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As the weather is getting hotter can you remind students to bring sun cream and water bottles please.

Kind regards

Taster session am is 9.15 – 11.30, pm is 12.30 – 2pm

Taster day letters will be given out to students in Crew on Tuesday 25th June. Students cannot change their allocated taster option as we have staffed appropriate tasters according to numbers attending and group sizes have been set. This is not to say we cannot alter anything. We may be able to make slight adjustments to consider new starters, sickness etc.

• Please remind students that clothing/safety equipment requirements are indicated in their letter.

• Where requirements are indicated, please let school know if pupils do not have the required clothing, safety footwear/overalls etc. We have a limited supply and will endeavour to help.

• Lunch vouchers will be available for staff attending and students entitled to free lunches, please can you provide the number of students on FSM.

• Students can bring packed lunch or will be able to purchase lunch in our canteen.

We have booked transport to pick up approximately 08:30 or soon after registration. Students will be back at school by the end of the school day.

Tuesday – Year 9 sports leader. Bring PE kit, packed lunch and water bottle. 9.30-3pm

Cricket practice 3.15-4.30

Wednesday – Rounders practice 3.15-4.30

Thursday – Cheerleading 3.15-4.30

Thanks Team PE

We have just left Norton to return to XP East to degunge. The coach was delayed collecting us by almost an hour, however we have started degunge before leaving and therefore we are hopeful to still meet our 6pm finish in readiness for collection. We have lots of tired children.

Beautiful Work This Week

Park Smart, Walk More, Stay Safe!

Plover School is excited to join the “Walk and Wheel Challenge” by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. This fun initiative gets kids walking, cycling, and wheeling to school, making travel safer and healthier.

But that’s not all! The students are also tackling a big issue – problematic parking around the school. They’ve made a video asking everyone to park considerately so driveways aren’t blocked and crossing the road stays safe.

Spread the word, watch their video, and look out for their signs around the area to support their efforts.

A Message from C29

‘This week, our school hosted the Conversation Club, shedding light on the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers. One major expense is transportation, but we realised that having a bike could eliminate this cost and provide free, reliable transport.

In response, we are organising a bike drive, inviting the community to donate any old bikes, which will be invaluable to those in need. You can drop off your bike donations at XP Doncaster, and we will ensure they are distributed by the Conversation Club to refugees and asylum seekers, helping to ease their daily struggles. Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated.’

We’re got vacancies across XP Trust!

We’re looking for:

Learning Coaches at Carcroft School

An EYFS/KS1 Specialist SEND Teacher at Carcroft School

A Teacher at Norton Junior School

Top of the Blogs

Weekly update for families @ XP Gateshead

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside @ Norton Infants

National Writing Day @ Green Top

We are artists @ Plover

Science Writing @ Carcroft School

Conversations with the Conversation Club @ XP School

Crew O’Grady @ XP East

Share your stories with us!

We now have a new dedicated news email so that you can send your stories, updates or ideas about potential news articles directly to us in Comms.

It might be something you or your students have achieved, a charity you’re supporting or anything at all that deserves a wider audience.

Write to us at [email protected] –  we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!

They’re on their final leg! We’re so proud of how Crew Boseman have conducted themselves on DofE, they’ve been fantastic and are doing really well!

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