Today students from XP and XP East went to Doncaster Schools Cross Country at the Keepmoat. Students braved the cold and muddy conditions but still showed determination to finish. Well done everyone.
An incredibly eye opening and powerful morning of fieldwork for Pioneer and Explorer over the last two weeks. As part of our expedition ‘Small Change’, we visited Balby Church to take part in their ‘Big Sort’ on a Monday morning, providing much-needed clothes, food, toiletries and household items for those who have very little.
Both classes have done the school and themselves proud with their contribution to the ‘Big Sort’ working hard alongside existing volunteers sensitively, respectfully, and with lots of compassion. Well done!
See a bit of the Big Sort for yourself below:
A number of students commented on how lucky they were in their home situation to have easy access to things that are so easy to take for granted, such as soap, basic food and water, and it made them feel more grateful for the things they have. And question what they actually need!
It was also really uplifting to see just how many things are donated, and the variety of donations, reinforcing the positivity and compassion of the local communities providing for those in want.
And yet it is shocking that we learnt that everything would be gone the next day when those in need queue up outside the church in the hope there is enough to go around.
What a wonderful operation being run at Given Freely, Freely Given, and what a privilege it has been for our students to be able to take part and work alongside these amazing volunteers.
Another great session from E25 / Year 8 Pioneer students, grappling with the near future tense in Spanish this morning. Over twenty minutes and not a word of English uttered – very pleased with their high levels of productivity today. Well done!
Thursday 14th November 2019Â
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You will need to bring:Water Bottle, Black Shorts, Shin Pads, Moulded boots or trainers,  Black football socks (if you have them)/ any football socks and Warm jumperÂ
The Year 7 and 8 team faced a skilful Hall Cross last night in the cold and wet conditions. Students showed some excellent skills and teamwork. Well done to Abigail for Coaches Player and Safi for Player of the Match. 
Apologies for the delay on the ordered devices, we now have the list and have allocated names to devices, they will be handed out in the last session today, alternatively if you would like to collect from the office please let us know before 2.15 today
This afternoon our E25/Year 8 Explorer students played battleships in Spanish to help them to remember, retain and recall how the near future tense is formed. Needless to say for over 15 minutes not a single word of English was spoken as our students grappled with the Learning Targets and fired salvoes at their opponents.
On the 26/11/19, E25 will be taking part in a 5km sponsored walk or run. This will be part of their HUMAN expedition ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go?’ and will take place during their PE session.
We will be raising money for the Conversation Club, a charity in Doncaster who supports asylum seekers and refugees. This charity is vital in creating a support network for people who have had to flee their country due to political and religious persecution.
Earlier in the expedition, we were lucky enough to be visited by a group of asylum seekers who are supported by the Conversation Club. It was lovely to see the students so engrossed in listening to the stories of each of the asylum seekers but also sharing a laugh with them too! The students were shocked by some of the reasons why our visitors had to flee, what would’ve happened to them if they had stayed and were moved by the stories of being separated from their family and the emotional impact this has. It was also interesting to hear how many misconceptions there are in society about asylum seekers and by speaking to our visitors we all learnt a lot about this.
We were pleased to hear our visitors enjoyed the experience of visiting our school as much as we enjoyed having them!
Asylum seekers have to live on only £37.75 a week and any support they receive from the Conversation Club is funded through charity and the kindness of volunteers. E25 and X25 will be taking part in this event (separately) so we have the potential to raise a lot for this charity. We will be taking part in other fundraising activities throughout this term to raise more money towards this cause. If each student can be sponsored £1 then it will be a massive help in reaching our target amount for the charity, but feel free give as little, or as much as you can.
Students were handed a sponsor form last week in crew but if they have lost it then they can ask myself or Miss Johnson for another one.
Without wanting to get political it is important to remember instead that these are people who just want to secure their safety. Our character traits of respect and compassion ring out in the students when they get involved with members of our community in this way and I am be proud to work with such mature and compassionate students at XP EAST.
ABOVE ALL, COMPASSION.Â
On Friday 8th November students from both schools in Year 7-9 were part of a coaching session delivered by England Netball. Students developed their skills in defending and shooting. Students were fantastic and showed some excellent skills and teamwork. Well done girls.
Go Netball
Year 9 will be taking part in fieldwork for expedition ‘Slow down’ for STEAM on Monday 11th of November. This will be a 40 min walk from and back to school to identify road conditions in the local area around XP East.
Students will need to ensure they bring a warm coat (waterproof) and comfortable shoes suitable for light walking.