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Well done to E30 Crew Rosa Parkes on completing their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award!
It was a tough two days, but the students demonstrated outstanding resilience, teamwork, communication, and determination throughout the expedition. They faced challenges with a positive attitude, supported one another when things got difficult, and showed great perseverance to reach the finish.
The experience provided an excellent opportunity for students to develop their independence, problem-solving skills, and confidence while working together towards a shared goal. They should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved and the way they represented themselves and the school.
A huge congratulations to everyone involved on this fantastic accomplishment, and thank you to all the staff who helped make the expedition a success. An achievement to remember and a well-deserved Bronze Award! 👏🏅🥾
On Wednesday, our Year 10 BTEC Sport students visited Sheffield Hallam University to take part in an exciting Sport event. Throughout the day, students engaged in a variety of workshops, ranging from practical sport sessions to exploring the business side of the sporting industry. They also had the privilege of hearing from a Sheffield Hallam University alumnus who now works within the football industry, providing valuable insight into potential career pathways in sport.
After dropping off the BTEC students, staff headed straight to Hayfield for a Year 7 and Year 8 rounders fixture. It was fantastic to see such a significant improvement from our previous fixture, with both teams demonstrating excellent teamwork, skill, and determination. There were plenty of rounders scored throughout the afternoon, making for some exciting matches.
A huge well done to both teams for their efforts, and congratulations to the Year 7 team on their well-deserved victory!
On Thursday 25th June, join our Crew at XP Doncaster for a joyful celebration of creativity. Expect live music, powerful performances, and the beautiful work that defines our students. Grab your free tickets today!
Our new Year 7 students’ Outward Bound adventure begins on Tuesday 25th August 2025. Students need to be arrive at school at 7:00am for a prompt 7:30am departure.
Participant Form
We need all parents to complete a Participant Information Form by following the link below. The form must be submitted by Monday, July 6th, 2026.
– It should take around 20-45 minutes to complete and you will need to register an account to begin. You can use existing Microsoft, Google, X or Facebook accounts to login if you choose.
– The form is only supported on Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox browsers.
– Remember to enter the information for the person who will be attending the course.
Returnable Deposit
Students must bring a £10 deposit with them on the morning which will be handed back to them at the end of their adventure if there is no loss or damage to equipment. This is an important part of the process for the week, and teaches the students about join responsibility as a Crew.
Medication
Any medication for studentsmust be in the original box, clearly labelled with your child’s name and details of regularity of administration and dose. This includes:
Inhalers
Epipens
Travel sickness pills
Painkillers
Antihistamines
Please get in contact with njohnson@xpschool.org if your child will be bringing medication and we can provide you with a self-administration or permission to administer form.
Kit List
Specialist equipment such as walking boots, tents, sleeping bags, hiking rucksacks and waterproofs will be provided by the centre.
The kit list for students is listed below. Please ensure that your child has all of these items.
Older clothes are far better for the week as they will get wet and or muddy.
1 large bag or suitcase to take kit on the coach
2 bin bags – to store wet and dirty clothes
1 pair of trainers for getting wet – these trainers will definitely get wet so it is important that you have a second pair.
A second pairof trainers to stay dry for day to day wear – these are likely to get muddy so preferably not new.
3 sweatshirts, jumpers, hoodies or fleeces – Fleeces are ideal as they dry quickly but any of the other items are a good substitute. You should include at least one warmer fleece for your expedition.
3 pairs of trousers – Lightweight trousers (not denim) such as walking trousers, leggings or tracksuit bottoms.
3 T-shirts – Aim for tops that cover shoulders from the sun.
1 long-sleeved base layer/top
1 pair of shorts – Not denim
1 pair of nightwear/pyjamas
1 set of casual clothes for around the centre
7 sets of underwear including socks – This is a minimum number. Trainer socks aren’t recommended as they may cause blisters.
At least 2 pairs of thick walking socks
Sunhat, sunglasses, suncream – don’t bring expensive sunglasses, suncream needs to be at least factor 30.
1 set of warm hat and gloves
At least 1 towel – Quick drying microfibre towels are great. You will need a towel for showering and on activities, so bring at least one.
Watch with alarm if possible
1 set of swimwear plus t-shirt and shorts for use in water
Toiletries – including soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, blister kit, plasters, insect repellent, lip salve, hand sanitiser, wet wipes, talcum powder (for your feet), etc.
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.
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. Thepresentation 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:
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.
