Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!
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Reception Christmas Performance @ Green Top
Reception Christmas Party Day @ Plover
Year 4 Writing @ Carcroft School
Christmas Crafts @ Norton Juniors
G32 Reverse Advent @ XP Gateshead
A Very Special Visit from Santa @ Norton Infants
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!
We have had fantastic half term in Crew Rosa Parks. Some amazing praises received across the group. We hope that this continues in 2026. Have a fantastic Christmas and Happy New Year.
Alex has been our school’s Doncaster Youth Council representative for the last two years. He is now coming to the end of his term. We would like to thank and praise Alex for his work representing young people at Doncaster Youth Council.
Next the school representative would start in January if you would like to apply to be part of the Doncaster Youth Council please follow this link, it is a really good opportunity and counts as two years work experience on your CV.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcYAjFp6FPOh5Rw4v1a4cUa9ldD9KgfyTwkmJJYA2o3YPWjA/viewform
The deadline for applications is the 12th January 2026.
This week in PE we had the privilege of more super sporting experts.
The BTEC Sport students had an expert session from Doncaster Pickleball coach. Students demonstrated their amazing skills and took on board some coaching from the expert.
We were also joined by Legacy sport this week who delivered a glow in the dark Zumba session.It was filled with fun and laughter.
As we approach the final day of the autumn term, we want to share a few quick updates regarding our schedule for tomorrow and the upcoming holidays.
Early Finish TomorrowA reminder that school will close early tomorrow for the start of the Christmas break. Students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM.
Looking Ahead: Return DatesWe hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved rest over the next two weeks. We look forward to welcoming all students back to start the new year on: Monday, 5th January
On behalf of all the staff, we would like to thank our families for your continued support throughout this term. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful, relaxing break with your loved ones.
Thanks XP staff
Early Finish TomorrowA reminder that school will close early tomorrow for the start of the Christmas break. Students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM.
Looking Ahead: Return DatesWe hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved rest over the next two weeks. We look forward to welcoming all students back to start the new year on: Monday, 5th January
On behalf of all the staff, we would like to thank our families for your continued support throughout this term. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful, relaxing break with your loved ones.
See you in 2026!
Crew MNO have had the most wonderful start to XP!
Over the past few months it has been a pleasure to watch them start to grow into mature students. We have made so many memories, starting all the way back in August when we went to Outward bound. Outward bound was such an amazing bonding experience for crew MNO as we got to learn so many things about one another and do activities that not everyone can say they have done. Many of us faced our fears, but we did it all as a CREW.
I am so proud of every single person in our crew and the way they have embraced all of our character traits which is shown every week in our praises and conducts reviews. Crew MNO have accumulated 759 praises over this term which is fantastic, with some students getting 80 on their own!!
I am so lucky to go into 2026 with such a fantastic crew.
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas !!
Miss Norburn
Crew Caldwell enjoyed a festive morning filled with teamwork and respect.
We handed out our Secret Santa presents (which everyone was very happy with — we know each other well), shared a crew breakfast, and finished with a Christmas quiz. We worked together to answer the questions, and we even had a little sing-song — or, well, I did! 🤷♀️
It was a fantastic crew session; everyone showed our character traits, and it was a lovely way to celebrate the end of the year together.
We’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in the new year, refreshed and ready to face the rest of Year 10! 🎅✨
Miss Fielding and Miss Cocliff x
Dear X32 Parents and Guardians,
We are thrilled to be launching our new expedition with a powerful fieldwork visit. To ground the students in the learning and provide immediate real-world context, X32 students will be traveling to Hyde Park Cemetery to engage with the legacy project left by the previous C31 cohort. This is a crucial first step in building the foundation for their own final product.
| Class | Date of Trip |
| Skipper Class | Monday, 5th January 2026 |
| Admiral Class | Tuesday, 6th January 2026 |
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Please note that this fieldwork is scheduled to take place entirely within the normal school day. This means:
Urgent Questions: Please direct all urgent enquiries regarding this fieldwork to the Expedition Lead: Mr. Jake Eagle, via the school office.
As we will be spending time outdoors in January and walking to the site, appropriate preparation is vital for your child’s comfort and safety:
Thank you for your cooperation and support as we begin this exciting expedition journey!
At XP Gateshead, we believe that every child can achieve extraordinary things – and every adult in the building plays a part in making that happen.
We’re looking for a Pastoral Lead and a Learning Coach. We need people who are passionate about helping young people thrive. Someone who brings positivity and the belief that relationships are the foundation of great learning.
If you want to make a real difference, work in a strong and supportive team, and be part of a school that values kindness, collaboration and creativity – this is the place for you.
Find out more about both roles here:
https://xptrust.org/xp-gateshead-learning-coach-teaching-assistant/
https://xptrust.org/xp-gateshead-pastoral-leader-phase-leader/
