In crew today as part of Thoughtful Thursdays we considered if we are passengers or pilots of our crew boat. We used a paper boat to symbolise our crew and added pebbles to show how our poor choices may stop us floating. It was a great reminder to us all that our actions have consequences … Continued
The focus this week has been GCSEs, what to expect, how to revise, and how to prepare. On Thursday students had a visit from XP alumni who have been through their GCSEs and gone on or are going on to university. Students had the opportunity to ask questions during this session. The end of the … Continued
Term 2a was full on for Crew Malala. We have completed our SLCs, where students spoke in detail about their learning over the past term and their current progress. They also reflected on their Habits of Work and Learning. It was great to see Crew being able to talk about both their strengths and areas … Continued
This term’s title include Rule of Wolves, Death Note, The Carpet People, Kick to the Moon, Keeper, and Why Every Farmer Needs a Flamethrower.
This term we have begun to use part of our Thoughtful Thursday. Crew have identified their priorities and begun to use time to revise, recall and develop their knowledge of a range of subjects. Next week we will be looking at revision techniques and bring back to Crew how we have found flash cards, revision … Continued
For the first week of school, our new Y7s ventured away with many students and teachers that they didn’t know. Although I myself have worked within XP school for over 8 years, I had never had the privilege of having a crew from Year 7 and had never experienced this side of the outward bound … Continued
Crew Anning have had a fantastic (if a bit tiring!) first week back at XPE resetting crew. We have checked in after the summer, made time capsules, been on fieldwork to Sandall Beat wood, got competitive with other crews and done our first POL of the year!
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 … Continued
Crew Malala had a very long, very warm, but very successful Day 1 of their D of E Bronze Expedition. Students packed up and left school this morning, setting off for a 10K walk from Norton Junior School to Brockadale Nature Reserve and back again. Students worked on teamwork, listening skills, supporting one another, and … Continued
Last Friday Crew Malala had their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze practice walk. While at the start of the week we thought the weather might be awful it turned out to be a glorious day! Myself, Mrs Mawby and Mrs Collinson were extremely proud of their team work and conduct while out on DofE. Well done … Continued
