XP School

Over the past two days, our amazing Year 9 students have completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Qualifying Expedition and we couldn’t be prouder of what they’ve achieved! 🙌✨

From the early starts to the final steps back into camp, students navigated their routes with focus and independence, worked brilliantly in their crews, and demonstrated all the core values of DofE – resilience, responsibility, and respect 🌍🧭

They set up camp, cooked their own meals, looked out for one another, and powered through with a smile (most of the time!). Even when tiredness kicked in or routes took longer than planned, they didn’t give up, instead they supported each other, kept moving, and finished strong. 💪🥣⛺

The expedition wasn’t just about completing the route – it was about personal growth, building crew relationships, and proving to themselves what they’re capable of. This has been a real milestone for our Y9s, and every single one of them should feel incredibly proud.

👏 Huge congratulations to all students – you’ve smashed it! We can’t wait to see how you carry this forward into the rest of your XP journey.

More updates and pics to come.

DofE Crew

Students are being collected at 2.30pm from the pick up point, estimated time for finish is 4.30 could be earlier depending on how long it takes to degunge. All in good spirits and done incredibly well today!

We are over half way there on our first route and keeping spirits high. We are really impressed but the resilience, perseverance and determinations today! We are immensely proud of them!

From samba to showstoppers – here’s a glimpse of what to expect!

With just a few weeks to go until the XP Festival of Arts and Culture, we’re proud to reveal the amazing contributions from across our Trust schools. This year’s line-up is packed with creativity, community spirit, and a whole lot of talent.

All of our primary schools are involved in an exciting collaboration with Phoenix Dance Theatre, and we can’t wait for audiences to see how their work in movement and storytelling comes to life on stage.

Our cheerleading squads are set to bring energy and celebration to the day, with performances from students at Carcroft, Plover, XP Gateshead, and XP Doncaster. Expect rhythm, teamwork, and some serious Crew spirit.

The joy of singing continues with children from Plover, Green Top, and Norton Junior School raising their voices as part of Young Voices – always a heartwarming highlight.

From the older students, we’ll be showcasing a rich range of musical talent. At XP Doncaster, the lineup includes student bands, choirs, and even a full jazz band. Meanwhile, XP Gateshead will be hitting the stage with two rock bands and a choir – a perfect mix of power and harmony.

We’re incredibly proud of the effort, rehearsals, and commitment that all of our schools have put into this year’s event. It promises to be a true celebration of what happens when young people are given the platform to express themselves through the arts.

Stay tuned for more sneak peeks in the coming weeks – and don’t forget to book your free tickets here:

👉 xptrust.org/festival

We just wanted to make parents/carers aware that our students will be taking part in the Pupil lifestyle project which is carried out by Doncaster council.

This Survey has already been running for the past 3 years, the survey is a 25-minute online survey asking a range of questions covering key themes which include: physical and mental health, life at home, Nutrition and oral health, keeping safe and attitudes to risk taking.

The pupils complete the survey during Crew time over the next week. The survey is completely anonymous.

The weather has maybe been too kind to the group but they’ll soon be out of the sun!

As shared previously, groups are expected to return to XP East and be completed by 4 – 4:30pm depending on how long it takes to degunge their resources!

Students will be able to share confirmed times nearer to the time.

Thanks!