A Sponsored Success!

By H Hickson3rd December 2019

E25 completed their sponsored walk/run today to raise money for the Conversation Club to support our expedition.

It was great to see a different side to the students out of the classroom – stand out students for effort were:

Ava

Woody

Zak

Zach

Charlie

Tom

Callum A

Jacob

Aaron

These students really worked hard to run as far as they could – reaching 3 laps! Image result for RUNNING CARTOON WELL DONE

I’d really like to appreciate all the students for their involvement in this – it was an enjoyable afternoon and we got some great footage to use in our final product documentary. The money raised will be put to good use to support the asylum seekers at the Conversation Club. We can’t wait to find out the grand total when combined with the money raised from XP

Please can all sponsor forms and money be handed into school by Friday 6th December – thank you to those who have done so already! 

E25 (Year 8) STEAM Presentation of Learning

By Katie Haughey29th November 2019

The Year 8 STEAM presentation of learnings will be held on:

  • Pioneer: Wednesday 18th December, 5-6PM at XP East

  • Explorer: Thursday 19th December 5-6PM at XP East

The students look forward to sharing the work they’ve been studying in the STEAM expedition, where they have been working towards the guiding question “What is the state of the nation’s health and what should we do about it?”

We welcome you to invite family and friends to the event, sign in will begin at 4:45PM on both nights. We also ask that students remain in school from 3:15PM until the event, if there’s an issue with this don’t hesitate to drop me an email: [email protected]

Take a sneak peek at E25’s final product!

By Natalie Johnson27th November 2019

Students in E25 were joined by visitors from the Conversation Club on Tuesday morning where they hosted ‘Minute to Win It’ games.

As part of our expedition ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go?’ we are answering the guiding question, ‘Why Should We Care About Migration?’, which means we have spent lots of time meeting and interviewing asylum seekers from our local community, finding out what it is like to move from one country to another and what the difficulties are.

During the morning we moved away from interview questions and instead focused on building a sense of community. Students really enjoyed teaming up with friends from the Conversation Club in order to compete against each other, whilst having fun- with a few surprises along the way!

We would like to appreciate those that took time out of their day to join us, with a special thanks to Nic for his extra games providing us with lots of laughs! See why here:

I am very proud of all of the students in E25 for the compassion they have shown throughout the expedition, it was heart warming to see the smiles on everyones faces this afternoon!

E25 Sponsored Run

By Natalie Johnson25th November 2019

As you will be aware, E25 were due to complete their 5k sponsored run/ walk around Lakeside today afternoon (26th Nov) but unfortunately due to unforeseeable circumstances and staff absences this has had to be postponed until next week, Tuesday 3rd December. Could we please ask that all sponsorship forms are brought into school by Thursday 28th November. Sponsor money will should be brought in by Friday 6th December – thank you to those who have already done this.

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Please be aware that students are still expected to bring in their PE kit on Tuesday. 

We appreciate all of your support in helping us to fund an education and support people in Doncaster’s Community.

A special mention to Aaron and Denim who have raised between them £55! – this is fantastic and any amount sponsored will be much appreciated, it’ll all add up!

 

ABOVE ALL, COMPASSION. 

E25 Sponsored Walk for the Conversation Club

By H Hickson11th November 2019

On the 26/11/19, E25 will be taking part in a 5km sponsored walk or run. This will be part of their HUMAN expedition ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go?’ and will take place during their PE session.

We will be raising money for the Conversation Club, a charity in Doncaster who supports asylum seekers and refugees. This charity is vital in creating a support network for people who have had to flee their country due to political and religious persecution.

Earlier in the expedition, we were lucky enough to be visited by a group of asylum seekers who are supported by the Conversation Club. It was lovely to see the students so engrossed in listening to the stories of each of the asylum seekers but also sharing a laugh with them too! The students were shocked by some of the reasons why our visitors had to flee, what would’ve happened to them if they had stayed and were moved by the stories of being separated from their family and the emotional impact this has. It was also interesting to hear how many misconceptions there are in society about asylum seekers and by speaking to our visitors we all learnt a lot about this.

We were pleased to hear our visitors enjoyed the experience of visiting our school as much as we enjoyed having them!

Asylum seekers have to live on only £37.75 a week and any support they receive from the Conversation Club is funded through charity and the kindness of volunteers. E25 and X25 will be taking part in this event (separately) so we have the potential to raise a lot for this charity.  We will be taking part in other fundraising activities throughout this term to raise more money towards this cause.  If each student can be sponsored £1 then it will be a massive help in reaching our target amount for the charity, but feel free give as little, or as much as you can.

Students were handed a sponsor form last week in crew but if they have lost it then they can ask myself or Miss Johnson for another one.

Without wanting to get political it is important to remember instead that these are people who just want to secure their safety. Our character traits of respect and compassion ring out in the students when they get involved with members of our community in this way and I am be proud to work with such mature and compassionate students at XP EAST.

 

ABOVE ALL, COMPASSION. 

‘Three Cheers for Trees!’ E25 Presentation of Learning

By K Poncia3rd July 2019

E25 will be holding the Presentation of Learning for their current expedition ‘Three Cheers for Trees!’ on Thursday 18th July at 5.30pm.

Students have been working extremely hard throughout their expedition and this will be an opportunity for them to share their learning with parents, carers and visitors.

We will also have a surprise to share with you at the end of the evening – the grand revealing of our final product!

We look forward to seeing you!

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What have meters and metres got to do with Escaping Earth?

By J Townson1st July 2019

  • What is the difference between a meter and a metre?
  • How could we use two straws, an elastic band and two paper clips to find the mass of an object?
  • How is mass related to weight?

All this and more will be revealed at our STEAM Presentations of Learning on 10th and 11th July (click here for further information)

Family are invited to come along and find out from our student experts, but expect to be asked about your own learning!

What does ‘Working Hard’ look like?

By K Poncia26th June 2019

Well, I think 7Explorer are a clear example of the answer to that question!

Take a look at all students working in class today.

 

So, remember, Working Hard focuses on the following criteria:

  • I arrive for each class on time and prepared – BIG TICK
  • I participate fully and mindfully in class – MASSIVE TICK
  • I complete all my work in a timely manner and to the best of my ability – EVEN BIGGER TICK

Enough said!

 

 

‘Three Cheers for Trees!’ Fieldwork

By K Poncia24th June 2019

Next week, E25 will be taking part in fieldwork linked to our current expedition, ‘Three Cheers for Trees!’

Students will be heading to a location not too far away on the following dates:

7Pioneer: Tuesday 2nd July

7Explorer: Friday 5th July

Fieldwork will take part during the normal school day with students travelling on our school minibuses.

Students will require a packed lunch, appropriate footwear and clothing as we will be outside for the day whatever the weather!

Fingers crossed, if the sun is shining, please ensure students bring plenty to drink (no fizzy drinks or glass bottles) and suncream.

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Peer Critique: Ascending the Amazon!

By K Poncia20th June 2019

So, today in HUMAN, 7Explorer have been deepening their knowledge and understanding about the Amazon Rainforest and the flora and fauna found within each layer.  Then, along with their senses, they have created a piece of descriptive writing, capturing what their journey might be like as they travel from the forest floor to the emergent layer.

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The quality of students’ writing was excellent!  Look at some of the sentences students identified as having the ‘WOW’ factor.

Ruby:

‘All of a sudden, the cool rays of exhausted sunlight penetrated the vibrant, green, detailed foliage and stroked my skin.’

Billy:

‘The orchids stand out in the rainforest, adding a florescent and vibrant aspect to this colourful creation.’

Callum:

‘Stridulating crickets fill the rainforest with their loud song which stretches deep into the Amazon’.

Students then went on to critique each others’ work, commenting on ‘What Went Well’ and ‘Even Better If…’  Students were also eager to grade their work.

Take a look at the focus of Marshall, Sami and Ruben as they read each others’ work, write their critique and then share out.  Absolutely wonderful!