XP East

We are posting details of our fieldwork visit to Madrid, as a reminder of the measures that parents and carers need to take prior to our departure from the UK, in order to comply with the Spanish authorities’ current travel requirements:

From 12.45 p.m. on Tuesday 21st June, students who have NOT received two Covid-19 vaccinations must take a PCR test (currently available for £39.00 from the Frenchgate Centre) and report the results to [email protected]. This test has to be taken within 72 hours prior to our arrival in Spain.

Students that HAVE received two Covid-19 vaccinations must present proof of their vaccination status, either by bringing in a printout of their medical confirmation or by sharing a screen-shot of their Covid status on the NHS app to: [email protected].

On Wednesday 22nd June or Thursday 23rd June (i.e. within 48 hours of our departure) ALL participants must complete an online health declaration by logging onto this website: https://www.spth.gob.es

Students and staff are really looking forward to this fieldwork visit, as we are sure to have a fantastic experience! The final itinerary and FAQs document will be e-mailed out separately to all parents and carers.

Please note that the Presentation of Learning for the visit, originally scheduled for Monday 18th July has had to be brought forward to Friday 15th July from 4.00 – 5.00. We look forward to seeing our parents and carers there.

Yesterday C25/ C26 BTEC Sport students had the opportunity to listen to Nick Limber and his background in football. Nick shared with the group his football journey and his career highlights.

Students were able to understand the commitment and dedication required in such a popular industry. He chatted about the different career pathways and the higher education opportunities available.

Thanks for coming Nick.

The answer is “kajenga”, or its more commonly-known abbreviation “Jenga”. This week our E25 / Year 10 Spanish students constructed towers made out of this 1980s classic wooden brick game to replicate the human towers, or Los Castells, formed by the inhabitants of Tarragona – a tradition that has taken place for over 200 years. They discovered that these human towers can reach as high as 15 metres, and that other than helmets worn by children that scramble to the top, there are no safety nets nor harnesses!

Wednesday 8th June 2022 3.15-4.45

The fixture is at home.

Please tick your name off if you can play and let Miss O’Grady know if you are unable to play.

Team sheet is on the notice board on the PE corridor

Thanks

Welcoming back all of our students for the final summer term, we have an actioned packed term full of fantastic opportunities both academically and through the PE Department.

Please see the updated enrichment timetable below and keep an eye out for upcoming fixtures and events on the school blog.

Any questions please contact Mr Stables

Many thanks Mr Stables

During the half term break Sophia Hunter of Crew Boseman in C28 took part in a open golf tournament.

Sophia had kept her golf talents under wraps in crew but after explaining her dedication and standard of play it is safe to say the crew really bought into her playing.

Mr Stables her crew leader was in attendance as she performed incredibly and demonstrated the XP East way on the course in Sheffield.

After a fantastic performance the results came in and Sophia won the tournament, with a brilliant score.

We are all proud and look forward to hearing of more wins in the future.

Well done, Mr Stables

We’d like to remind parents and carers of students participating in the fieldwork visit to Madrid that there will be a short parents’ evening this Wednesday 8th June, from 4.00 – 5.00, to issue our final itinerary and to check medical and contact details. The meeting will take place in XP School, on the steps in the heart-of-the-school. Please bring your child’s passport, EHIC or GHIC card, and proof of vaccination status (if they have had both Covid-19 vaccinations). Thank you.

Here are the pledges achieved by Crew Mercury…

Josh – I pledge to maintain my HoWLs in each subject by working hard in lessons

Marcus – I pledge to improve my HoWLs in English to get them out of serious. I will work with Miss Rothwell and my English teacher to figure out what I need to do to improve.

Lynden – I pledge to improve my English get smart HoWL to a 3.5 by contributing more in lessons

Rihanna – I pledge to improve my HOWLs in Spanish+ to a 3.0 and not rush my work to get higher marks

Daniel – I pledge to get more learning completed in Spanish+ to get my HoWLs out of concern and I pledge to maintain by academic progress by consistently achieving ‘great’. If I start to lose focus, I will ensure I work with my teachers and crew leader to get back on track

Lewis – I pledge to improve my Work Hard HoWL in History by putting more effort into my work

Ella – I pledge to ask for help in Spanish+ to get me to understand it better to achieve a higher score and to increase my HoWLs to at least a 3.0

Fantastic effort guys…well done!