The netball match on Wednesday 14th Jan has been cancelled and re arranged. There will be no netball practice this week.
Thanks Team PE
Traffic Alert: Delays Around Middle Bank & Stadium Way
Please be aware that there is currently significant disruption on Middlebank and Stadium Way due to a number of lorry trailers parked along both roads.
The lorries on Middlebank are backing up through the roundabout on White Rose Way, which is making the area particularly congested. Traffic is moving slowly, with vehicles trying to pass each other on only one side of the road, so conditions are quite chaotic.
This situation is due to a strike at the Tesco warehouse and may continue for some time.
We strongly recommend allowing extra time for drop-off and pick-up, driving with caution, and considering alternative routes where possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sharing our Stories: 09/01/2026
Beautiful work this week
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!
To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
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Ethics in Action: X30 Admiral take the floor @ XP
An exciting visit from a Game Expert @ Norton Infants
Share your stories with us!
Write to us at [email protected] – we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!
What coming in PE next week W/C9/1/25
Monday – Badminton practice 3.30-4.30
Wednesday- Year 7 and 8 Netball fixture away return to school 5.30. Girls football fixture return to school 5.30.
Thursday- Cheerleading practice- 3.30-4.30
Enrichment timetable
Welcome back everyone and Happy New Year!
We have a fun filled and busy enrichment timetable for the next term with lots of extra curricular fixtures.
Come along and give things a try.
Any questions regarding PE please email
[email protected] PE Lead
[email protected] PE teacher/ Phase lead
[email protected] PE/ science teacher
Lola’s Black Belt Brilliance!
Big news from Crew White — Lola has officially earned her black belt in Taekwondo!
Lola isn’t just a superstar in her martial arts classes — she works incredibly hard in school every single day. Her dedication in school clearly mirrors the discipline it takes to achieve a black belt!
Not only is Lola one of the kindest humans we know, but she’s also someone you definitely don’t want to mess with! Crew White couldn’t be prouder of her. From smashing targets in school to smashing goals in Taekwondo — what an achievement!
CrewWhitePride #BlackBelt #HowlsHero #XPChampion #HardWorkPaysOff
Words into Art: E29’s Immersion Week
This week, E29 have been diving deep into the world of legendary author Malorie Blackman. To celebrate her legacy, we took on the intricate challenge of creating micrography portraits, forming her likeness entirely out of tiny, handwritten text using words and phrases that link to the central themes of our anchor text and expedition.
We have been absolutely blown away by the craftsmanship and quality of the work produced. The patience and precision required to turn words into art are immense, and the students have truly outdone themselves. Seeing Malorie Blackman’s face emerge from her own powerful words has been the highlight of our week!
Miss Buckley
D6 Begins for Y11!
Day 6 (D6!) will begin this Saturday for our Y11 students!
The session will run from 9:30am-12pm – it’s an optional/voluntary session, where students are able to access additional support with learning – or just have a relaxed space for focused self study away from potential distractions away from home. Students can come and go as they wish, and do not have to stay for the whole session – they’ll just need to sign in and out.
In the past, D6 has been supported by Student Coaches – ex-students of XP & XPE – who have returned to provide our current students with peer to peer academic study support. We’re in the process of recruiting coaches to support.
Please encourage Y11s to come along to squeeze in some extra revision time. They’ll see the benefits on results day!
What coming this week in PE W/C5th Jan
Monday – Badminton practice- 3.30-4.30
Wednesday- Netball practice 3.30-4.30
Thursday- Cheerleading practice 3.30-4.30
Any questions please email Team PE.
An incredible first term for Team PE
As we come to the end of a busy and exciting first term, Team PE would like to reflect on what has been an incredible few months full of hard work, dedication and enthusiasm from our students.
This term has seen a huge range of extra-curricular training sessions and fixtures take place, with pupils giving their all both in lessons and after school. It has been fantastic to see such high levels of commitment, teamwork and school spirit across all year groups.
We have celebrated great successes in both girls’ and boys’ football. In particular, our Year 7 boys’ football team have shown outstanding determination and teamwork, progressing through the cup and representing the school with pride. Our girls’ football teams have also had a very successful term, continuing to develop their skills and confidence on the pitch.
The netball team have made impressive progress this term, building strong bonds as a team and putting in consistent performances. Their hard work has paid off with several well-deserved wins, and it has been wonderful to see their confidence grow with each match.
Our cheerleading squad have been working incredibly hard in preparation for upcoming competitions and performances. Their commitment, energy and positivity have been inspiring, and we are excited to see them showcase their routines in the new year.
We are incredibly proud of all our students for their effort, resilience and sportsmanship this term. We now look forward to continuing this momentum after a well-earned and restful Christmas break.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.
Team PE
