Crew Peake Spread A Little Kindness 🌷

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What a start to Year 10 we have had! Our Guiding Question for this week has been “How can we ensure our future selves thank us for the next 2 years?” – looking at 3 different mini case studies!

More to come on the overall tasks this week… But our fieldwork this week took us out to Lakeside Shopping Village, where – as part of our A-Z tasks – we took some beautiful roses, and handed them to unsuspecting members of the public – or we left them around to be found and taken to new homes. We asked if, they were found, emails could be sent to Miss Cocliff so we knew where they ended up… and today? 2 responses!

Let’s see how many more activities we can facilitate this year, crew, to have that positive impact on our local community!

Miss Cocliff x

C33 Has Arrived! – Let the Adventure Begin!!

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We’ve arrived safely at Outward Bound! 🌲

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! 💪

The adventure officially begins now… 👀

#C33OutwardBound

Crew Lovelace recently had an eye-opening and highly interactive session with visitors from the Zone 5-19 Children and Young People’s Health and Wellbeing Service.

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The visit focused on critical real-world topics, providing practical advice and open discussions surrounding drugs, alcohol, and sexual health.

Hands-On Learning & Beer Goggles

Rather than a standard lecture, the team brought along interactive activities that got everyone involved. One of the highlights was testing out “beer goggles,” which simulate the disorienting effects of alcohol consumption. Students experienced firsthand how drastically alcohol impairs vision, coordination, and perception—making simple tasks surprisingly difficult and driving home the realities of alcohol consumption in a memorable way.

Key Topics Covered

  • Alcohol Awareness: Experiencing impaired vision and learning about the physical impacts of heavy drinking.
  • Drug Education: Open discussions on safety, risks, and health effects.
  • Sexual Health & Wellbeing: Essential guidance on personal health, safety, and available local support services.

A huge thank you to the Zone 5-19 team for delivering such an engaging, informative, and valuable experience for Crew Lovelace!

C33 Outward Bound Residential Ullswater

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A strange one for our Year 7 staff team this morning… arriving to school and not jumping straight on the coach! But we’re set and raring to go for the morning!

A reminder that all Year 7 students are to arrive through Car Park 3 gate into the school yard for 7am. We will be leaving on the coach at 7:30am.

In the morning, please meet your Crew leader to:

  • Be registered
  • Hand in any medication
  • Hand in your mobile phone
  • Hand in your £10 deposit

If there have been any changes to medication over the summer Crew Leaders have consent forms, please request one if you need to leave any with us. This includes any travel sickness tablets for the return journey.

We will provide updates throughout the week using the hashtag #C33OutwardBound on here, Facebook and X. This includes information on the return journey on Friday 28th August.

This week is all about stepping out of our comfort zones and showing there is more in us than we know, that starts by arriving in the morning! We look forward to seeing you!

How X30 Is Redefining What It Means to Be Crew

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X30 is taking a step back to answer the question: What does it actually mean to be Crew?

Crew isn’t just a label or a time slot on the schedule—it’s a commitment. It’s the part of our day that drives how we learn, grow, and show up for each other every single day. But maintaining that standard requires constant recalibration. Today, X30 met a new set of high expectations, proving that relationships aren’t a given; their earned through collective effort.

Adaptability is the true test of any crew. This afternoon, X30 has been pushed to step up to distinct challenges set by Miss Cocliff, Miss Mitchell, Miss Burnitt, and Mr Machin.

Whether it’s raising the bar for academic rigour, sharpening personal character traits, or deeply reflecting, we know what X30 is capable of achieving. True support isn’t just about giving praise; it’s about making a stand, to do this we need to respect one another. Challenge without support leads to frustration. Whenever the bar is raised, X30 ensures no one is left behind, stepping in with encouragement, shared effort, and shared responsibility.

At the heart of XP culture lie our Habits of Work and Learning; working hard, getting smart and being kind.

School Games Gold

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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

Year 11 (C29) – First Week Back!

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We’re kicking off our final year together with a trip out into the beautiful surroundings of Langsett Reservoir on Monday!

Our fieldwork will take place within normal school hours, so students should arrive at school as usual for 8.30am, and we expect to be back at school in time for the normal 3.15pm finish.

In the unlikely event that we experience any delays on the way back – for example, due to traffic – we will keep you updated via the school website.

What to wear and bring 🥾

As we’ll be walking around the reservoir, please make sure students come dressed in suitable clothing for the weather.

Walking boots are ideal, but trainers are absolutely fine if walking boots aren’t available. Please note that footwear must be appropriate for walking on uneven and rocky ground – strictly no Crocs or slip-on shoes.

Students will also need:

  • A packed lunch
  • A drink
  • Suitable clothing for the weather

We’re really looking forward to starting our final year together with a mindful walk, some fresh air and the chance to have a good catch-up after the summer. It will also give us the opportunity to start thinking about our guiding question for the first week back:

How can I use the rest of my time at XP to become the best version of myself?

A pretty big question to start our final year with! We’re looking forward to seeing where our reflections, conversations and learning take us.

Any questions, please email kfowler@xpschool.org.

Here’s to the start of our final year together, C29! ❤️