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  • About us
    • XP Trust Schools
    • What is XP school?
      • Values & Ethos
      • Our prospectus
      • FAQ
    • How to contact and visit us
    • Expeditions
    • The Purpose of Crew
    • The Purpose of Stewardship
    • XP Core Practices
      • Designing & Planning the Curriculum
      • Producing High Quality Work
      • Instruction
      • Crew & Outdoor Learning
      • Equity
      • Leading Our Own Learning
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      • Statutory website information
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    • Staff Crew
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      • Values & Ethos
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    • The Purpose of Stewardship
    • XP Core Practices
      • Designing & Planning the Curriculum
      • Producing High Quality Work
      • Instruction
      • Crew & Outdoor Learning
      • Equity
      • Leading Our Own Learning
    • How to apply for a place at XP
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    • Y6 Open Evening
  • Students
    • Staff Crew
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    • Our Current Expeditions
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    • Learning Beyond the Classroom
      • Learning Beyond the Classroom
      • Extended study
      • Music lessons
      • Duke of Edinburgh
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      • Digital leaders
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Week of expert

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18 December 2025

Charlotte OGrady

This week in PE we had the privilege of more super sporting experts.

The BTEC Sport students had an expert session from Doncaster Pickleball coach. Students demonstrated their amazing skills and took on board some coaching from the expert.

We were also joined by Legacy sport this week who delivered a glow in the dark Zumba session.It was filled with fun and laughter.

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XP school End of Term information

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18 December 2025

Georgie Askin

As we approach the final day of the autumn term, we want to share a few quick updates regarding our schedule for tomorrow and the upcoming holidays.

⏰ Early Finish Tomorrow

A reminder that school will close early tomorrow for the start of the Christmas break. Students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM. 

🗓️ Looking Ahead: Return Dates

We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved rest over the next two weeks. We look forward to welcoming all students back to start the new year on: Monday, 5th January

Happy Holidays!

On behalf of all the staff, we would like to thank our families for your continued support throughout this term. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful, relaxing break with your loved ones.

Thanks XP staff

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As we approach the final day of the autumn term, we want to share a few quick updates regarding our schedule for tomorrow and the upcoming holidays.

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18 December 2025

Claira Salter

⏰ Early Finish Tomorrow

A reminder that school will close early tomorrow for the start of the Christmas break. Students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM. 


🗓️ Looking Ahead: Return Dates

We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved rest over the next two weeks. We look forward to welcoming all students back to start the new year on: Monday, 5th January


Happy Holidays!

On behalf of all the staff, we would like to thank our families for your continued support throughout this term. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful, relaxing break with your loved ones.

See you in 2026!

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Crew MNO’s First term at XP

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17 December 2025

Maddison Norburn

Crew MNO have had the most wonderful start to XP!

Over the past few months it has been a pleasure to watch them start to grow into mature students. We have made so many memories, starting all the way back in August when we went to Outward bound. Outward bound was such an amazing bonding experience for crew MNO as we got to learn so many things about one another and do activities that not everyone can say they have done. Many of us faced our fears, but we did it all as a CREW.

I am so proud of every single person in our crew and the way they have embraced all of our character traits which is shown every week in our praises and conducts reviews. Crew MNO have accumulated 759 praises over this term which is fantastic, with some students getting 80 on their own!!

I am so lucky to go into 2026 with such a fantastic crew.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas !!

Miss Norburn

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Secret Santa with Crew Caldwell 🎄

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17 December 2025

Jade Fielding

Crew Caldwell enjoyed a festive morning filled with teamwork and respect.

We handed out our Secret Santa presents (which everyone was very happy with — we know each other well), shared a crew breakfast, and finished with a Christmas quiz. We worked together to answer the questions, and we even had a little sing-song — or, well, I did! 🤷‍♀️

It was a fantastic crew session; everyone showed our character traits, and it was a lovely way to celebrate the end of the year together.

We’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in the new year, refreshed and ready to face the rest of Year 10! 🎅✨

Miss Fielding and Miss Cocliff x

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Expedition Update: X32 Fieldwork to Hyde Park Cemetery

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17 December 2025

Jake Eagle

Launching Our New Expedition with Real-World Immersion

Dear X32 Parents and Guardians,

We are thrilled to be launching our new expedition with a powerful fieldwork visit. To ground the students in the learning and provide immediate real-world context, X32 students will be traveling to Hyde Park Cemetery to engage with the legacy project left by the previous C31 cohort. This is a crucial first step in building the foundation for their own final product.


Key Fieldwork Details

ClassDate of Trip
Skipper ClassMonday, 5th January 2026
Admiral ClassTuesday, 6th January 2026

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  • Destination: Hyde Park Cemetery
  • Activity Focus: Engaging with the C31 final product. This involves an audio element, requiring students to bring their own headphones.
  • Travel Method: The entire class will be walking to and from the cemetery.

Important: Timing and Contact

Please note that this fieldwork is scheduled to take place entirely within the normal school day. This means:

  • School Start/End Times: Remain the same.
  • Lunch: Will be provided as normal during the school day.

Urgent Questions: Please direct all urgent enquiries regarding this fieldwork to the Expedition Lead: Mr. Jake Eagle, via the school office.


Student Preparation Checklist

As we will be spending time outdoors in January and walking to the site, appropriate preparation is vital for your child’s comfort and safety:

  1. Headphones: Essential for engaging with the audio component of the C31 legacy work.
  2. Warm Coat: A warm, waterproof, or weather-appropriate coat is mandatory.
  3. Appropriate Footwear: Please ensure your child wears sturdy, comfortable footwear suitable for walking and being outdoors on potentially uneven ground (e.g., strong trainers, walking boots).
  4. Layers: Encourage your child to dress in layers to stay warm.

Thank you for your cooperation and support as we begin this exciting expedition journey!

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Join our Crew at XP Gateshead

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16 December 2025

Geoff Hewitt

At XP Gateshead, we believe that every child can achieve extraordinary things – and every adult in the building plays a part in making that happen.

We’re looking for a Pastoral Lead and a Learning Coach. We need people who are passionate about helping young people thrive. Someone who brings positivity and the belief that relationships are the foundation of great learning.

If you want to make a real difference, work in a strong and supportive team, and be part of a school that values kindness, collaboration and creativity – this is the place for you.

Find out more about both roles here:

https://xptrust.org/xp-gateshead-learning-coach-teaching-assistant/

https://xptrust.org/xp-gateshead-pastoral-leader-phase-leader/

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X29 Crew Breakfast 🎄🎅

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15 December 2025

Jade Fielding

This morning Crew Caldwell, Crew Lovelace, Crew Nightingale, and Crew Kelly got together to celebrate the festive season with a Crew Christmas breakfast. It was a lovely way to approach the end of term together.

The crew session was filled with laughter as we played games, chatted with one another, and enjoyed spending time as a whole year group. We enjoyed pastries and cakes alongside hot chocolate topped with squirty cream — these were a great hit!

It was really lovely to have all four crews together, celebrating and enjoying each other’s company.

It was an enjoyable crew session, thank you to everyone involved.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas,

Miss Fielding, Miss Ibbotson, Mrs Mawby, and Miss Warwick 🎄

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We’re looking for a Trust Administrator at XP Trust!

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15 December 2025

Geoff Hewitt

If you’re looking for a role where your organisational skills and dedication can make a real difference, XP Trust is the place for you – find out more here and apply!

https://xptrust.org/xp-trust-central-trust-team-administrator/

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Year 8 C31 HPV vaccine – 20/01/26

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15 December 2025

Mrs N Mawby

The School Immunisation Nursing Team will be visiting XP School on 20 January 2026 to administer the HPV vaccination to Year 8 students. Emails were sent this morning for parents consent or non-consent. It is very important that all parents/carers complete the form, even if you choose not to give consent, so that a response is received by the School Immunisation Team.

We kindly ask that this is completed by the end of this week. I appreciate your cooperation.

Wishing you a Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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