After some wonderful work being presented at Y10’s POL, we wanted to end the evening with a bit of light-hearted Christmas fun.
Well done, X29, for your hard work. We hope this spreads some Christmas cheer – Merry Christmas!
Enrichment Superstars
Last week was full of amazing after school fixtures.
Year 7 and 9 netball teams hosted Ridgewood, all students were excellent representatives from XP and XP East. Year 9 produced some amazing netball and won their match, unfortunately year 7 were not as lucky and just missed out. Well done to our sports leaders for supporting umpiring the matches. We had two outstanding players of the match from attack and defence. Well done , keep it up.
On the same night we also hosted the year 7 and 8 girls central venue football tournament. Huge well done to the Year 7/8 football team on winning all 3 of their matches. Absolute superstars.
X31 Learning Showcase: What Does It Mean to Be Human?
We are excited to announce that X31 will be presenting their learning on Monday 15th December from 4:00–5:00pm. This special event will celebrate the incredible work students have completed throughout their Being Human learning expedition.
Over the past term, X31 learners have explored what it means to be human, investigating identity, empathy, relationships, challenges, and the shared experiences that connect us all. Guided by their guiding question, “What does it mean to be human?”, students have engaged in deep thinking, thoughtful discussion, and creative expression.
This will be a meaningful and inspiring event, and we would love to see our community there to support and celebrate the hard work of X31.
We look forward to welcoming you on 15th December!
Thanks Year 8 Team
This week in PE W/C 8th Dec
Monday- Badminton practice 3.30-4.30
Tuesday- Doncaster Rovers fieldwork. Meet in XP car par at 18.30. Only students who have handed a letter in.
Wednesday- No netball practice this week due to POL.
Thursday- No cheerleading this week.
Any questions please email
cogrady@xpschool.org
dcurrie@xpschool.org
abowser@xpschool.org
E30 Beautiful Work – Analysing the impact of governmental population policies.
E30 Explorer have been grappling with the comparison of France and China’s population policies in Geography this week! Examining the strengths and weaknesses of arguments, and providing their personal opinion on the ethical and moral aspect of Governments regulating their populations. Super impressed with their grapple and craftsmanship displayed in their work and discussions!
Crew Brunel: Rockstars, Reflections and Remarkable Achievements!
What a brilliant week it’s been for Crew Brunel! Even though the week started a little differently, we certainly made the most of every moment.
Because Monday was a staff day, students enjoyed a longer weekend — and we kicked off Tuesday by checking in and sharing what we all got up to during the extra time off. From family days out to chilled time at home, it was a lovely way to reconnect and ease back into the school routine.
We then continued our important Passage work, focusing on how our character has grown through Years 7 and 8. Students took time to look inward, thinking about how they’ve changed, matured, and what they’ve overcome. These reflections are shaping their Passage presentations beautifully and helping them recognise their own development.
This week marked the start of our Wise Wednesday presentations, with our first two groups stepping up to deliver their topics. The rest of Crew Brunel listened carefully, shared thoughtful feedback, and offered WWWs (What Went Well) and EBIs (Even Better If) to help each other improve. We’re already excited to see the next two groups take their turn!
Later in the week, we reviewed our praises and conducts, then dug into our HoWLs (Habits of Work and Learning) assessments from Years 8 and 9. This helped students reflect on their consistency, their growth, and where they want to push themselves next. We also weaved these insights into their Passage presentations.
In Friday’s community meeting, we celebrated students who topped the praise leaderboard — a special shout-out goes to Rowena, who placed top of the leaderboard for Year 9! A fantastic achievement and well-deserved recognition of her dedication, hard work, and consistent positive attitude both in and out of sessions.
This Week’s Highlight
Without a doubt, the standout moment of the week was Thursday Night Live. Four members of Crew Brunel – Lily, Pippa, Brooke and Chloe – took to the stage as part of a band and performed in front of a live audience. With singing, guitar and drums, they absolutely smashed it. Their confidence, talent and teamwork shone through — true rockstars in the making. Well done, girls!
Miss Mitchell
Sharing our Stories: 04/12/2025
Beautiful work this week
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.
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Year 5/6 Netball Tournament @ Norton Juniors
A Christmassy Start to December! @ Norton Infants
Share your stories with us!
Write to us at comms@xptrust.org – we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!
Y11 TSLCs!
Just a reminder that XP Y11’s Teacher-Student Led conferences are taking place TODAY, Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 at XP East.
These conferences will provide parents with an opportunity to meet with subject-specific teachers, allow students to discuss and reflect on their progress in different subjects following their recent mock exams and look at areas for development as they move through Y11.
Students have been given a booking form which will allow them to book a time between 14:30 and 17:30. These have been booked on a first come first served basis, so please ask your child to see their booking form and suggest a time to meet teaching staff.
We look forward to seeing you this evening!
The Y11 Team
C30 Presentation of Learning: Year 9
Year 9 students Presentation of Learning will be held in XP East School on 11th December at 4.15pm.
Student’s will be presenting their learning from the expedition as well as showcasing their guide to their local areas. This term students have studied structures through the lens of history, geography, English and Science to answer the guiding question:
How are structures important in helping to explain our world?
On the evening students will need to remain in school before the presentation of learning and as a result may want to bring a snack or something to eat before the event.
We look forward to welcoming you on the evening.
The Year 9 Team
Get Ready to Sparkle! Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children!
We are excited to announce a fun-filled day of festive cheer and fundraising as we take part in Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 11th December.
This annual event is a wonderful way to bring our school community together while raising vital funds for a fantastic cause: Save the Children.
What is Christmas Jumper Day?
On Thursday, December 11th, we are encouraging all students to come to school wearing their favourite, most festive, and perhaps even most ridiculous Christmas jumper! It’s a great opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit and support children around the world.
How to Donate
To participate in Christmas Jumper Day, we ask that each student makes a small donation to Save the Children:
- Cash Donation: Please bring a donation of £1 cash. This should be passed on to your Crew Leader.
- Online Donation: Alternatively, you can donate directly to our JustGiving page using this link.
Your generous donations will help Save the Children ensure every child has the chance to grow up healthy, safe, and educated.
More Festive Fun! Santa Dash, Christmas Crew Dinner & Bake Sale
The fun doesn’t stop with the jumpers! On the 11th of December, there will also be:
- Santa Dash: Our fantastic PE teachers have organised an energetic Santa Dash for all students to take part in! Get ready to run, jog, or power-walk your way around a festive course. It’s a great way to get moving and add even more fun to the day!
- Christmas Crew Dinner: Students will also enjoy their special Christmas Dinner with their Crew. This is a lovely chance to share a festive meal together and celebrate the end of a busy term.
- Crew White’s annual Christmas bake sale supporting The Eve Merton Dreams Trust will feature festive treats and hot chocolates, with prices starting from £1.
We look forward to seeing the school full of colourful, sparkling, and fun Christmas jumpers! Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.
Miss Jones.
