Today Crew Hoy debriefed and reflected on their outward bound walk on the Monsal Trail. Many members of crew appreciated the support and encouragement they got from others as they completed the three and a half hour route.
It was a great way to consider why we need to be kind to each other and support each other in crew as we work towards our Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award this year.
In the afternoon, we considered how we would like to grow as individuals this year. Every student then made three pledges which we will keep returning to through this academic year to consider the progress we have made towards achieving our goals.
What an incredible start to Year 8 for Crew KHE! We kicked off the new academic year by putting our character traits front and center, pushing our boundaries, and reflecting deeply on the path we want to forge for the months ahead.
Monday: Sportsmanship and Victory Our week began with vibrant energy during a traditional mini Olympics. Students gave it their all in classic events like the egg-and-spoon and wheelbarrow races, showing great humor and encouragement from the start. The competitive spirit stayed high as we moved into an intense intra-crew quiz challenge—where Crew KHE’s sharp thinking and collaboration paid off, leading us to take home the overall victory!
Tuesday: Practical Skills in the Woods On Tuesday, we traded the classroom for nature with a visit to Sandall Beat Woods. The crew dived headfirst into hands-on learning, mastering bush clearing, developing vital survival skills, navigating terrain through orienteering, and inspecting local biodiversity during mini-beast hunting.
Wednesday: Craftsmanship, Compassion, and Pledges Midweek presented an ambitious crew design challenge: research, plan, and construct a brand-new PE kit, producing 25 identical high-quality copies as a team. Crew KHE embodied our core character traits of respect and compassion by ensuring every voice was valued. The final products truly highlighted our commitment to craftsmanship and quality. To wrap up the day, students engaged in solo reflections, celebrating their highlights from last year and setting personal pledges for who they aim to become in Year 8.
Thursday: Energy and Voice We energised the morning by choreographing original Zumba routines, performing them live in front of the entire cohort. After bringing down the house, we split into smaller groups to debrief the week’s triumphs and craft a compelling presentation to share at tomorrow’s community meeting.
Crew KHE has already set a phenomenal tone for the year. With this level of teamwork, respect, and determination, Year 8 is bound to be unforgettable!
What a start to the week we’ve had! We’ve absolutely loved every minute so far, and rebuilding and rebooting Crew has been amazing. 💙
Day 1 We kicked off the week with a traditional mini Sports Day taking part in egg-and-spoon races, mini hurdles and skipping. Although we came second, we’ll be practising hard and getting ready to steal that first-place spot back at Sports Day this year! 🥚🏃♀️🏅 We then stepped into Vegas to take on the quiz, recapping all things Year 7 and putting our knowledge to the test.
Day 2 Saw us heading down to Sandal Beat Wood, where we hunted for mini beasts, tackled fires and helped clean up and look after the woods. We also can’t forget the 25,000 steps it took us to get there and back — definitely a well-earned rest afterwards! 🌳🐛🔥
Day 3 was all about creativity and design. Students designed their very own new PE kit before stepping into the world of manufacturing, bringing their ideas to life through designing, constructing and finally presenting their finished designs ready to be launched to PE for discussion. 👕🎨
The afternoon was a little more peaceful as Crew headed down to Lakeside for a solo reflection, taking some time to reflect on Year 7 and think about what they want to achieve and get out of Year 8. We then finished the day by chilling, chatting and having a kick-around together. ⚽💭
We can’t wait for the final two days, where we’ll continue preparing, reflecting and getting everyone ready for the busy and exciting year ahead! 🚀
After our journey, we’ve refuelled with lunch and are already starting to settle into our new surroundings. Next up: finding our rooms, making our beds and getting ready to head out for our first activities!
There’s already a real buzz of excitement as everyone gets used to our home for the week. We can’t wait to see what challenges, adventures and memories the next few days bring! 💪
It was lovely to start the first day of our final year with a walk around Langsett Reservoir, taking in the stunning views and enjoying some time together in the great outdoors.
The walk was also a chance to reminisce about their very first day with us back in Year 7, when they set off on their first Outward Bound walk in Wales. Looking back, we’re not quite sure where the time has gone. It feels like we blinked, and suddenly their school journey is almost over!
It was wonderful to see everyone return after the summer well rested, refreshed and raring to tackle Year 11. There was plenty of catching up between friends, lots of laughter and, of course, plenty of opportunities to show what being a crew is all about. As tired legs started to kick in, students supported and encouraged one another, making sure everyone kept going.
Most importantly, it was fantastic to see the students enjoying themselves, spending time together and taking in the beautiful surroundings.
What a way to begin the school year – and what a way to start their final year with us. Here’s to a brilliant Year 11!
Well done to XP and XP East for achieving School Games Gold for 2025/26!
We will continue to develop and strengthen our enrichment offer throughout 2026/27, providing even more opportunities for students to get involved in sport and physical activity. We are excited to welcome students to all of our upcoming sporting and physical activity events
We are so incredibly proud of the C28 cohorts across our Doncaster campus who have received their GCSE results today.
From day one, these students have shown what it means to be Crew, not passengers.
The five-year journey of the C28 cohort reflects a profound commitment to our Three-Dimensional approach, driven by an unwavering culture of Crew and collective resilience. We are so proud of the results of our students. We have seen lots of happy faces this morning. We are delighted to share that our results continue to improve and celebrate those students who have smashed their grades! There are so many individual successes – with students who attended learning labs and D6 achieving well above the predictions made at the beginning of the year.
At XP, we ensure our students achieve rigorous academic success, and we know that exam results are only one dimension of a person’s incredible journey.
Through our Expeditionary curriculum, C28 have not only engaged with powerful knowledge, but they have actively used it to produce beautiful work that makes a positive difference in their community. From their fieldwork experiences to their authentic final products across Doncaster, they have consistently demonstrated our Character Traits. It takes immense Courage to step outside of comfort zones to deepen learning, just as it requires relentless Craftsmanship and Quality to undergo multiple drafts of work, refusing to settle for less. Throughout it all, they have anchored their journey in Respect, Integrity, and Compassion for themselves, their Crew, and the wider world.
At XP, we believe:
Academic success + character growth + beautiful work = the best version of you.
X28 leave us today with the qualifications they need to open doors, but more importantly, with the skills, values, and confidence to thrive beyond school. We know they will use their education to become positive agents for social change and stewards of their culture and community.
A huge thank you goes to our dedicated staff, our families, and the wider Doncaster community for supporting our students throughout their journey. And to C28 you will always be part of Crew. We can’t wait to see what you achieve next.
The wait is almost over: GCSE results will be available for collection from XP School on Thursday 20th August between the hours of 9.00am-11.30am.
Please read the following information about the collection process:
Entry and Exit will be by the usual student entrance at car park 3. (please register your number plate if needed)
Each Crew will have a designated area within the heart of XP school (all students of XP and XPE will collect their results at XP School).
A dedicated adult will have the results for each crew.
Students will have the opportunity to wait on the stairs whilst waiting for a space with their crew leader.
Students can open their results envelope with their crew leader or leave school to open them.
If students want to speak to Crew Leaders/staff after they have received their results they will need to wait on the stairs until a space is available.
Students will need to complete a destinations form before leaving school – this can be online or a paper copy. Staff will be available to discuss next steps, if required.
If students are not able to come to collect their results they must email Miss Cocliff ([email protected]) from their email account and request their results be sent to them. Results will be emailed to their school account.
If students have any concerns about their exam results they must email Miss Cocliff or their crew leader in the first instance outlining their concerns so that advice can be given as to where to log results.
Official GCSE certificates arrive in School late October and students will be invited to a presentation evening in November to receive their certificates.
We are really looking forward to seeing you all on the 20th, and we can’t wait to see the results of your hard work. Please remember that – as important as your exam results are – they are just a small part of your XP/XPE journey. We are all super proud of the young people you’ve grown up to be, regardless of what’s in the envelope.
We have some incredible news to celebrate! Between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026, participants of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at XP School achieved something truly remarkable.
Our young people dedicated over 1800 hours to volunteering in their local community! This equates to anestimated Social Value Created for the 2 schools combined of over £13,000.
The DofE Award encourages young people to challenge themselves, build new skills, and make a tangible difference in the world around them. Over the past year, our students took that mission to heart, giving their time, energy, and enthusiasm to support local causes.
A massive Thank You to every student who fully participated, as well as the staff, leaders, and families who supported them along the way! You’ve shown that when given the opportunity, our youth truly have no limits.
Here’s to another fantastic year of making a difference!
As another fantastic academic year comes to a close, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on what has been an incredible year for Physical Education across XP and XP East. From outstanding sporting achievements to unforgettable experiences and opportunities, our students have continued to demonstrate what it truly means to Work Hard, Get Smart and Be Kind.
This year has been packed with success, participation and personal growth. Students have represented the schools across a wide range of sports, consistently demonstrating determination, resilience and excellent sportsmanship. Whether competing in football, badminton, netball, cheerleading, athletics, cricket or rounders, our young people have worn the XP and XP East badge with pride.
Beyond lessons and fixtures, our students enjoyed a range of unforgettable experiences this year. A fieldwork visit to Manchester City watch high level football, while our first-ever ski trip challenged students to step outside their comfort zones, building confidence, resilience and independence. We also had the opportunity to visit Leeds Rhinos, where students experienced the excitement of professional netball. Back at school, we proudly hosted our first Trust Sports Day, bringing together students from across the Trust for a fantastic day of competition and teamwork, before rounding off the year with our first-ever Sports Awards Evening, celebrating the commitment, achievements and character shown by our students throughout an incredible year.
One of the biggest highlights throughout the year has been the increasing number of students choosing to take part in extracurricular clubs and fixtures. It has been fantastic to see so many students staying active, trying new sports and developing their confidence both on and off the field. The commitment shown by students before school, after school and during competitions has been exceptional.
Our Sports Leaders have also played a vital role throughout the year, supporting events, officiating competitions and acting as positive role models for younger students. Their leadership, organisation and enthusiasm have helped make many events a huge success while developing valuable skills that will benefit them long into the future.
Beyond competition, PE at XP and XP East continues to focus on developing healthy, active lifestyles. Students have embraced challenges, supported one another and shown that success isn’t just measured by winning but by effort, improvement and teamwork. It has been inspiring to watch students push themselves outside of their comfort zones and celebrate each other’s achievements.
None of this would have been possible without the incredible dedication of our PE staff, who continually go above and beyond to provide opportunities for every student to succeed. We would also like to thank parents and carers for their ongoing support throughout the year.
Finally, a huge congratulations goes to every student who has represented XP and XP East this year. Whether you competed in one fixture or twenty, attended every club, achieved a personal best, represented your school with pride or simply found the confidence to try something new, you have all contributed to making this an unforgettable year for PE.
We are incredibly proud of everything our students have achieved. This year has been full of ‘firsts’ that have laid the foundations for an exciting future, and we can’t wait to build on this success next year by providing even more opportunities to learn, compete, explore and thrive through PE.
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Have a fantastic summer, and we’ll see you all ready for another exciting year of PE!
