On Thursday 25th June, join our Crew at XP Doncaster for a joyful celebration of creativity. Expect live music, powerful performances, and the beautiful work that defines our students. Grab your free tickets today!
Year 10 fieldwork to the Holocaust Museum
This week, our Year 10 students visited the National Holocaust Museum as part of our ‘Power and Prejudice’ expedition. The visit supported learning in both GCSE History, focusing on life under Nazi rule, and GCSE Ethics by exploring Judaism.
Students explored the museum’s powerful exhibitions and beautiful memorial gardens before hearing the moving testimony of a Holocaust survivor. Listening to their first-hand experiences brought history to life and encouraged students to reflect on the importance of challenging prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
The day was a valuable opportunity to deepen students’ understanding of the Holocaust and its lasting lessons for society today. We are incredibly proud of the respect, maturity and empathy shown by all students throughout the visit.
E30 Duke of Edinburgh
We’re looking forward to welcoming our students back shortly! Before they return to their classrooms and activities, we’ll be spending a little time helping everyone degunge and freshen up after today’s fun.
Please note that collection time remains approximately 4:00pm. We expect all students to be cleaned up, changed if necessary, and ready for pick-up by then.
Thanks DofE team/ C30 Crew Leaders.
Year 9 Presentation of Learning XP and XPEast
Dear Parents and Carers,
The Year 9 Presentation of Learning is Thursday 25th June as part of the wider Arts Festival. We would ask that Parents and Carers arrive at around 3.50pm where students will be briefly outlining the expedition. The presentation from students will run between 4.30pm and 4.50pm.
Students will be presenting their learning answering the guiding question: What is our relationship with the natural world?
As the presentation is part of the wider Arts Festival we ask that parents/families book free tickets using the link below:
https://www.ticketsource.com/xptrust/xp-festival-of-arts-and-culture-2026/2026-06-25/12:30/t-oemmpmr
This is so that we have a record of numbers of people on school site.
After this time there will be opportunity for families to attend the other aspects of the Arts Festival if they wish to. If students are leaving school site at the end of the Presentation of Learning they will need to sign out with a member of staff.
Thanks
The Year 9 Expedition Team
Whats coming up this week W/C 15th June
Monday- Athletics 3.30-4.30
Wednesday- Rounders fixture away 3.30-5.15.
Thursday- Cheerleading practice 3.30-4.30. No cricket practice.
Sharing our Stories: 12/06/2026
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.
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Beautiful work from Harry in Year 10 @ XP Gateshead
Crew Nightingale Hunt for a Rainbow in the Rain! @ Norton Infants
A settled and productive afternoon @ XP East
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A Settled and Productive Afternoon at XP East
This afternoon I have had a great time! I managed to visit all year groups who were in session at XP East and see how settled our starts to afternoon sessions are. In the STEM and HUMs lessons I visited , the focus was immediate. Students wasted no time opening up their books or logging into Tassomai, swiftly immersing themselves in independent reading and targeted retrieval practices.
Craftsmanship on Display in E29
Meanwhile, in the E29 3D Art classroom, a completely different kind of focus was underway. The room was a hub of deliberate, high-quality craftsmanship as students worked diligently on their 3D products.
The attention to detail and standard of work on display today highlighted true pride in curation. From initial structural choices to the final meticulous finishes, our students are proving themselves to be true artisans, pushing the boundaries of their creativity and technical skill.
It has been a fantastic, deeply productive start to the afternoon here at XP East. A huge well done to all of our students for maintaining such high standards and bringing their best selves to their crews today!
A new Era for Embrace: A Fresh Space for Student Wellbeing
I was invited into to the official relaunch of Embrace today — our dedicated hub designed to support wellbeing, foster connections, and provide a safe, structured environment during social times.
We are only a few days into the relaunch, and we are already seeing a massive, positive shift in how students utilise their lunchtimes. While unstructured free time is important, it can sometimes feel overwhelming or isolating for students. By providing a well-structured shared space, Embrace has bridged the gap.
We are already noticing;
1. A Sanctuary for Wellbeing
Navigating the school day can be draining for some of our students. Embrace offers a calm, regulated environment where students can decompress, take a breath, and reset before their afternoon classes. It has quickly become a cornerstone of our daily mental health support.
2. Meaningful Social Interactions
Because the space is structured with intentional activities, board games, and relaxed seating arrangements, breaking the ice is easy. We are seeing students from different year groups sit down together, share, and build new friendships that might never have formed.
3. Reduced Social Anxiety
The environment naturally invites participation, giving everyone a clear sense of belonging and a safe place to land. Staff and Students – Next time you pass by during lunch, take a peek inside!
Wise Wednesdays: Celebrating a Term of Beautiful Work
From discussions about health, wellbeing and personal safety to debates around democracy, British Values and life beyond school, students across XP Doncaster have engaged in thoughtful and meaningful learning through Wise Wednesdays this term. This newsletter celebrates some of the beautiful work taking place in Crews and provides a preview of the important topics students will be exploring next term.
C29 Fieldwork Reminder: National Holocaust Museum Visit
Monday 15 June – XP East
Tuesday 16 June – XP School
As part of their Power and Prejudice expedition, E29 (Year 10) students will be taking part in fieldwork at the National Holocaust Museum. This visit will support their learning as they explore the Guiding Question:
“How does ideology impact people’s lives?”
Travel Arrangements
Students will depart school at 9:15am and are expected to return at approximately 3:15pm. Please note that return times may be affected by factors outside of our control, such as traffic. Any updates to arrival times will be shared via the school website.
What Students Need to Bring
Students should bring:
- A packed lunch
- A water bottle
- A pen
Students who are entitled to free school meals will be provided with a packed lunch by the school.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the fieldwork, please contact Shannam at [email protected] or speak to your child’s Crew Leader.
