XP Climate Conference is almost here. Join us tomorrow at 18.00.

By O XP-School13th July 2022

The time has finally arrived for the XP Climate Conference. All are welcome to the event where we will highlight the problems and some of the solutions to the climate emergency. Join us to take part in what promises to be an exciting and informative event where students from the school will answer the question; ‘why do we need a sustainable energy plan for the planet?’.

Doors open at 17.45 where refreshments will be available for a 18.00 prompt start and is open to anyone with an interest in climate change and sustainability. Now is the time to make a difference.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Madrid 2022 Celebration of Learning 15/07/22

By Web Blogger12th July 2022

Hello. We’d like to remind parents and carers of C25 and C26 (year 10 and year 9) students that took part in our recent Madrid optional fieldwork visit that their Celebration of Learning will take place on Friday 15th July from 4.00 – 5.00 in XP East School (heart-of-the-school / steps). We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Womens Euros Fieldwork

By Web Blogger12th July 2022

We are looking forward to having 10 of our students from XP and XP East attend the France v Belgium Women’s European Championship game.at Rotherham’s New York Stadium this coming Thursday. Students who are going are too meet at the main car park at 5:45pm and are due to return to school no later than 10:45pm If you have any further question please contact Mr Stables

Dance & Drama Show 2022!

By Web Blogger11th July 2022

XP’s Dance and Drama Club Presents…

DESCENDANTS

Inspired by the Disney Channel series.

5:30pm Friday 22nd July at XP East Sportshall

Please join us for an evening of fun, where our wonderfully talented students will entertain you. Tickets cost just £7. You can purchase them from XP East reception on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 – 8:30am. Children aged 10 and under can attend free of charge. Seats will be sold as part of a first come first served basis, so get your tickets quick!

You don’t want to miss this.

Tickets are on sale NOW!

If you have any questions, please contact Miss Mitchell via her email [email protected], thanks!

XP Life Skills – Master Chefs at Work

7th July 2022Web Blogger

On Wednesday we embarked on a master chef challenge to make Sausage and Pasta Bake.

I think is safe to say that they rose to challenge and produced 3* Michelin star meal. 

Each of them utilised their culinary skills that they have been learning, these ranged from knife skills, kitchen safety and teamwork.

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I am looking forward to seeing what other delights each of them produced. 

Very impressed, well done to each and everyone of you.

Crew Finch have flown the nest

7th July 2022Web Blogger

How can I find the words to describe what crew has meant to me over the last 5 years?

I think I could I write a book about the importance of crew, but I still couldn’t actually find the words that describe what crew actually feels like.

From hiking around Malham Cove on our very first day of crew, to riding the rollercoasters at Alton Towers on our very last day – and everything in between.

It was the best of times: winning the crew badminton tournament; student-led crew sessions; celebrating our successes; charity fund raising; crew breakfasts and the perfect cuppas; student-led conferences and Passage presentations.

It was the worst of times: supporting each other when things weren’t right; challenging attendance; a global pandemic (although not even Covid could stop us from ‘hanging out’!)

We’ve been through all the emotions together – sometimes the whole range during the same crew session! We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, Best of all, we’ve laughed until we cried!

I’m already missing crew so much.

I miss Mackenzie’s cheeky chat-back.

I miss Callie’s famous rants, and fabulous fashion.

I miss Kobe’s incessantly talking over me (yes, really!)

I miss Thomas’ eye rolls.

I miss Dakota’s RBF 😉

I miss Ali’s sarcasm.

I miss Noah’s bright smile and all round fabulousness.

I miss Tom’s expert opinion on absolutely everything (including the goss!)

I miss Bryn casually wandering in wearing his big coat, even in a heatwave!

I miss Aden’s cheery “morning, miss!”

I miss Libby’s kindness.

I miss Megan’s tenacity.

I miss them all for a million reasons more.

But it’s time to let go and they’re more than ready to move on!

Crew has given these amazing kids roots to grow, and wings to fly. They are leaving as some of the most amazing, compassionate, beautiful bunch of humans I’ve ever known and I’m certain they’ll continue to make a positive impact wherever they go.

Thank you all, for making me a better version of myself, too.

As we like to say here: “if we get crew right, we get everything right.”  And I think Crew Finch are more than all right 😉

So, how can I find the words to describe what crew has meant to me over the last 5 years?

Easy – I just speak from the heart.

And now, Crew Finch are checked out.

Mrs Parker xxxx

E28 Spanish Presentation of Learning

By Web Blogger7th July 2022

The E28 Year 7 Spanish presentation of learning will take place on Monday 11th July starting at 4:00 pm and finishing at 5:00 pm. The students will presenting work from their Spanish expedition. During this expedition the students have learned how to talk about themselves, their local area, their families and friends, and their life at school.

Students will be expected to stay on site until the presentation starts, and parents should come to reception and sign in. The presentation will be held in the heart of XP East school.

E27 Micro Adventure – Cleethorpes – Friday 15th July 

6th July 2022Web Blogger

E27 has this amazing opportunity to reboot crew – Together we have planned a micro adventure to the Escapologist – Cleethorpes and then heading to the beach for some exciting challenges. 

We have had some hiccups along our journey at XPE since starting in Y7. Lets not get bogged down by the past and focus on what is important here and now.

Rebooting crew is a great opportunity to really concentrate on how we can improve our mindsets, consider what it means to be crew and how we can support each other to be better versions of ourselves.

We plan to start our day off at Escapologist. This allows some crew members to step up and some to step out of their comfort zones  – After which will head for lunch followed by some beach challenges games and a solo reflection on the beach. 

The solo reflection will allow crew members to consider the guiding question “Why does our crew need you?” from their own experience and thoughts of the day.

We will be leaving at 8:00am and intend to arrive back for 16:00 – Friday 15th July 2022. Students need to arrive at  school by 7:45am prompt. 

Please ensure you make the necessary arrangements for your child onward travel home at this time. Please bear in mind this is an approximate time and depending on traffic. We will keep parents/carers informed on our route back to school. 

Students will need to dress appropriately and in line with the school dress code. Additionally ensure students have ample fluids and sun protection. 

There may be an opportunity to relax at the beach – weather dependent students are welcome to bring a blanket/towel to sit on. Students will be able to enter the water, however this has been restricted to ankle deep only. There will be markers and zones that students must abide by and amble staff to supervise students at all times. A change of clothes should be considered. 

If your child needs to take any medication, please inform their Crew Leader so that any necessary arrangements can be made.  

All medication should be labelled with their name, and passed to a member of staff

Students will need to bring a packed lunch unless they access free school meals, in which case school will provide one for them. 

Students are welcome to bring some spending money – please note this is for them to control and will be accountable for this also.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Crew Leaders. 

If you get crew right – you get everything right!

E26/27 Life Skills

By Web Blogger6th July 2022

We had some AMAZING skills shown during our Life Skills session today!

Mrs Watson led a cooking session – together, we created some tomato & sausage pasta bakes – safe to say Miss Cocliff & Jayden’s was the best – with some bias from Mr Portman, who thought Oscar & Jacob’s, August, Lily & Fasia’s, Ben & Keegan’s, AND Mason and Cam’s was the best – he just had to try them all!!!!! 😉

Students were incredibly polite, kind, respectful – and worked beautifully together! The Master Chef award today definitely goes to Lewis – a perfect example of a mini Gordon Ramsay!

Well done all – the end products were DELICIOUS!

E26 Edale Fieldwork Video

By Web Blogger6th July 2022

What a wonderful day our fieldwork was to Edale! Although it is coming up to a few weeks ago now, it’s been worth the wait to see the video footage.

The students were absolutely fantastic – we couldn’t fault the behaviour and conduct of anyone. Everyone got involved with loads of enthusiasm and had a great time. It helped that the weather and setting were gorgeous!

As part of our ‘Hold Back the River’ expedition which had the guiding question: ‘how does water shape our world?’ we have been focusing on the geography of fluvial landscapes. This included the processes and landforms that occur from source to mouth and how both human and physical factors affect flood risk. We were collecting data to find out how the river changes downstream by measuring width, depth and velocity. When we got back to school the students analysed the data in their maths lessons to discover if our data met the hypothesis that width, depth and velocity would increase downstream. Wait and see to find out the results, which will be incorporated into our PoL, at the end of term.

Overall, it was an absolutely brilliant day and I cannot praise the students enough for their enthusiasm and behaviour – what a lovely way to end the year!