Tuesday- KS4 Badminton and Girls football 3.30-4.30
Wednesday – Year 8 Netball match away return at 5.30 to XP school
Year 7/8 football match at home finishes at 5pm
Thursday- Cheerleading practice 3.30-4.30
Thanks Team PE
E31 FIELDWORK TOMORROW POSTPONED
Good evening all,
Happy New Year!
I hope the festive season has been a restful one for you all.
Unfortunately due to the weather, we have made the decision to postpone tomorrow’s fieldwork. We have liaised with the Cemetery who have informed us that pathways are already starting to become icy. The path in which we would need to take includes some inclines and there are concerns that injury may occur if we take the risk.
We will be in touch once we have met as a team as this fieldwork will still go ahead as it is a vital immersion piece in our new expedition.
We apologise for the late notice, we were hopeful it would have cleared up somewhat however the forecast overnight is not in our favour!
We look forward to kicking off our new expedition in other ways tomorrow morning!
Thanks in advance for your support.
Admissions Arrangements Consultation for 2026/2027
When changes are proposed to admission arrangements, we must consult on our admission arrangements that will apply for admission applications the following school year and at least once every 7 years, even if there have been no changes.
Our consultation will last for 6 weeks and between Friday 20th December and Friday 31 January.
Continue readingIce Hockey 13/12/24
We will be taking students who have returned their letters for Ice hockey on Friday 13th December. Students will need to meet at school at 5.45. We aim to set off at 6pm. Students will be required to be picked up around 10.30. If there are any delays then we will update you via blog. There is food available on site if students wish to purchase anything at Ice Sheffield. If there are questions then please email [email protected].
This week in PE
Another busy week on the PE front for our students. Another week with multiple practices across badminton and cheerleading, whilst our KS3 badminton team went and competed at Rossington All Saints and our year 8 boys football hosted Ash Hill.
As we round off this week, we have another busy week coming up
Next week
Tuesday- KS4 Badminton practice, no girls football practice
Wednesday – Year 7/8 girls football at home finish at 5pm. Year 7 and 8 girls netball fixture at home finish 5pm.
Thursday – KS4 badminton fixture at home finish at 4.45pm
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
Enrichment timetbable Nov- Dec
Sharing our Stories: 10/01/2025
Beautiful Work This Week
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust for the last time in 2024! To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
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Dear Year 10 Parents and Carers,
We are writing to inform you of a change to the date for the Presentation of Learning (POL) for the Expedition titled “Raiders and Invaders.”
This important event will now take place on
Date: Monday, 13th January
Location: XP EAST School.
Timings: XPE Students 4pm – 4.45pm / XP Students 5.15pm – 6pm
Attendance at the Presentation of Learning is compulsory for all students, as it forms a core part of what we do at XP School. If a student is unable to attend on the day, it is our expectation that they will still complete their POL at a later date, which will be delivered in front of an audience.
We kindly ask for your support in ensuring that your child attends this important event, as it is an opportunity for them to showcase their hard work and learning to an audience of their peers, staff, and parents/carers.
Further details regarding the timing and location of the event will be shared with you soon. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you on the day.
Kind regards,
Y10 Teaching Team
Crew White
Crew White Explores Democracy with Room 101
During Wise Wednesday, Crew White learned about democracy—a system where everyone has a say in decisions. We discussed how democracy ensures fairness and equality and imagined what life might be like without it: decisions could become unfair, and some voices might go unheard.
To bring this idea to life, we held a Room 101 activity. Two Crew members each presented a pet peeve. They made their case, and the rest of the Crew asked questions and debated before casting their votes.
Through this activity, we practiced the principles of democracy: persuasion, equal voice, and majority rule. It was a fun way to learn how fairness and collaboration shape the decisions that affect us all.
What would you send to Room 101?
W/C 6/1/25 PE extra curricular
All extra curricular starts this week.
Tuesday- Girls football and Badminton (KS3)
Wednesday- Netball
Thursday- Cheerleading
All practice are from 3.30-4.30.
Thanks Team PE
Could you help to inspire the next generation of XP and XP East?
We are currently working to create a directory of experts for our upcoming Year 9 Passage Presentations and would appreciate your help!
Passage Presentation is an opportunity for students to reflect on their learning and demonstrate their readiness to move onto the next phase of their education – GCSE.
Students share their high quality work to a panel of experts and their family through an oral presentation, increasing their accountability and character development demonstrating the skills and knowledge they have gained in Key Stage 3.
As part of the presentation students provide insight into their future goals and aspirations and we would like to ensure an authentic expert for each of them at their presentation – this is where you come in!
We are seeking support from any members of our community to become an expert panelist at a Passage Presentation, to listen to the presentation, ask questions and support in directing pathways. In order for this to be a success we request help from members of the public who are able to share their own experiences and advice in order to advance our students to the next level of formal schooling.
If you feel this is something you are interested in, please use this link to sign up to the directory.
Presentations will take place week commencing 27th January 2025 for 3 weeks. You will receive an invite from the student you have been allocated nearer to the time.
Should you have any further questions, please contact a member of our Key Stage 3 Team:
Natalie Johnson- [email protected] (KS3 Lead)
Emma Watson- [email protected] (Phase Lead XPE 8/9)
Chris Morrison- [email protected] (Phase Lead XP 8/9)
We appreciate your support in advance.
Sharing our Stories 19/12/2024
Beautiful Work This Week
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust for the last time in 2024! To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
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A Whole New World
Exploring history through immersive learning! From Vikings at Murton Park to Shakespeare’s magic, C31’s Expedition journeyed through the Roman, Medieval, Early Modern & Industrial eras. With hands-on activities, creative writing, and expert insights, they connected past & present in unforgettable ways.
At their Presentation of Learning they recreated a historical timeline for parents and staff and a variety of drama performances as well as student led teaching sessions to demonstrate our learning.
Their knowledge culminated in a piece of narrative writing, independently written by students to reflect the life and experiences of a different person in history. The book is available to purchase here.
We’re looking for an inspiring Learning Coach at Plover School!
Crew Windsor and White are making a final plea for students to visit the drama space at XP East and look through the lost property. There are lost of items waiting to be re-united. Anything left in school on Friday will be donated to the clothes bank.
This morning, Crew Spencer and Crew Dufton rolled up their sleeves and took part in a litter-picking session as part of their stewardship responsibilities. The activity not only demonstrated their commitment to caring for their local environment but also contributes towards their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award.
Working together as a team, the students showed great effort and enthusiasm, taking pride in making a visible difference in the area. Stewardship is a core part of our values, and this morning’s activity highlighted the positive impact our Crews can have when they work together for a shared goal.
Well done to everyone involved—this is a fantastic example of leadership, teamwork, and community spirit in action!