As we come to the end of another half term, Crew Brunel has had a chance to reflect on our journey so far in Year 8. It’s been a mix of highs and challenges, but every experience has been a learning opportunity. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and we’re even more determined to … Continued
Although it’s been a shorter week, Crew Brunel has hit the ground running after the two week break! We’ve taken these first few days to re-establish our routines, remind ourselves of the school norms and non-negotiables, and get back into the flow of learning. It’s been great to reconnect, shake off the holiday haze, and … Continued
As we reflect on another incredible term, Crew Brunel has shown what it means to work together, embracing challenges, and celebrating each other’s achievements. This term has been filled with successes, meaningful reflections on our Habits of Work and Learning (HoWLs), and unforgettable moments of community spirit. One of the shining stars of our school … Continued
This World Book Day, Crew Brunel brought Alice in Wonderland to life by dressing up as iconic characters from the classic tale. From Alice herself to the Cheshire Cat, the team fully embraced the playful magic of Wonderland while promoting the joy of reading. Their creative costumes were a fun way to inspire imagination and encourage everyone … Continued
This week, despite the rainy weather, Crew Brunel showed incredible dedication by coming together for a litter picking session to help maintain the cleanliness of our community space. As stewards of the XP community, it’s important for us to take pride in our environment, and this teamwork was a perfect example of our shared responsibility. … Continued
This week, Crew Brunel have worked closely with their class buddies to reflect on their Habits of Work and Learning (HoWLS) throughout the half term. This collaborative process encouraged open dialogue, where they shared insights on their personal growth and set SMART targets for further improvement. By working together, they not only built a stronger … Continued
Year 8 have the amazing opportunity to take part in a day of art workshops in Leeds for fieldwork to do with their ‘Being Human’ expedition. One of the basics of humanity is our ability to create, and the students will be involved in practical workshops from the Leeds Art Gallery and the Henry Moore … Continued
What a fantastic first week back crew have had! We completed den building, time capsules and played some amazing team games. Crew were respectful and helpful to each other. We had a fantastic time!
Just a reminder that XP X 30 (Year 7) Presentation of Learning is on Monday 8th July 2024. The Presentation of Learning will start at 4:30pm at XP school. We are looking forward to our last PoL of the school year!
Year 7’s current expedition ‘Hold Back the River’ has the guiding question, ‘How does water shape our world?’ During this expedition, our geography content is focusing on river characteristics from source to mouth, river processes, formation of landforms as well as the cause, impacts and responses of flooding. As part of this, we are applying … Continued
