Girls football will be cancelled tonight due to the astro turf still being under snow. The fixtures tomorrow as it stands will still be going ahead.
PE this week/ Fixtures W/C 18th November
Another amazing week of PE and extra curricular. 13 of our students participated in the Doncaster cross country competition with 3 of them qualifying for the South Yorkshire finals in January. We look forward to them competing in the next round.
Thursday saw 6 of our KS3 students compete in the Doncaster badminton competition.
Another very busy week next week:
Tuesday –
Girls football practice
KS4 Badminton practice
Wednesday –
Y7/8 Girls netball away – Pick up at Hall cross lower school at 5pm
Y7 boys football away – Pick up at 5.30pm from XP
Y9/10 Girls football at home – Pick up at 5pm from XP
Thursday –
KS4 Badminton away – Pick up at 5.15 from XP
Extra curricular W/C 11th November
Tuesday – Badminton and girls football practice 3.30-4.30
Wednesday- Netball practice 3.30-4.30
Thursday- KS3 Badminton fixture away back at school at 5.15pm
Any questions please speak to the PE team
Post 16 evening success
Thank you to all who attended last night’s Post 16 event, it was lovely to see Year 10 & 11 parents and students there and the feedback from our local schools and colleges was really positive and they are looking forward to welcoming XP and XP East students as year 12s in September. They were really positive about the conversations they had with our young people last night and both our alumni students’ character and dedication to learning that students have and are showing as they progress through their next steps.
I’ve attached a copy of the presentation from last night which has links to all the post 16 providers. The expectation for year 11 students is that they apply for more than one college/6th form/apprenticeship with a recommendation of at least 3 different places. Students don’t need to commit to chosing one specific place and do not need to make any final decisions until results day in August.
Here is also the different minimum expected grades that are needed for each level of course, the school/colleges website will have their own guidance. Some schools and colleges also use grade averages so all GCSEs count towards their entry requirements.
As always any questions please email me at [email protected]
Thankyou for supporting your student and the school in this
Kathryn Burns XP Trust Careers Lead
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Boys football
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Year 7 boys football game tonight has been cancelled. The boys who were down to play will be finishing at 3.15.
Any questions please contact [email protected]
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Beautiful Work This Week
Children in Need @ Plover
The lovely Year 5 & 6 children have been learning all about Children in Need this week and why the cause is so important. They wanted to raise more awareness, so even more children could be supported. We hope you like their version of ‘I’ll Stand by You’ as we stand with everyone who needs the support!
Beautiful Curation at Green Top
Check out these recent beautiful curations at Green Top School from our Comms Crew!
Crew @ Plover
We asked our students at Plover what Crew looks like and what it means to be Crew – this was their response.
XP Trust – Protecting our Planet
On Friday 15 November Koen Timmers, the world renowned climate educator, visited XP Doncaster to present our students with a plaque entitled, ‘Climate Action Heroes’ in recognition of the work done by students across our Trust in pursuit of our curriculum seam of ‘Protecting Our Planet.’
The recognition is also for being part of the Climate Action Project which allows us to connect with students and learners from across the globe to find practical and impactful solutions to the climate emergency.
Meeting Professional Athletes
Last term, students met a few of the Doncaster Rovers first team players and were able to have photos and get autographs from the players. Students asked questions about the life of a professional athlete and the journey that the players have been on playing for different clubs. It was great to hear the players speak about our character traits and how these character traits link to sport.
In the same week, students visited Hill House school to listen to Olympic gold medal GB hockey player Sam Quek. Her experience as an athlete and the ups and downs she has faced really helped our students to understand that if you want something in life you have to work hard for it! Students were able to have a photo and ask questions to Sam at the end – they even held her gold medal.
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Year 11s Hard at Work Annotating Poetry Anthologies @ XP East
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Cheerleading tonight cancelled
Cheerleading club cancelled tonight.
Year 11s Hard at Work Annotating Their Poetry Anthology in Preparation for GCSEs
Our Year 11 students are putting in an incredible amount of effort as they work their way through annotating their entire poetry anthology in preparation for their upcoming GCSE exams. Every page is filled with thoughtful insights, detailed observations, and connections that showcase their growing understanding of the poems.
Your dedication and enthusiasm are shining through, and we have no doubt that it will pay off in your GCSEs.
Miss Buckley
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A big thank you from Crew Spencer!
We are thrilled to announce that Crew Spencer has successfully raised a total of £286 for Macmillan Cancer Support! This incredible achievement is thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication shown by our students in completing a sit-up challenge and organizing a bake sale. We are so proud of the hard work put in by everyone involved and are deeply grateful for the generous support from our parents and community members.
Your donations have made a difference, and with your continued support, we look forward to creating more opportunities to raise funds for such worthy causes throughout the year.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us!
Miss Dickinson
Sharing our Stories: 08/11/2024
Beautiful Work This Week
Jeff Tech High
This October half term, 9 members of staff from across XP Trust travelled to San Diego to work with the best project based learning teacher in the world – Jeff Robin. Each teacher brought with them a personally crafted exemplar – a tangible product of their passion and planning – to refine and inspire transformative future Expeditions.
Inspired by Jeff’s groundbreaking work at High Tech High, the school that inspired XP, they sought to elevate their teaching through creativity, activism, and lasting legacy. Away from the familiar, they embraced new ideas in a setting that ignited their imagination…
Stay tuned for the full length documentary and story of Jeff Tech High…
Green Top’s new Sensory Room!
Stay & Play at Carcroft!
Open Day @ Norton Infants
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Crew White Supports the Eve Merton Trust @ XP East
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Celebrating 70 Years of Lord of the Flies with E29’s Creative Interpretations!
To mark the 70th anniversary of Lord of the Flies, students in E29 have taken on the challenge of interpreting this classic novel in their own unique ways as part of a special competition. From digital artwork to imaginative stories and diary entries written from the perspectives of the characters, they have truly embraced this creative opportunity. Some students are even going above and beyond, filming their own dramatic interpretations over the weekend as extended study!
I’ve been incredibly impressed by their creativity and dedication this week. It’s inspiring to see each student bring their personal vision to life, demonstrating their understanding of the novel in such innovative forms.
Miss Buckley, E29 HUMS Teacher
Crew White Supports The Eve Merton Trust: A Colourful Day for a Cause
On the last day of term, Crew White turned the school into a vibrant sea of pink and green, as students and staff alike donned the colours to raise both awareness and funds for a cause close to their hearts: The Eve Merton Trust. This local charity, which provides support for families affected by cancer, was chosen by Crew White as their charity of the year, and what better way to show support than with a fun, colourful dress-up day?
Through the support of Crew White and generous donations, £40 was raised on the day—an amount that will go directly to The Eve Merton Trust, helping them continue their vital services.
A big thank you to everyone who participated and donated. Your support is truly appreciated, and together, we’re helping to make a real difference in the community!
