We’re thrilled to invite you to C29’s Presentation of Learning on Monday 8th December, 4:00–5:30pm.

This special event is a chance for our students to showcase the beautiful work they’ve created during their expedition, as well as the acts of kindness they’ve carried out along the way. It promises to be an afternoon filled with creativity, compassion, and community spirit.

The POL promises to be a festive celebration, filled with inspiring stories of learning and kindness, a vibrant showcase of student work, and plenty of holiday cheer to kick off the season.

So, dust off your Christmas jumper, pop some bells on, and join us for an afternoon of joy and celebration. Let’s come together to recognise the hard work, generosity, and festive spirit of C29.

Date: Monday 8th December
Time: 4:00 – 5:30pm
Location: XP School
Dress code: Christmas jumpers encouraged – the more festive, the better!

We can’t wait to see you there!

C29 team

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.

Top of the Blogs

Reception: Crew champion music makers @ Green Top

Demonstrating the character trait courage @ Plover

Bye-bye litter! @ Carcroft School

First week back – CREW CHIPS @ XP

Star of the week @ XP East

Rain or shine: Learning outside every time @ Norton Infants

G28 morning fitness, breakfast, revision! @ XP Gateshead

Share your stories with us!

We now have a new dedicated news email so that you can send your stories, updates or ideas about potential news articles directly to us in Comms.

It might be something you or your students have achieved, a charity you’re supporting or anything at all that deserves a wider audience.

Write to us at [email protected] –  we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!

Crew CSP have dived head first into the new school year, and from the get-go, they’ve shown impressive enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. Their positive attitudes and hard work has earned them plenty of praises from their teachers.

It’s been a close call and only 1 praise in it, butThe star of the week goes to Roza who continues to push herself everyday to be the best version. Well done and keep up the amazing work!

Our Year 11 students have made a fantastic start to the year, really impressing us with the effort and care they’ve been putting into their poetry anthology annotations. The craftsmanship and quality of their work has been outstanding! Pages filled with thoughtful insights, careful detail, and a genuine pride in presentation.

It’s brilliant to see them taking ownership of their learning in this way, setting such high standards for themselves as they move towards their exams. We’re so proud of the focus and creativity they’re showing – keep it up E28!

Miss Buckley

Hi,

We had a brilliant first week back in Crew King.  We started the week with a scenic and challenging hike on the Monsal Trail in Sheffield. Students worked together to keep spirits high. The highlight of the walk was an amazing view for lunch. 

Another highlight of the week was the XP Colour Run. An event where students were showered in water and colour to raise money for charity.  See the photos. 

Alongside all the outdoor fun, we spent time practising some mindfulness activities including a brilliant yoga session led by Miss O’Grady.

It was great to reconnect as a crew, get a smile on everyone’s faces, and make some memories together. Bring on the rest of the term!

Mr Campbell

I’m really proud to share that Crew Anning are off to a fantastic start this academic year. We currently hold the highest attendance in Year 9 and also have the most praise points – an incredible achievement that reflects the effort, focus, and positivity within our crew.

We’re also very proud that one of our crew members currently holds the highest number of praise points in Year 9 for our HOWL Be Kind. This is a fantastic example of the values we want to live by, and as a crew we hope to follow in their footsteps.

What makes this even more special is how much we’re supporting one another. As a crew, we’re holding each other to account, encouraging one another to keep raising our standards, and making sure no one gets left behind. The level of focus and engagement we’ve shown so far this term sets a really strong foundation, and it’s clear we’ve set the bar high for Year 9.

I’m so impressed with how Crew Anning have started the year – their encouragement, determination, and teamwork are already shining through. I believe these qualities will continue to shine and keep us strong as we approach the challenges and opportunities of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. I can’t wait to see what else we can achieve together this year.

Thanks Miss Askin

At XP, we believe education should prepare young people for life in the real world. That’s why our recent Community Engagement Day was such a powerful experience for students across XP and XP East.

Working alongside South Yorkshire Police, our students had the chance to appreciate and experience the reality of keeping our communities safe. From police dog demonstrations to interactive sessions on knife crime, stalking, criminal exploitation, and human rights, students engaged with some of the issues facing young people today.

You can watch the highlights from the day here!

Crew ABO have set off their XPE journey in a positive way and already have celebrated some fantastic achievements. Within crew we have been focussing on building connections and settling into XPE after there fantastic week at outward bound. Crew ABO are already demonstrating what it means to be thoughtful, hardworking, and kind. Their approach to the HOWLs—Work Hard, Get Smart, and Be Kind—is setting a strong foundation for the years ahead.

It’s been inspiring to see the enthusiasm and commitment Year 7 have shown in Crew ABO:

• Several crew members have celebrated 100% attendance, a true reflection of dedication and responsibility.
• Many students are already at the very top of the praise board, recognised for their effort, attitude, and kindness.
• With such a strong beginning, it’s clear that our Year 7 students are embracing every opportunity Crew ABO offers. They are not only learning about themselves but also how to support and uplift one another. We are excited to see how they continue to grow, both as individuals and as a community, throughout the year.

I am proud of the way Crew ABO have taken everything in their stride and I am excited to see what the next few weeks has to offer!

 16 September 2025

 K Burns

Please click on the links for websites and course options, most are open for applications for 2026/27 for new year 11 students applying. We recommend students apply to a range of providers.

It is never too early to start the application process and secure a provisional place for your students’ next steps.