C28’s (new Y10s) Clothes Drive!

During C28’s First week back in year 10 (which is insane!!), we’ll be completing a number of activities to positively impact our community (and that’s all i’ll say for now!).

As part of this, we’ll be running a clothes drive; focusing on protecting our planet; looking through the lens of sustainability & recycling, whilst also helping others in our community. 

If, on the run up to or over summer, you have a clear out, or have any clothing or footwear items you could donate (of all sizes, kids and adults, in a wearable condition!), we’re asking that you bring the items to XP Reception (preferably bagged!).

We’re happy to start collecting this from now, with a view to donate the clothing towards the end of the first week back.

Here is a link to The Clothing Bank’s webpage for you to look at; the work they do is incredibly touching.

“Around 20% of the UK Population (13,500,000 people) was estimated to be living in poverty in the UK 2018.
We found out first hand, that people that fall just above this line are struggling more than ever to clothe themselves or their family after having to pay for the everyday living costs. 
Due to the current climate we can only expect this number to inflate. 
Right now, more than ever, people need the security of being able to clothe themselves and their loved ones.”
Sally Parkinson CO-Founder | The Clothing Bank

Thanks, as always!

Mel

C26/Y11 Leavers Celebration – Friday 28th June

With exams finally over, we have spent this week enjoying Y11’s Final Word presentations which have given students the opportunity to reflect on their time at XP/XPE and truly appreciate both their academic and character growth. There may even have been a few tears shed… (OK, so maybe that was just us!)

Students who have presented their Final Word (or have booked to do so next week) will receive an invitation to our Leavers Celebration on Friday 28th June.

This is the plan for the afternoon:

1.15-2.15: Arrival and shirt-signing.

2.15-3.15: Our final inter-crew competition!

Parents are invited to join us from 3.15 for the rest of the afternoon’s celebrations – please head to XP East.

3.30-4pm: Y11 Community Meeting, including our Crew Hero awards!

4pm-5.30: Refreshments… and a few surprises!

See you all soon – hopefully the weather will be kind to us!

Crew Ardern

Crew Ardern set off on their Duke of Edinburgh expedition yesterday. It was a warm day and one where students had to show teamwork, resilience and communication skills to work their way back to camp. We returned to camp around 6pm, where we had food, relaxed and engaged in some activities. We look forward to setting off for the second half of the expedition this morning. (Although there are some tired bodies and minds).

Good luck!

Crew Malala – Day 1 D of E Bronze Expedition

Crew Malala had a very long, very warm, but very successful Day 1 of their D of E Bronze Expedition. Students packed up and left school this morning, setting off for a 10K walk from Norton Junior School to Brockadale Nature Reserve and back again. Students worked on teamwork, listening skills, supporting one another, and digging deep. It was a tough but rewarding day. Please check out the first round of photos. More to come tomorrow!

Mrs. Batty & Mrs. Collinson

Crew O’Grady

Well done to Crew O’Grady this week for competing in the National School Sports week football tournament. It was great to hear you were working together as team.

Today in crew we went through praises and conducts for everyone. It was great to talk about all the hard work that is going into Maths and Art at the moment. Lots of praises for working hard, getting smart and being kind.

Keep up the great work crew.

C29 – Conversations with Conversation Club

A Message from the Students of C29:

Hello everyone,

This week, we had the privilege of hosting the Conversation Club at our school, where we learned about the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers. It was eye-opening to discover that they receive just £50 a week to cover essentials like food, clothing, and hygiene products.

One of the significant expenses they encounter is transportation, which can cost up to £5 a day. This is a considerable amount given their limited budget. However, we realised that having a bike could eliminate this expense entirely, providing them with free and reliable transportation.

To help make a difference, we are organising a bike drive. We are reaching out to our community for donations of any old bikes that you no longer need. Bikes in any condition (unless completely broken) can be incredibly valuable. At XP we pride ourselves on our curriculum themes and our outward facing work, and this is opportunity for our Crew to participate in both!

You can drop off your bike donations at XP/E, and we will ensure they reach the Conversation Club, who will distribute them to those in need. Your generous contributions will be greatly appreciated by the refugees and asylum seekers and will help ease their daily struggles.

Thank you so much for your support and kindness.

Warm regards,

The Students of C29

An Appeal from C29

C25 Last chance to collect GCSE artwork

We are currently holding GCSE Art coursework from students who left us in the Summer term of 2023. As part of our preparations for the new academic year we’ll be disposing of this work if it’s unwanted. If you would like to take your sketchbooks and final pieces from the coursework or exam projects then please get in touch with us before the end of next week, Friday June 28th.

You can contact school or anyone in the Arts team and we’ll set your work to one side. You can come to collect it at anytime, please just let us know beforehand so we can get it into the office for you to collect.

Work Experience Week for C27 as they are preparing for stepping up to Year 11

Good luck to all our year 10 students who are taking part in work experience this week, what a range of opportunities for these young people as they gain a taste of life in the working world. We have students working within the trust to students travelling around the country, one student in London for the week. I hope each and every one of you show your employer just what an amazing young person you are, we believe in you and hope you have a wonderful experience. Remember you are amasadors of XP Doncaster, so WORK HARD, GET SMART and BE KIND and I look forward to hearing all about your adventures. Mrs Burns

https://youtu.be/UbxUSsFXYo4?si=Fi-gRfksHTGukHnn

Extra curricular next week

Monday- Doncaster school athletics competition Year 7 and 8. 8.30-3.15

Tuesday -Doncaster school athletics competition Year 9. 8.30-3.15

Tuesday- Cricket and cheerleading practice 3.15-4.30

Wednesday – Year 7,8,9 rounders fixture return to school at 5.30

thanks

Team PE