XP East

I just wanted to take a moment to say how incredibly proud I am of Crew Spencer for completing their Duke of Edinburgh expedition last week. It was a fantastic two days that reminded us what it truly means to be Crew.

From start to finish, everyone pulled together – whether it was navigating, putting up tents, cooking meals, or keeping spirits high. We saw courage, determination, and a real sense of togetherness throughout. It wasn’t easy, but every single person gave it their all and supported one another.

The expedition gave us the chance to reconnect, to bond again as a Crew, and to show just how much we’ve grown. It was a brilliant experience that we’ll remember for a long time.

Well done, Crew Spencer – you absolutely smashed it!

Miss Dickinson

We just wanted to make parents/carers aware that our students will be taking part in the Pupil lifestyle project which is carried out by Doncaster council.

This Survey has already been running for the past 3 years, the survey is a 25-minute online survey asking a range of questions covering key themes which include: physical and mental health, life at home, Nutrition and oral health, keeping safe and attitudes to risk taking.

The pupils complete the survey during Crew time over the next week. The survey is completely anonymous.

As crew leader, I cannot begin to tell you how proud I am of this group! From route planning, cooking, cleaning, walking…. they were PHENOMENAL! Conditions for the two days were less than ideal with temperature between 26-29 degrees, no cloud cover and open fields. BUT that did not stop them at all, they just got on with it! Crew Windsor showed amazing resilience in times when they got lost, they reset and didn’t let it deter them from completing the task. Even once we had got back to school to complete the degunge, Crew Windsor were still in good spirits even though exhausted, doing a thorough job in quick time! We couldn’t have done all of this without the help of our expedition lead Mr Morrison who is an absolute legend! …… Mrs Ayre

The weather has maybe been too kind to the group but they’ll soon be out of the sun!

As shared previously, groups are expected to return to XP East and be completed by 4 – 4:30pm depending on how long it takes to degunge their resources!

Students will be able to share confirmed times nearer to the time.

Thanks!

Beautiful Work This Week

Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust from this week. To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.

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What’s happening at the XP Festival ’25? @ XP Trust

KS1 Community Crew @ Green Top

Turn up the volume! @ Plover

KS2 Girls Football Tournament @ Carcroft School

Stay and Read in the sunshine! @ Norton Infants

Beautiful work @ XP Gateshead

Crew Sinfield – back and getting SLC ready! @ XP

DofE Update @ XP East

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After a 6am wake up, we left camp at around 8am. All groups have made it past two checkpoints thus far. It is another lovely morning, with some stunning views and great weather!

PE notice– As the weather is getting warmer please can your remind your child to bring a water bottle, suncream and a cap for PE.

Monday- Some students in Year 7 and 8 are going to Doncaster and district athletics. Students will need suncream, water bottle, cap, PE kit (including PE t shirt) and a packed lunch.

Tuesday- Some students in Year 9 and 10 are going to Doncaster and district athletics. Students will need suncream, water bottle, cap, PE kit and a packed lunch.

A group of year 8 students are out in the morning on a sports leaders event please come in PE kit (PE t shirt). They will need a cap, suncream and water bottle. They are back in school in the afternoon for lunch.

Cheerleading practice 3.30-4.30

Wednesday- All Year 10 BTEC sport students are on a sports leaders event in the morning. Students will need a water bottle, PE kit, suncream and a cap. Students will be back in school at lunchtime.

Year 7 and 8 rounders fixture away. Return to XP school at 5.30. Please tick your name off on the team sheet.

Cricket practice 3.30-4.30

A busy week, any questions please email [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]

Thanks Team PE

Students arrived back on camp between 5 and 7pm. They are all in great spirits, and everyone has had a fantastic day. We have had our evening meal and are just winding down ready for a busy day tomorrow. That’s it from us until tomorrow.

Good night!

Students arrived at Norton at around 12pm! They have set off on their expedition. We will keep you updated on their progress!