C28/E27 Superb Focus and Effort in English LOOL

9th January 2025Web Blogger

Over the last half term we began a project focused on the documentary ‘Blackfish’ about the plight of orcas at Seaworld.

After completing our research and extending our comprehension skills last half term, this half term we are starting to apply this to our GCSE Component 2 English Language Transactional Writing tasks. 

Today in LOOL students started to plan a persuasive e-mail which we will be sending to the governor of Orlando, Florida explaining why we feel orcas and other sea animals should no longer be held at Seaworld.

The focus and engagement of all the students involved has been superb and I am very excited to see what they produce.

Well done guys!

Mrs Desborough – Trust Leader of English

Crew Marx kickstarting year 11!

9th September 2024Web Blogger

After a wonderful, relaxed and resetting first week back for crew, we have absolutely smashed the first week in lessons out the park!

We had lots of catching up to do in the first week back, we came up with plans of how we are going to manage our time and make sure we are looking after our wellbeing during such a stressful year! It was fantastic to regroup and prepare for the year ahead!

First week back was clearly a huge success because we have racked up a total of 97 praises in week one alone! They have come back raring to go and eager to get stuck in to even more GCSE content! Big shoutout to Kiahna, Charlotte and Riley for double figure praises already!

SO proud of their return! Keep the momentum going!

Miss Ibbo!

Crew Da Vinci SLC

4th March 2024Web Blogger

It’s been really lovely to support crew Da Vinci with their SLC. As it was my first time doing SLC’s I found crew worked with me and I was really impressed with their reflections.

XP East Students Visit New College for Spanish Taster Day

12th October 2023Web Blogger

Two of our Year 10 students visited New College today to experience A Level Spanish. Students worked with current Year 12 and Year 13 students to improve their speaking skills. They talked about what their lives would be like if they lived in Spain, building on previously learnt vocabulary and grammar, and adding new language through conversation. They also looked at careers where languages can be an advantage.

Crew Da Vinci – Getting Smart and Feeling Festive!

11th October 2023Web Blogger

It is wonderful to see crew Da Vinci revising and revisiting ‘A Christmas Carol’ in crew each Wednesday. They are producing some beautiful work that they can use as revision guides next year.

I am really proud of the work you are putting in. Trust me this will really help with your revision ahead of your mock exams and your GCSEs next year!

Well done – Mrs Desborough

Crew Da Vinci- E27 YEAR 10 First Week Back!

1st September 2023Web Blogger

What a Week we have had! Please have a look at what we have been up too this week but more importantly being together as “CREW”. Da Vinci have answered a guiding question of “How can we get everyone to the top of the mountain?” This is what Crew Da Vinci came up with;

To climb the mountain we need to look out for each other, encouraging each other and taking on the challenges together. There will be bumps in the road ahead but we know that we can face it together. 

  • By Listening
  • By Being kind 
  • By Being respectful 
  • By Acknowledging our differences 
  • By Team players

Back onto the timetable next week! Lets buckle up and get through this year!

Miss Cade

Crew Rashford – Bronze DofE Adventures 🥉

5th July 2023Emma Watson

Crew Rashford DofE Adventures

Last week, the Bronze DofE Expedition of Crew Rashford took place, and what an incredible journey it turned out to be.

Here are some of the highlights and some of the memorable moments from our expedition.

Witnessing the crew unite and navigate their hike was truly awe-inspiring. They showed remarkable crew-work, providing each other with encouragement and support throughout the expedition. Both as a group and as individuals, they demonstrated exceptional resilience, determination, and compassion. Along the way, there were inevitably moments of disagreement, but what truly mattered and proved invaluable was their ability to overcome these challenges together.

It was truly humbling to hear some students sharing their thoughts of achieving their Silver award while simultaneously undertaking the Bronze level. Their dedication and commitment to personal growth is truly commendable.

We are the mighty Crew Rashford!

Mrs Watson is sooo proud! As you should be of yourselves!

Crew Da Vinci DOFe-

3rd July 2023Web Blogger

Last week Year 9 went and completed our bronze DOFe. This is Crew Da Vinci’s adventure over the two days we walked and camped out. They really shined, worked hard and pushed through and came out feeling stronger minded and closer as Crew!

Miss Cade is very impressed with each and every member of Crew Da Vinci, they faced challenges and went head first into them! The Conduct around staff and members of the public was outstanding! They should be very proud of their selves because Miss Cade certainly is!!

Well done Crew Marx!

2nd July 2023Web Blogger

I am so proud of these guys! It feels like forever ago we had to work together as crew like this! I loved watching you all be kind and compassionate as well as maybe argue a little! That is what crew is for though, the good and the tough!

I have to sneak selfies with the boys now because apparently they are too cool for a picture with me now!