Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!
To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
Class 6’s visit to 1666 @ Green Top
Amazing craftsmanship and quality in home learning @ Plover
]Crazy Crew Challenge @ Carcroft School
Outstanding Craftsmanship and Quality in X29! @ XP
Crew Hoy – Not Passengers @ XP East
Continuing Our Marvellous ME Expedition @ Norton Infants
Weekly Update for Families @ XP Gateshead
We now have a new dedicated news email so that you can send your stories, updates or ideas about potential news articles directly to us in Comms.
It might be something you or your students have achieved, a charity you’re supporting or anything at all that deserves a wider audience.
Write to us at comms@xptrust.org – we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!
This week, 7 Skipper have been showing what it really means to work hard and get smart as they prepare for their History skills check on the Norman Conquest.
Our class have been learning how to become more independent and reflective learners by focusing on revision strategies that help them remember and apply key knowledge.
We didn’t just say “go revise” — we learned how to revise. Skipper explored techniques such as:
Good luck to 7 Skipper in their History skills check today, you’ve got this!
I had the opportunity this afternoon to pop into X29’s 3D Art class – and wow, what a set of kids!!!
Their attention to detail is second to none, and they’ve been working on Celtic Knots and other tricky patterns – with a focus on shading and tone. The results are absolutely incredible – take a look here!!! Phenomenal work from Lewis, Bentley, Alfie, Alfie, Luella, Bear, Sara, Aiden, Heidi, Lacey, Seb, Alejandro and Corah!!! Lewis even noticed how neat and tidy Seb’s book was – some great kindness highlighted, too.
Are you or someone you know looking for a fresh, focused, and future-ready approach to post-16 education?
Harrison College Doncaster invites you to our Open Evening on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Come and explore how we support young people aged 16–25 with high aspirations and additional needs to thrive in a professional, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Meet our dedicated staff and current students Tour our modern facilities Learn about our unique curriculum focused on business, employability, and independence Discover how we prepare learners for the world of work through real-life experiences and partnerships
Whether you’re a student, parent, carer, or professional, we’d love to welcome you and show you what makes Harrison College different.
Location: Harrison College, Doncaster
Date: Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Reserve your place today or just drop in – we look forward to meeting you!
Book A Visit – Harrison College
X29 Skipper are approaching GCSE English with the mentality of champions. Our expedition is called ‘A Change Will Do You Good’ and I cannot help but admire the change in you all. Your focus, hard work and positive attitude is shining in all our lessons and I cannot help but leave them with a big smile on my face.
All your effort is also reflected in quality of your books and the amazing Quality and Craftsmanship shown. This is how you get smart. Keep it up guys!
Mrs Desborough and Mrs Burnitt
Crew Southgate have hit the ground running for the start of their final year. Attendance at learning labs has been excellent and they have been working hard across all sessions. They have shown a real commitment to revision and wanting to do well in their summer exams. Keep up the beautiful work Crew Southgate!
Another great week in Crew! we have been selecting a charity which we will start to raise money for, and we have also spent time in crew looking into the theme of identity. Each member of my crew created an outline of their face and filled the diagram with what makes their personal sense of identity.
We have also taken photos using the photography studio lighting kit so that teachers can see what my crew looks like when they are logging all the wonder praise for their outstanding classwork.
#xp x32CBO
X31 Admiral used their knowledge of ratio to sketch themselves in the style of the Vitruvian Man after measuring their heads and bodies. They also discussed how this linked to their expedition and how we can further improve their sketches throughout the topic of proportion and scale.
The whole class showed amazing teamwork, integrity, respect and craftsmanship and quality in their work.
Mrs Barnes
After popping into Science session 1 today, I was blown away by the Craftmanship and Quality in students’ books.
Crew Kelly have had a fabulous start to the year, being at the top of the X29 attendance leaderboard for every community meeting so far!
Keep it up Crew Kelly – very proud!!
On Thursday Crew Sinfield had a crew breakfast due to their fantastic start to the term.
We started the day with some sweet treats including chocolate brioche and cornflake buns, with some music and a good chat.
Crew have been fantastic with 95 praises so far this term! Special mention to Pixie who is already on 19 praises!!
Crew have been working together well and also showing great maturity and respect to each other when having discussions in crew.
Keep up the good work crew!
