We had a great time last week – setting ourselves up for our final school year together! It was really good to spend time out in nature, settling back into crew and doing some really purposeful work around revision and looking to the future. We also got to see Shay’s incredible magic hat…
As our wonderful C28’s progress through their final year in school, there are a number of ways you can support their learning from home. As such, we would like to invite all Y11 parents and students to our Y11 GCSE Information Evening at XP East on Wednesday, 10th September from 5-6pm. This evening will focus … Continued
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!
This term, our students have been combining their knowledge from science and maths to explore one of the most important issues facing our planet: climate change. As part of a cross-curricular project, pupils worked in groups to investigate different climate-related topics, using the statistical skills they developed in maths to interpret and present real-world scientific … Continued
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 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
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Another day down and another 15km done. Couple of blisters on a couple of feet, but spirits are more than high!
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…
