Y11 Easter Revision Sessions

25th March 2025Web Blogger

Please see attached our in-school study offer for over the Easter break.

Morning sessions will run from 10am – 12pm, and afternoon sessions will run from 12:30 – 2:30pm (with the exception of BTEC Sport on 10.04.2025, which will run from 9:30am).

All sessions will take place in XP East’s building, so students should head there to meet staff.

These sessions will really support each subject so if you can attend, please do.

Any questions, please get in touch with myself or your child’s crew leader or subject teacher.

Miss Cocliff

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E31 Fieldwork: Wednesday 19th March

10th March 2025Web Blogger

We are excited to announce that our upcoming fieldwork to the Staffordshire Regiment Museum is just around the corner! To ensure that all students are well-prepared for the day, please take note of the following important details.

Students should arrive at school promptly at 7:45 AM. This will give us time to organise the group and prepare for our departure. The group will leave school by 8:15 AM to travel to the Staffordshire Regiment Museum. Please ensure that your child arrives on time so we can adhere to the set schedule.

All students are required to bring a packed lunch for the day. For students eligible for Free School Meals (FSM), lunch will be provided. Parents should ensure that their child has a drink for the day. There are no cafe facilities on-site at the museum, so if a student forgets their drink or lunch, it cannot be replaced. The drink for the day should be water, as per our school policy, which prohibits fizzy drinks.

As the museum visit involves a bit of walking, we recommend that students wear comfortable shoes to ensure they can participate in all activities without discomfort.

A warm coat is also essential for the day, as the majority of the visit will be spent outside. The weather can be unpredictable, and we want to ensure that all students stay warm and comfortable.

Students will leave the museum at approximately 2:30 PM, and we expect to return to school by 4:00 PM, traffic permitting. Please be mindful that traffic conditions may cause slight delays, but we will keep parents/carers updated.

In Summary:

  • Arrival at school: 7:45 AM
  • Departure for museum: 8:15 AM
  • Packed lunch required (unless FSM, where lunch is provided)
  • Drink required (parents to ensure their child brings one)
  • Comfortable shoes and a warm coat are advised
  • Return to school: Approximately 4:00 PM

We look forward to a fantastic day exploring the history of the Staffordshire Regiment and experiencing everything the museum has to offer. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thanks, 

Year 7 Expedition Team

E29 Explorer tackling big questions in HUMAN

17th May 2024Web Blogger

E29 Explorer has worked so hard this week! In History we have been studying key time periods regarding migration and analysing trends through historical enquiries. We finished a fantastic week, sat in the sunshine reading our anchor text Boy Everywhere this afternoon. Students shared discussions around the treatment of migrants, the harrowing descriptions of journeys made to a safer space, and did so with the most remarkable compassion. What a week!

E29 (Y8) Explorer – Working Hard during Immersion and Creating their own Countries!

19th April 2024Web Blogger

Year 8 have been working exceptionally hard since their POL on Wednesday night! They have started immersion for their new expedition by researching and designing their own countries through a Citizenship lens. Students discussed key international organisations, grappled with existing forms of government and even wrote their own national anthems. Explorer then voted on the country they would most like to migrate too.. watch the video to find out our Winner!

E30 Fieldwork to National Coal Mining Museum 4th October

29th September 2023Web Blogger

Students in E30 Year 7 will be visiting the National Coal Mining Museum on Wednesday 4th October. This fieldwork will be part of students expedition “From the Ground up”. We will leave school at 8.30am and return by 3.15pm. Students will need to bring a bag with:

A packed lunch (students on free school meals will be provided with a lunch), a pen / pencil / pencil case to complete work during the day and a warm coat as part of the day is outside.

If your child needs to take any medication, please inform their crew leader so that any necessary arrangements can be made.