XP East

Last week Crew Moore had the privilege of visiting Burghley House, one of Lincolnshire’s most extraordinary Elizabethan landmarks. This remarkable house, built in the 16th century for Sir William Cecil, chief advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, offered our students an unforgettable opportunity to step into history and experience first hand the grandeur, quality and craftsmanship of the past.

The day provided a unique lens through which to explore the connections between history, art, literature and culture which is essential content to strengthen their GCSE studies.

This was a brilliant opportunity for our students to learn in such a real and authentic environment. Fieldwork at Burghley House encouraged curiosity, conversation and close observational skills not just for exams but for lifelong learning. Our students asked thoughtful questions, took notes and engaged fully in the surroundings showing both respect and enthusiasm.

This experienced offered E28 more than just Fieldwork , it provided a shared experience that will stay with them as they continue their GCSE journey, reminding us that the best learning often happens when we step outside the classroom walls.

What a great week we have had this week in PE. The netball team had there first netball game. Year 8 and 9 team travelled to Hungerhill. Despite their defeat the girls showed great dedication and team work for their first game back.

Later on the week we had our student leaders supporting with the XP student showcase, the students where brilliant and represented everything we do in PE. Super proud of those students.

Coming up this week;

Wednesday 3:15 – 4:30pm Netball and boys football practice

Thursday 3:15 – 4:30pm Cheerleading. Girls football practice starts this week.

Friday – Year 11 National cup game @home finishing around 5pm

Last Thursday, students from our crew phase stepped up brilliantly to be ambassadors during our student showcase. They welcomed Year 5 and 6 visitors and did a fantastic job of sharing what makes our school unique – from explaining expeditions to giving a real insight into our curriculum model.

It was wonderful to see them speaking with such confidence, passion, and pride in their learning. They represented our crews, and our school, with maturity and warmth – helping younger students feel excited about starting their own XP journey.

I’m so proud of the way they rose to the occasion and showed just what our community is all about. A huge well done to our ambassadors and a special shoutout to my crew who volunteered: Well done Jacob, Clara, Delilah and Cora!!

Miss Buckley, Crew Dufton

We’re thrilled to invite you to C29’s Presentation of Learning on Monday 8th December, 4:00–5:30pm.

This special event is a chance for our students to showcase the beautiful work they’ve created during their expedition, as well as the acts of kindness they’ve carried out along the way. It promises to be an afternoon filled with creativity, compassion, and community spirit.

The POL promises to be a festive celebration, filled with inspiring stories of learning and kindness, a vibrant showcase of student work, and plenty of holiday cheer to kick off the season.

So, dust off your Christmas jumper, pop some bells on, and join us for an afternoon of joy and celebration. Let’s come together to recognise the hard work, generosity, and festive spirit of C29.

Date: Monday 8th December
Time: 4:00 – 5:30pm
Location: XP School
Dress code: Christmas jumpers encouraged – the more festive, the better!

We can’t wait to see you there!

C29 team

Beautiful work this week

Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!

To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.

Top of the Blogs

Reception: Crew champion music makers @ Green Top

Demonstrating the character trait courage @ Plover

Bye-bye litter! @ Carcroft School

First week back – CREW CHIPS @ XP

Star of the week @ XP East

Rain or shine: Learning outside every time @ Norton Infants

G28 morning fitness, breakfast, revision! @ XP Gateshead

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Crew CSP have dived head first into the new school year, and from the get-go, they’ve shown impressive enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. Their positive attitudes and hard work has earned them plenty of praises from their teachers.

It’s been a close call and only 1 praise in it, butThe star of the week goes to Roza who continues to push herself everyday to be the best version. Well done and keep up the amazing work!

Our Year 11 students have made a fantastic start to the year, really impressing us with the effort and care they’ve been putting into their poetry anthology annotations. The craftsmanship and quality of their work has been outstanding! Pages filled with thoughtful insights, careful detail, and a genuine pride in presentation.

It’s brilliant to see them taking ownership of their learning in this way, setting such high standards for themselves as they move towards their exams. We’re so proud of the focus and creativity they’re showing – keep it up E28!

Miss Buckley

Hi,

We had a brilliant first week back in Crew King.  We started the week with a scenic and challenging hike on the Monsal Trail in Sheffield. Students worked together to keep spirits high. The highlight of the walk was an amazing view for lunch. 

Another highlight of the week was the XP Colour Run. An event where students were showered in water and colour to raise money for charity.  See the photos. 

Alongside all the outdoor fun, we spent time practising some mindfulness activities including a brilliant yoga session led by Miss O’Grady.

It was great to reconnect as a crew, get a smile on everyone’s faces, and make some memories together. Bring on the rest of the term!

Mr Campbell

I’m really proud to share that Crew Anning are off to a fantastic start this academic year. We currently hold the highest attendance in Year 9 and also have the most praise points – an incredible achievement that reflects the effort, focus, and positivity within our crew.

We’re also very proud that one of our crew members currently holds the highest number of praise points in Year 9 for our HOWL Be Kind. This is a fantastic example of the values we want to live by, and as a crew we hope to follow in their footsteps.

What makes this even more special is how much we’re supporting one another. As a crew, we’re holding each other to account, encouraging one another to keep raising our standards, and making sure no one gets left behind. The level of focus and engagement we’ve shown so far this term sets a really strong foundation, and it’s clear we’ve set the bar high for Year 9.

I’m so impressed with how Crew Anning have started the year – their encouragement, determination, and teamwork are already shining through. I believe these qualities will continue to shine and keep us strong as we approach the challenges and opportunities of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. I can’t wait to see what else we can achieve together this year.

Thanks Miss Askin