C29 – XP School

C29’s Festive Presentation of Learning!

We’re thrilled to invite you to C29’s Presentation of Learning on Monday 8th December, 4:00–5:30pm.

This special event is a chance for our students to showcase the beautiful work they’ve created during their expedition, as well as the acts of kindness they’ve carried out along the way. It promises to be an afternoon filled with creativity, compassion, and community spirit.

The POL promises to be a festive celebration, filled with inspiring stories of learning and kindness, a vibrant showcase of student work, and plenty of holiday cheer to kick off the season.

So, dust off your Christmas jumper, pop some bells on, and join us for an afternoon of joy and celebration. Let’s come together to recognise the hard work, generosity, and festive spirit of C29.

Date: Monday 8th December
Time: 4:00 – 5:30pm
Location: XP School
Dress code: Christmas jumpers encouraged – the more festive, the better!

We can’t wait to see you there!

C29 team

C29/Y10 Silver DofE – Expression of Interest

Thank you to those who have already expressed your interest for our Silver DofE. For those who have not yet responded, we’d love to hear from you.

Your child has the opportunity to take part in the Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) this academic year. The Silver Award is a fantastic way for students to build independence, resilience, and teamwork skills, while enjoying memorable experiences with their peers.

Please take a moment to view the attached information slides which outline what the Silver Award involves. Once you’ve reviewed the details, we kindly ask you to complete the Expression of Interest form using the link below:

👉 Expression of Interest Form

We ask that this is completed by Friday 26th September 2025 so we can plan effectively for the programme.

Thank you for your continued support.

Emma Watson
XPD DofE Manager

Please see info slides

C29 New Silver DofE 25_26 –Download

C29 Presentation of Learning

You are invited to our XP Climate Conference in which years 9 are collectively addressing the climate emergency!

The event will take place across both sites and is scheduled for 4:15 – 5:15 on Tuesday 15th July.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Valencia Fieldwork 2026 Applications Update!

Thank you for your applications! We have had many great applications and so the selection process is taking a little longer than expected. We will let students know if they are successful as soon as we can!

Once the places have been finalised, we will be in touch with students and parents about the next steps.

Thanks,

Miss Warwick and Miss Barton!

C29 applications now open for Valencia 2026!

We are delighted to begin the application process for places on the Valencia 2026 Languages and Cultural Heritage fieldwork, which is open to all students in C29. This is an exciting opportunity for students to visit Valencia, build their confidence in spoken Spanish (if they study it), and participate in cultural activities. We aim to take around 40 students.

The activities are yet to be finalised based on student numbers, prices, and availability, but they will include a selection of the following: Paella cooking workshop, Flamenco dance workshop, Mestalla stadium tour (home to Valencia FC), visit to the City of Arts and Sciences (science museum and/or aquarium), Bioparc (zoo), exploring the Old Town, Valencia Cathedral, the Torres de Serrano (tower of the old city walls), and the Turia Gardens.

The provisional dates for this fieldwork are Friday 27th February – Monday 2nd March 2026. We are awaiting price quotes from the accommodation and airlines, but the total trip price is estimated to be around £750 per student, which includes hotel accommodation, flights and transfers, all activities, morning and evening meals, travel insurance, and coach hire within Valencia if and when needed. Students would need to bring a bit of spending money for drinks, lunches and any souvenirs they wish to buy.

If students wish to apply for a place, they should complete the application form using their XP account/email address (the form has been emailed out to C29 students and can also be accessed via this link: Valencia 2026 Student Application Form) by no later than Friday 16th May.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at nbarton@xpschool.org or hwarwick@xpschool.org

We’re looking forward to reading your applications!

Miss Barton and Miss Warwick

C29 Presentation of learning

Good Morning parents,

Year 9 will be presenting their learning for their expedition “You give me fever” on Wednesday 16th April, 4:15 – 5:45.

This is a whole year 9 event in which your child will be showcasing their learning in a health conference. It is an integral part of XP culture for students to have this opportunity and is crucial to their development in school and afterwards therefore attendance is, as ever, compulsory.

If you or your child is unable to attend please contact the crew leader who will let us know. If there are any students absconding from POL they will be expected to present to a group of peers and staff in school.

Thanks for your support.

Crew Nightingale Year 9

First Week Back 2024/2025.

We’re excited to share that the first week back at school has been filled with purposeful and fun activities for our students. Since returning on Tuesday, the focus has been on re-establishing the importance of Crew at XP and engaging in a variety of enriching experiences.

This week, students have participated in activities such as “Rebooting Crew,” taking the Kindness Pledge, attending a “Me in Mind” expert talk, creating thoughtful cards, and painting pebbles. They also worked together to donate and put hampers in place, which were generously donated to local care homes. Additionally, students enjoyed orienteering and team-building games to strengthen their bonds.

To round off the week, all Year 9 students travelled to Flamborough on Friday, where they walked together from South Landing to North Landing.

We’re proud of how our students have embraced the start of the new school year and look forward to the exciting journey ahead!

C29 – Conversations with Conversation Club

A Message from the Students of C29:

Hello everyone,

This week, we had the privilege of hosting the Conversation Club at our school, where we learned about the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers. It was eye-opening to discover that they receive just £50 a week to cover essentials like food, clothing, and hygiene products.

One of the significant expenses they encounter is transportation, which can cost up to £5 a day. This is a considerable amount given their limited budget. However, we realised that having a bike could eliminate this expense entirely, providing them with free and reliable transportation.

To help make a difference, we are organising a bike drive. We are reaching out to our community for donations of any old bikes that you no longer need. Bikes in any condition (unless completely broken) can be incredibly valuable. At XP we pride ourselves on our curriculum themes and our outward facing work, and this is opportunity for our Crew to participate in both!

You can drop off your bike donations at XP/E, and we will ensure they reach the Conversation Club, who will distribute them to those in need. Your generous contributions will be greatly appreciated by the refugees and asylum seekers and will help ease their daily struggles.

Thank you so much for your support and kindness.

Warm regards,

The Students of C29