Hi all Y9 parents/carers! All groups arrived back at XP safely, they have set up camp (practice only) and are now cooking, we anticipate due to the Rovers game on tonight to finish around 6.30-7pm, I will update again soon.
Sharing our Stories: 10/05/2024
Beautiful Work This Week
XPGPHC – How can we continue to make progress in public health?
Year 9 students at XPG have embarked on their “You Give Me Fever” Expedition, which has culminated in their inaugural Public Health conference, addressing the challenges of public health amidst the cost-of-living crisis. Through three case studies examining historical and current health influences, they explored the impact of living conditions, government structures, and scientific advancements on people’s well-being.
This comprehensive analysis has also resulted in a formal report that presented key health risks for Gateshead’s residents, particularly in the context of the cost-of-living crisis. The report will be shared with the Health and Social Care Committee in Parliament.
Art takes flight at XPG!
Freya, a Year 7 student at XP Gateshead has created a beautiful piece of work that has been awarded a place in one of the most prestigious art galleries in the world. The Royal Academy is famous for showcasing new and established artists, bringing their work to a whole new audience.
The Young Artists Summer show, which is open for submissions to students studying in the UK aged from 4 – 19, opens in London on the 16th July and runs until the 11th August.
Freya’s painting Mr Pigeon was part of the expedition ‘Do your bit’ and honours the sacrifice that carrier pigeons made during WW1 and has been chosen from 21,500 other submissions. A remarkable achievement for a clearly talented and inspiring young artist.
We’ll follow up this story when Freya’s artwork is in place at the Royal Academy!
Is Science enough to save lives?
As part of their Expedition ‘You Give Me Fever’, C28 celebrated their learning this week – complete with a gallery of their incredible artwork. They shared scientific writing about diseases and their impact on society, dating back to the middle ages.
They sold their prints to raise money for their DofE Expedition – and the content will also be made into a book later in the year!
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X27’s Visit to The National Holocaust Museum
After a rocky start to the day, X27 made it to the National Holocaust Museum in Newark where they’ve shown exceptional HoWLs during the day’s visit.
We were able to add rocks to the Children’s memorial, dedicated to the 1.5 million young people who were murdered during the Holocaust. A poignant moment, but an incredibly important one!
We also participated in a number of workshops throughout the day; learning about Jewish life before the Holocaust, what ghettos were like for Jewish people, and we even heard testimony from a Holocaust survivor, Janine; who was the only surviving member of her family. X27 have been a credit to XP today, asking some incredibly sensitive questions and giving fantastic answers to Zoe, our Educator; asking and answering questions about “What it means to be Jewish”, “Why is it important for survivors to pass on their stories?” and “Did you experience Antisemitism before the Holocaust?” – X27 also wanted to know more about resistance in the Ghettos and “What was your lowest point in the Holocaust” – where we learned about Janine’s account of losing her family.
Overall, it’s been a humbling day; but also a day where X27 showed tonnes of respect and compassion. They showed great maturity today and were super thoughtful.
Zoe left us with an incredible statement. She said to us: “If you were to stand and hold a minutes’ silence to show your respect for each person who lost their lives in the Holocaust, you’d be stood silently in the exact same spot for over 11 years.”
Huge Thank You From Year 7!
Year 7 at XP and XP East would like to thank you for supporting us in taking part for the ‘Cash for Kids’ Steps Challenge – we raised a grand total of £355.00! Thank you so much for getting involved and donating money, and for all your lovely comments of encouragement and support – we had a great time!
The Steps Challenge contributed to Cash 4 Kids raising a phenomenal £1,004,030 – which can provide food for 182,551 children who could’ve gone hungry this Summer. THANK YOU!
Netball Fieldwork, Friday 10th May
Not long now until we go to watch Leeds Rhinos at the EIS Sheffield
Few details and reminders
Students to meet on XP east stairs at 5.30, the event is indoors.
Students can bring money to buy refreshments or merchandise at the event. You are allowed to take in your own snacks and drinks (no cans or glass).
Return to school for 22.15 (students to contact on the way home) Meet in car park 3 near the XP east entrance. Please be mindful that Doncaster Rovers are at home so there could be traffic around this area. Students will be waiting at the gate entrance to school in car park 3, where staff will dismiss when they see parents.
Any questions please email cogrady@xpschool.org
Thanks
Next week – PE Extra Curricular
Tuesday – Cheer and Cricket (For all year groups)
Wednesday – Year 7 rounders @ Hall Cross – Pick up at Hall Cross (lower school) 5pm.
Sharing our Stories: 03/05/2024
Beautiful Work This Week
We’re celebrating EL’s #BetterWorldDay at XP Trust!
Better World Day is EL Education’s annual event showcasing student learning that contributes to a better world. Students work in partnership with each other and their local communities on this day to engage in and celebrate meaningful student work that positively impacts the world around them.
As a partner and friend of the EL Schools Network, XP Trust contributes to this every year. Like students at EL, all of our students are active citizens who engage in acts of service to their community – so naturally we have lots of Activism to share with the EL Crew.
This year, we’re celebrating all of our schools and their collective work. They’ve planted trees, created artwork for hospitals and raised money for worthy causes. Here’s just a few examples from this year of XP Schools making the world a better place.
Visitors from Northern Ireland!
Last week we welcomed a delegation from Catalyst Schools, an organisation in Northern Ireland that supports school leaders and teachers by exposing them to innovative educational experiences. Over the visit, they learned all about Crew and Expeditions from our awesome students at XP and XP East – including going to see world from across the Trust in Doncaster City Centre. As always we are delighted to welcome visitors into our Crew and share the beautiful work our students do every single day with the world.
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X28 Year 9 Crew Pasteur Beautiful Work
This half term all Year 9 classes have been taking part in the Faster Reader Scheme, with the goal of increasing students’ reading ages. All of Crew Pasteur really enjoyed their novel ‘Legend’, and half of the crew increased their reading age by well over 6 months. Here are Bella, Summer, Neave, Ellis, Caleb and Kacper. A special mention MUST go to Bella, as her reading age improved by over FOUR YEARS!! Impressive Bella!
You can also see beautiful Maths work from Neave, and Science work from Kacper.
Action packed
Last week the Year 7 Netball teams took part in a tournament with a number of different schools in Doncaster. The teams dedication, team work and resilience paid off having numerous wins across both teams.
The Year 9 Netball team then had a game at home which they unfortunately didn’t win. However, the girls put on a great fight and the skills they had been working hard on during training showed during their match and they did not stop until the final whistle!
The Year 7, 9 and 10 boys football teams have had 2 football games in the past week with the 9s winning both their games and the other teams putting on a fantastic performance but unfortunately couldn’t quite claim victory.
We have lots of new extra curricular clubs happening after the Easter break and we hope to see lots of new and familiar faces. Keep your eyes peeled for what is coming up.
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