This week, X28 took on the big question: ‘Does the soul exist?‘ After exploring philosophical, religious, and scientific views, students in X28 Ethics prepared and delivered powerful debates, showcasing critical thinking, teamwork, and real passion for their given argument!
The debates were thoughtful, respectful, and often fiery! Students presented clear arguments, challenged one another with sharp rebuttals, and reflected deeply on what it means to exist and a be a good human.
MASSIVE SHOUTOUT TO OUR VOTED MVPS; ANNA AND TYLER!
C31, Year 7’s current expedition ‘Hold Back the River’ has the guiding question, ‘How does water shape our world?’
During this expedition, our geography content is focusing on river characteristics from source to mouth, river processes, formation of landforms as well as the cause, impacts and responses of flooding. As part of this, we are applying the theory of river processes and characteristics to the field.
On1st (XP) and 2nd (XPE) of July, students will visit Endcliffe park in Sheffield. They will work together to collect data regarding the width, depth, velocity and load of rivers. We will also be capturing the beauty of a river by completing artwork. This data collection will allow us to accept or reject our hypothesis once we have analysed our data in our maths lessons.
Students will need to arrive at school no later than 8.00am so that the register and kit check can be completed before leaving school.
It is also essential that all students bring all of the kit on the KIT LIST so that they are fully prepared for the fieldwork; this includes a packed lunch and water to drink. Students who receive free school meals will be provided with a lunch.
Students will need to ensure they have suitable walking boots/trainers as well as wellies or a pair of trainers they can get wet – we’ll be going in the river to collect the data! If there are any problems in getting the appropriate kit before this, please email your child’s Crew Leader.
Students will be returning to school by the end of the school day (traffic dependent).
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:
This is a reminder that pupils in Year Ten will be out on fieldwork next week as part of their English studies. X28 will be out on Tuesday 1st July and E28 will be out on Thursday 3rd July.
Here is a link to the Festival’s website. Letters about this were available in paper copy at the Teacher Student Led Conference and copies were emailed to all parents on the 6th June so you should already have all of the details.
We will travel by coach, departing shortly after morning registration is taken at 8.30am and hope to be back at school for 3.15pm but this is traffic dependent.
Pupils will need their usual school supplies plus a packed lunch with water as there is nowhere to buy food there. We have ordered a school packed lunch for those in receipt of free school meals.
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.
PE notice– As the weather is getting warmer please can your remind your child to bring a water bottle, suncream and a cap for PE.
Monday- Some students in Year 7 and 8 are going to Doncaster and district athletics. Students will need suncream, water bottle, cap, PE kit (including PE t shirt) and a packed lunch.
Tuesday- Some students in Year 9 and 10 are going to Doncaster and district athletics. Students will need suncream, water bottle, cap, PE kit and a packed lunch.
A group of year 8 students are out in the morning on a sports leaders event please come in PE kit (PE t shirt). They will need a cap, suncream and water bottle. They are back in school in the afternoon for lunch.
Cheerleading practice 3.30-4.30
Wednesday- All Year 10 BTEC sport students are on a sports leaders event in the morning. Students will need a water bottle, PE kit, suncream and a cap. Students will be back in school at lunchtime.
Year 7 and 8 rounders fixture away. Return to XP school at 5.30. Please tick your name off on the team sheet.
Cricket practice 3.30-4.30
A busy week, any questions please email cogrady@xpschool.org, dcurrie@xpschool.org or abowser@xpschool.org
Our Year 11 Leavers’ Celebration which will take place on Thursday, 26th June 2025 from 3:30pm – 5:30pm!
We will hold our final community meeting at 3:30. This will be a chance to reminisce on C27’s time at XP and share staff appreciations for students, and for Phase Leads and our Key Stage Lead to share their final word!
Students can (and should!) also bring a white shirt – t-shirt or traditional ‘school shirt’ to be signed by students and staff!
We look forward to celebrating all of their hard work next week!
It was fantastic to be back in crew this morning with Crew Sinfield!
We got back into crew norms and started to prepare for our next SLC’s. Crew really listened to the importance of reflecting over the last expedition and HOWLS ready for their SLC’s. As it’s the last one of year 8 we discussed using this as preparation for passage presentations next year and how we need to manage the time we have and make sure we are ready for when our SLC happens.
