Tickets are available at XP East reception. Let’s celebrate all the success this year.
XP East Football Stars Selected to Represent Doncaster at a High Level
We are delighted to celebrate the success of two talented XP East students who have recently been selected to represent two prestigious football teams across Doncaster.
Their selections are a fantastic achievement and reflect the dedication, hard work, and commitment they have shown both on and off the pitch. Competing at a high level of football requires discipline, resilience, and a passion for the game—qualities that both students demonstrate every day.
Representing their respective teams will provide them with exciting opportunities to develop their skills, compete against strong opposition, and showcase their talent across the region. Being chosen to play at this level is a significant accomplishment and highlights the growing sporting talent within our school community.
At XP East, we are incredibly proud of our students’ achievements, whether in the classroom, through expedition learning, or in extracurricular activities such as sport. These selections are a testament not only to the students’ dedication but also to the support of their families, coaches, teammates, and the wider school community.
We look forward to following their progress throughout the season and celebrating their future successes. We wish both students the very best as they take on this exciting challenge and continue to represent XP East with pride, determination, and sportsmanship.
Congratulations to both players on this outstanding achievement—we can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Rising to the Challenge: Our Athletes Shine on the Track and Field
What an incredible two days of athletics for our Year 7–10 students at Doncaster and District.
Our athletes showed that success comes from hard work, determination, and the courage to give their very best. Every race run, every jump taken, and every throw made reflected the dedication and resilience of our students.
🌟 Year 7
- 2nd place in Long Jump
- 3rd place in the 200m
- 5th place in the 100m
- A fantastic 4th place overall for the girls’ team
🌟 Year 8
- 3rd place in the 1500m, demonstrating tremendous perseverance and strength
🌟 Year 9
- An exceptional achievement as one of our students earned the title of Fastest Year 9 Boy in Doncaster, winning the 100m sprint in style!
While these results are certainly worth celebrating, what inspires us most is the character shown by our students. They supported one another, pushed through challenges, and represented our school with pride. Their achievements remind us that success is not just about winning—it is about having the confidence to step forward, work hard, and never stop striving to be better than yesterday.
To every student who competed: you have shown what is possible when talent meets effort. Be proud of what you have achieved, and let this be the motivation to keep aiming higher. The future is bright, and this is only the beginning. 💙🏅🏃♀️🏃♂️
“Success isn’t always measured by the medals you win, but by the courage you show in chasing your goals.”.
Vacancies across XP Trust
We’re advertising for various roles across our Trust!
Learning Coach at XP Doncaster
To find out more, visit: https://xptrust.org/careers-at-xp/current-vacancies/
XP Festival: Lineup!
Curious about the XP Festival lineup?
Here’s a hint: students from every XP Trust school will be sharing their passions through vibrant art installations, dance, storytelling, and live music! This is a key moment in our XP Live programme, giving young people authentic opportunities to produce and perform work that has agency and legacy.
Get your tickets here!
Reminder to parents: Hot Weather
This week, temperatures are expected to rise across the UK. Please ensure that your child brings a water bottle, sun cream, and a cap for PE lessons.
This is especially important if your child is attending the Doncaster and District Athletics events on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd June.
Thank you for your support.
Thank you.
Deepening Understanding: Showcasing Crew and Beautiful Work to visitors from the University of Manchester.
XP and XP East welcomed colleagues from the University of Manchester to find out all about our practices today. It is always an exceptional opportunity to share our practices with visitors, but today I was able to witness how powerful our students sharing their stories truly is.
Our students confidently presented on the question: “What is Crew?” They articulated the deep-rooted culture of community, accountability, and peer support that defines the Crew structure across our schools. Watching them explain how Crew acts as both an academic anchor and a supportive team to our visitors was a powerful reminder of how deeply they understand and live our values daily.
In addition to exploring our Crew culture, our visitors gained insight into the rigorous academic scaffolding that underpins our curriculum.
A huge thank you goes to Miss Johnson, who shared her expertise on how we design and produce our stunning, high-quality expeditions. By taking our guests behind the scenes of our planning processes, she demonstrated how we connect deep subject standards in order to answer guiding questions and produce beautiful, authentic final products.
Final Word: C28 – Checking Out…
This week has brought a deeply grounding reminder of why we do what we do at XP and XP East. Being invited by our students to sit in on their Final Word presentations has been nothing short of a privilege, leaving a lasting impression on all of the adults in the room.
The Final Word is a cornerstone experience where our departing students reflect on how their time here has shaped them as people and as learners. But it is one thing to know the protocol, and another entirely to sit in a room and witness it unfold. The depth of reflection shared by our students this week has been remarkably profound. They have spoken with immense maturity about their academic journeys, their growth through Crew, and their readiness to step into the wider world.
For the staff and family members listening, the impact is hard to put into words. Hearing a young person articulate their own character development, trace their resilience through years of hard work, and offer authentic appreciations to those who supported them is incredibly moving. It provides a rare, deeply moving view of the impact of our collective work. The vulnerability and insight shown by the students does more than just demonstrate their preparedness for the next stage—it reminded every adult present of the immense power of giving young people the space to own their story.
Thanks Neave and Karan for letting me join you today! I can’t wait to hear more stories next week.
A reminder to all of our C28 students – what we have at XP is special, you are all judged by your character and beautiful work in the world you are about to enter – not just your results! You have all worked incredibly hard. Please don’t be strangers, email us and come back to celebrate with us.
Pride and Appreciation in our Friday community meetings
The Return of Our Community Meetings following the exam period has been so uplifting for our school community. There was a wave of pride and community spirit echoed across our stairs today following the fantastic whole school community meeting held this morning. Bringing together students and staff from all year groups Mrs. Salter and Mr. Voltaire led the morning sessions, marking a heartwarming and energetic return to our highlight of the week.
After a rigorous and focused period dedicated to the Year 11 GCSE examinations, coming back together as a whole community feels even more special. The atmosphere was explicitly one of celebration—a chance to breathe, reflect, and look forward. Central to the morning’s success was the powerful momentum of shared appreciations, reminding us all of the strength, kindness, and resilience that define our school culture. A couple of standout highlights of the morning was our attendance celebration, where we recognised the dedication of our students, alongside honouring our “top of praises” recipients who have gone above and beyond in demonstrating exceptional character and hard work this week.
XP East have a hard act to follow when comparing the attendance from our crews this week!
Well done to all of our students who were named in this weeks community meeting! You are rockstars!
Sharing our Stories: 19/06/2026
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.
Top of the Blogs
Why is the seaside such a special place? @ Norton Infants
Duke of Edinburgh success @ XP School
Year 10 fieldwork to the Holocaust Museum @ XP East
Year 6 Heart Art @ Norton Juniors
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