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…
We would like to invite parents and carers to Y10’s first Teacher-Student Led conferences on Thursday, 5th June 2025. These conferences will provide parents with an opportunity to meet with subject-specific teachers, allow students to discuss and reflect on their progress in different subjects following their upcoming mock exams and look at their own areas … Continued
In Crew this morning we celebrated and appreciated students who have been attending every day since September or October! As a Crew we have been pushing really hard to improve our attendance and these guys are smashing it! Leo, Alfie and Poppy have achieved 100% attendance since October half term – well done guys! Holly … Continued
Crew Darling has kicked off Year 10 in style, showing true XP values! Our first week was packed with team-building activities, including a blindfold challenge that tested trust and courage (well done Junior for leading Crew to safety!), and winning the Egg Drop, proving their craftsmanship and teamwork are ready for the year ahead! During … Continued
C28 have been getting green fingered today. Over the course of an hour they put their learning about the nutrient, water and carbon cycle into practice. Creating beautiful miniature ecosystems that will survive without (much) human interference. These will be displayed at the Y10 climate conference next Wednesday (17/07/24), where some of C28 will explain … Continued
