provider event and website links for C28/C29 year 11/10
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.
🌟 Crew Caldwell Shines in Humanities!
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!
Crew Caldwell – Year 10 Superstars!
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
Crew Nightingale Year 10 X29
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.
This week in PE W/C15th September
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
Year 7 Stepping Back in Time.. X32’s beautiful work!
Year 7 have kicked off exploring their first case study, Raiders and Rulers! This has taken them back to 1066, a year that changed the course of British history.
In English, they’ve been exploring the themes of love and conflict in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, discovering how Shakespeare’s ideas still connect with us today. Alongside this, in History students have been debating who had the strongest claim to the throne: Harold, William, Hardrada, or Edgar.
We are super impressed with the HOWLS being displayed in Year 7. Take a look at some of their beautiful work below!
Big Talk to speak with C30
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.
Crew Brunel: Working, Reflecting, Celebrating!
This week in Crew Brunel we’ve enjoyed a mix of teamwork, reflection, and celebration. We refreshed our crew photos so staff can easily identify us, and created a playlist full of songs we love – a fun way to share more about ourselves. We also spent time reading individually, progressing with our own books, and worked in groups to take detailed notes during our Wise Wednesday session.
Towards the end of the week, we reflected on our praises and conducts. A huge well done to Elliot and David, who have achieved a no-conduct week again – an excellent start to Year 9 for the two, and a clear sign of the fantastic progress they’re both making. Crew Brunel are very proud of you both! We rounded things off with our whole-school Community Meeting, sharing appreciations, apologies, and stands, and celebrating what makes our school community so strong.
Crew Brunel continues to impress with positivity, focus, and teamwork – a great way to begin the year!
Miss Mitchell
DofE Silver
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
