Year 7 XP: Immersed in History and Launching Their First Expedition

5 September 2025

Eleanor Wilkinson

This week marked an exciting milestone for Year 7 at XP: their very first immersion week in lessons and the launch of their expedition, This Land is Your Land. The guiding question is, “What’s the story of our community?” Students have worked as historians, piecing together evidence and time-travelling through four key periods of history: … Continued

Crew Brunel’s First Week in Year 9

29 August 2025

Shannon Mitchell

The first week of Year 9 was nothing short of incredible for Crew Brunel. From exciting challenges to moments of reflection, we came together as a crew and as a year group to set the tone for what promises to be an amazing year ahead. Day 1: Rebooting Crew Our first day began with a … Continued

X28 and Crew Darling starting the year off right!

26 August 2025

Eleanor Wilkinson

Crew Darling and X28 started the year off reconnecting, getting outside and embracing a hike together! A few hours well spent walking around Langsett Reservoir in the Peaks, and capturing the views with some photography challenges! The walk has definitely started us on the right path for the rest of year 11!

Parliament Fieldwork – Wednesday 9th of July

7 July 2025

Eleanor Wilkinson

As we approach our exciting fieldwork visit to the Houses of Parliament, please take note of the final arrangements to ensure a smooth and successful day. Key Information: To make the most of the day and stay comfortable throughout, please ensure your child comes fully prepared with the following: Reminder: C28 students who will be … Continued

C28 (Y11) First Week Back – Hike to Langsett Reservoir

3 July 2025

Mr A Jackson

On our first day back (Tuesday 26 August), Year 11 students will be completing a hike around Langsett Reservoir. An information letter, kit list, and consent form has been sent to parents separately by email.  Please return the consent form by Friday 11 July. XP students should be at school by 8:15 on Tuesday 26 … Continued

What Light Through Yonder Window Breaks? It is X28 at the Bradford Literature Festival

2 July 2025

Catherine Desborough

What an incredible day filled to the brim with Shakespeare for the X28 students. On Tuesday the 1st of July we travelled to Bradford for a day dedicated to the Bard. The students took part in four workshops delivered in one of Bradford’s iconic theatres. The sessions looked at rhyme and meter in Shakespeare, ten … Continued

Valencia Fieldwork 2026 Applications Update!

23 May 2025

hannah warwick

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 … Continued

C28 D of E Silver Day 2 – Done!

22 May 2025

Chris Morrison

Another day down and another 15km done. Couple of blisters on a couple of feet, but spirits are more than high!

C28 D of E Silver Day 1 – Done!

21 May 2025

Chris Morrison

Well everyone knows what 18.7km looks, feels and smells like! They absolutely smashed it. Tents are up, trangias packed away and the gourmet boil in a bag meal devoured! Here’s a little taste of the day…

C29 applications now open for Valencia 2026!

7 May 2025

Natalie Barton

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 … Continued