Here is our fantastic enrichment offer for after half term. This will run until December. Come along and try out some of the amazing clubs we offer. All after school clubs run from 3.30-4.30. Any questions please email team PE
Miss O’Grady – Subject lead of PE [email protected]
Mr Currie – PE Teacher/ Year 10 and 11 phase lead [email protected]
Miss Bowser- PE/ Science Teacher [email protected]
It’s October after all… and who doesn’t love this time of year?!
To mark the season, Crew White kicked off their Tranquil Tuesday with a perfectly chilling short story — The Signal-Man by the legendary Charles Dickens. It couldn’t have been a better fit, as Year 10 are currently studying A Christmas Carol as part of their English GCSE — so this little literary detour tied in beautifully.
We circled up, closed the blinds, switched off the lights, and read by torchlight to set the spooky scene. The atmosphere was just right — a little eerie, a little exciting, and a whole lot of fun.
A huge appreciation to Kiera for bravely stepping up to read aloud and saving Mrs. Fowler’s sore, croaky throat. That’s the Crew spirit in action!
Here’s to more Tranquil Tuesdays filled with stories, atmosphere, and a dash of Halloween magic.
X28 Ethics have been keeping their Friday 5 sessions filled with energy and motivation! This new routine is already becoming a highlight of the week.
Each session, they tackle a 15-mark exam question together, planning, debating, and refining their responses as a team. Students earn points for hitting exam criteria, building strong arguments, and challenging powerful ideas, all while learning from each other and preparing to write their answers in full.
It’s been brilliant to see their confidence, critical thinking, and exam readiness grow week by week!
Our Year 7 students have been working incredibly hard on crafting their historical narratives this week, and the creativity on display has been fantastic!
Students have been critiquing each other’s work, offering fab feedback, and sharing ideas to help one another improve. The atmosphere in sessions has been buzzing with collaboration and imagination as everyone pushes themselves (and each other!) to make their writing as powerful as possible.
We were also joined in Session 5 today by some of our Year 11 experts; Leo, Joseph, and Alfie, who spent time coaching the younger students, offering guidance, and providing expert critique. Their advice and encouragement really inspired Year 7 to keep raising the bar.
With so much talent, hard work, and support flying around, it’s safe to say we’ve got some future published authors in the making. Watch this space…
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Last week, our class crew embarked on an exciting mission to organise fundraising initiatives. Embracing the spirit of Dragon’s Den, students worked collaboratively to select charities they were passionate about and develop creative, compelling pitches for their fundraising ideas.
The energy and enthusiasm in the room were infectious, with students supporting one another, refining their proposals, and thinking critically about how to make a real difference. It was inspiring to see their teamwork, creativity, and commitment in action.
We can’t wait to see which ideas will come to life, watch this space for updates as our crew brings their innovative fundraising plans to fruition!
May the best teams win!
Don’t miss this opportunity to join our Crew at XPD – find out more here: https://xptrust.org/xp-doncaster-steam-teacher/
Admiral have been further developing their mathematical skills by revisiting their Vitruvian Man ratio drawings. Previously, each student calculated the ratio of their head to their body to represent themselves in the style of the Vitruvian Man. Building on this, students deepened their understanding by learning how to use scale to create even more accurate representations. They carefully chose which parts of the body to measure, using this data to enhance the precision of their drawings.
As a class, we connected this work to our expedition theme, Being Human. Students engaged in thoughtful discussions about identity, historical beliefs around human proportions, and how shape played a role in these ideas. They reflected on how perceptions of human identity and physical ideals have evolved over time.
Their effort, creativity, and attention to detail were outstanding. They demonstrated excellent craftsmanship and produced work they can be truly proud of!
Another amazing enrichment week for PE. The netball teams were preparing for their next match which was great to see.
Next week W/C 13th October
Wednesday- Year 7,8 and 9 netball match away return to school at 5.15pm. Please tick your name off.
Wednesday- Boys football practice 3.30-4.30
Thursday – Cheerleading practice and girls football practice. 3.30-4.30
Thursday Year 7 boys football away return to school at 5.30. Please tick your name off.
Any questions please email.
C28 and C29 Celebration of learning update
DofE Update
We are currently working hard behind the scenes to finalise and approve all student awards on the eDofE system. This process takes time as each section is carefully checked and verified to ensure students receive the recognition they deserve.
Once this is complete, we will share further details about our upcoming Celebration Event, where students’ hard work and achievements will be formally recognised.
Thank you for your patience and continued support, we’re looking forward to celebrating together. This is likely to be after half term.
Mrs Watson
