Huge well done to our sports leaders who supported the KS2 athletics event today. The students were fantastic role models leading events and supporting the staff. It is fantastic to see leaders of the future promoting physical activity.
Well done Year 9
Year 7’s current expedition ‘Hold Back the River’ has the guiding question, ‘How does water shape our world?’
During this expedition, our geography content is focusing on river characteristics from source to mouth, river processes, formation of landforms as well as the cause, impacts and responses of flooding. As part of this, we are applying the theory of river processes and characteristics to the field.
On Tuesday 2nd (East) and Thursday 4th (XP) of July, students will visit Endcliffe park in Sheffield. They will work together to collect data regarding the width, depth, velocity and load of rivers. We will also be capturing the beauty of a river by completing artwork. This data collection will allow us to accept or reject our hypothesis once we have analysed our data in our maths lessons.
Students will need to arrive at school no later than 8.00am so that the register and kit check can be completed before leaving school.
It is also essential that all students bring all of the kit on the KIT LIST so that they are fully prepared for the fieldwork; this includes a packed lunch and water to drink. Students who receive free school meals will be provided with a lunch.
Students will need to ensure they have suitable walking boots/trainers as well as wellies or a pair of trainers they can get wet – we’ll be going in the river to collect the data! If there are any problems in getting the appropriate kit before this, please email your child’s Crew Leader.
Students will be returning to school by the end of the school day (traffic dependent).
Below are photos of this week’s lost property. If you see anything that belongs to you, please claim it at the office. Anything that’s left will be donated at the end of the week.
Crew Malala
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.
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
Walking through nettles. Sitting in the shade. Following the Countryside Code. Helping each other. Making friends with a horse. Digging deep. Laughing. What a day.
Congratulations to all of Crew Malala for completing their D of E Bronze. Massive thanks to Mrs. Mawby who supervised us and made sure we made it through safely. Well done everyone. We are so proud of you.
Mrs. Batty & Mrs. Collinson
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.
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.
‘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 looking for:
Learning Coaches at Carcroft School
An EYFS/KS1 Specialist SEND Teacher at Carcroft School
A Teacher at Norton Junior School
Weekly update for families @ XP Gateshead
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside @ Norton Infants
National Writing Day @ Green Top
Science Writing @ Carcroft School
Conversations with the Conversation Club @ XP School
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It might be something you or your students have achieved, a charity you’re supporting or anything at all that deserves a wider audience.
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