A Proud Crew Leader: Reflecting on Crew White’s Passage Presentations
Over the past two weeks, I have had the absolute privilege of watching members of Crew White deliver their passage presentations. It has been a time of reflection, pride, and deep emotion as they looked back on their journey through Key Stage 3 and shared how they have grown into the incredible individuals they are today.
Their presentations were not just about academic progress but about the personal development they have undergone since Year 7. They spoke candidly about their highs and lows, the lessons learned, and the resilience built along the way. As their crew leader, I could not be prouder of the honesty, courage, and strength they displayed. There have certainly been a few tears—both theirs and mine—shed with pride and emotion.
One student beautifully compared her time at XP to building a house. She described Year 7 as the foundation, where she learned about our character traits, HoWLs (Habits of Work and Learning), and the unique way we work together. Each lesson became a brick, carefully laid to build knowledge and skills. Expeditions acted as windows and doors, opening new perspectives and opportunities. And as she moves into Year 11, revision will be the final step—placing the roof on her house to secure everything she has built. This analogy resonated deeply, capturing the essence of our journey at XP.
Another student reflected on her personal growth, stating, “My confidence has grown significantly since joining. I now feel comfortable doing things like asking for help and pursuing my interests, which have been grown by the people around me in this school.” This statement truly encapsulates what Crew is all about—support, encouragement, and the belief that we are all capable of achieving great things when surrounded by the right people.
Throughout Key Stage 3, these students have developed resilience, independence, confidence, and a deep sense of responsibility for their own learning. These traits will be invaluable as they step into Key Stage 4, where the challenges will be greater, but so too will their ability to meet them head-on.
Crew White, you have already achieved so much, and I have no doubt that you will continue to thrive as you move forward. You are ready for this next stage, and I couldn’t be prouder to be your crew leader.
Onward and upward—our journey continues!
Mrs Fowler
