E29 absolutely smashed their Presentation of Learning last night!
It was amazing to listen to their stories of the expedition, including how the theme of power was prominent to the character development and arc within the Scottish Play – Macbeth. Students performed key scenes to an audience, displaying their own interpretations of the characters. Parents were welcomed and encouraged to participate in art workshops facilitated by Pioneer and Explorer, as well as being shown beautiful work in the Lorax. We presented subject specific stands where we showcased examples of how the earth’s tectonic plates are powerful in Geography, the mighty power of the atom and chemical reactions in Science and how street art has the power to capture an audience.
You should be really proud of yourselves – you were awesome!
Take a look at a couple of the pictures from the evening.
We would like to remind you of the Year 7 XP East’s presentation of learning which will consist of them showcasing their work from both Hums and Science. The POL will take place on Tuesday 23rd April from 4:30 to 5:30.
On Tuesday 16th April we’ll have our final Art learning lab before the GCSE Art exam the following week. As it’s the last chance before the exam for students to get some extra time in, we’ll be running an extended session running from 3.30 until 5.30pm. To keep everyone energised and working we’ll have a selection of food and snacks for students who attend.
All year 11 students are welcome, but we’ll be sending invites out to those who we’d really like to see for that final push.
FXP would like to thank those who supported the Easter tuck shop and raffle today. The tuck shop raised a whopping £155 in just 15 minutes and the raffle raised £120, so a grand total of £275 to go towards future XP projects. We can’t thank you enough.
Congratulations to our raffle winners today Carl, Kian J and Bal, we hope your enjoy your prizes!
We look forward to seeing you all at our next tuck shop on Thursday 16th May. Happy Easter everyone, enjoy your two weeks off!
Thank you to everyone who supported me this month in raising money for the British Heart Foundation. A special mention goes to Rowena Aspden in X30 (Y7), who joined me in giving up chocolate for a month and raised £79 of her own fundraising. Well done Rowena!
Another thank you goes to all students who participated in the Fun Run on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th. Well done!
All of your donations will be warmly received by the British Heart Foundation for their vital research into heart and circulatory diseases. It’s not too late to donate! Follow this link to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/page/natalie-barton-1708372948129?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fnatalie-barton-1708372948129&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share
Last week was Sign Language week in the UK – so all the students at Green Top have made this video, singing and signing the song ‘True Colours’ as part of the celebration!
‘If We Plant Trees…’ – Legacy @ NJS
As part of their awesome POLs this week, every single Year 3 and 4 child has planted a tree at Norton Junior School, with support from Murphy’s and their Roots Programme.
They also celebrated their product from last term (more on this next time!) and unveiled their awesome digital artwork, made from images of recycling – this will be on display in school after the Easter break!
Plover’s Eco Garden!
KS1 at Plover have just finished their Expedition ‘The Blue Planet’. Their final product has provided a lasting legacy for the community – a lovely eco garden that will develop across future Expeditions to provide a range of habitats and food sources for a variety of insects, birds and mammals.
Students dedicated the trees to community heroes who have helped to improve the lives of people across Intake and Doncaster at their POL yesterday – including Mrs Ogle and Dame Rosie Winterton!
Highlights from KS1 and LKS2’s COL @ Green Top
On Friday, KS1 and LKS2 at Green Top celebrated their learning for their two Expeditions – ‘The Blue Planet’ and ‘There Is No Planet B’
The celebration included an interactive art gallery, a visit from Reptile Rendezvous and showcasing awesome family learning.
We just wanted to post a reminder about the revision sessions that are running during the second week of half term. Although these aren’t compulsory, attendance is highly encouraged. Having said that, it’s also important that Y11 have a much deserved rest from revision too, so hopefully they will be able to strike the balance between both over the next two weeks.
Once we return on the 15th, it’ll be all systems go for Y11 as we really do start the final push towards GCSEs (you can view the GCSE timetable here, but don’t forget we have Art and Spanish Speaking exams scheduled during the first two weeks back.)
Core Subject Learning Labs will be running from the first Monday back and these sessions will be compulsory for all students. If your child can’t attend for any reason, please let me or your child’s Crew Leader know.
Monday: Maths Wednesday: English Thursday: Science
Finally, D6 (our Saturday revision school) will be back up and running from 20th April.
Y11 have shown such resilience this term and we’re all so impressed with the effort being put into all sessions.
FXP will be announcing the winners of the Easter hampers tomorrow morning around 10:30am. There are 3 prizes to win! Students and staff can buy raffle tickets from Miss Mitchell at £1 a strip for a chance to win one of these prizes. If you haven’t bought yours yet, you still have time. Tickets will be on sale up until the announcement tomorrow, so get your tickets quick!
FXP will also be doing another tuck shop tomorrow. There will be lots of goodies to buy including fruit pots, sweets, crisps, hot food and cans of pop. Please bring in some money to purchase these at break time tomorrow (cash only).
