Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust from this week. To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
Year 5 – National Mining Museum @ Green Top
Crew Attenborough Charity Event @ XP Gateshead
EYFS Community Meeting @ Norton Infants
Where is Doncaster on the map? @ Norton Juniors
XP Festival of Arts and Culture – Tickets available now!
We now have a new dedicated news email so that you can send your stories, updates or ideas about potential news articles directly to us in Comms.
It might be something you or your students have achieved, a charity you’re supporting or anything at all that deserves a wider audience.
Write to us at [email protected] – we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!
We have the honour and privilege to welcome one of our greatest advocates and dearest friend, the peerless Ron Berger who will be visiting XP Trust in the first week of July this term. There will be a number of opportunities for staff and students to work with Ron and details will be out next week of how you can take part in the coming days.
I thought to whet your appetite, I’d include a recent podcast that features Ron and, our very own, Gwyn ap Harri talking about Crew, Expeditions and Character recording whilst Gwyn, Kate and Ron were working with the Department for Education and schools in Southern Australia earlier this year.
Click on the link below and listen to an inspirational and powerful conversation that is a timely reminder of why we do what we do at XP Trust.
‘I don’t think it is possible to separate academics and character.’ Ron Berger
‘Crew is our teamwork approach to school culture and it doesn’t just start with students but it starts with staff as well. We circle up as a Crew because in order to teach Crew you have to be Crew.’ Gwyn ap Harri
On Friday 11th July, the XP Festival of Arts and Culture returns to XP Doncaster, bringing together students, families, staff and artists for a joyful celebration of creativity and community.
Throughout the day, you’ll experience live music, powerful performances, vibrant art installations, and the beautiful work that defines XP. Students from every XP Trust school will be contributing, sharing their talents and passions through exhibitions, dance, storytelling, and more – all designed to connect, inspire and make a difference.
The festival is a key moment in our XP Live programme – a growing Trust-wide initiative that gives young people authentic opportunities to produce, perform and create. It builds on our commitment to purposeful learning and supports our belief that every child can do meaningful, creative work that impacts the wider world.
More details on the line-up will be shared soon – we can’t wait to welcome you.
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust from this week. To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
Y5 Mining Expert visit was amazing! @ Green Top
Consolidating Maths Learning @ Carcroft School
Weekly update for families @ XP Gateshead
Once upon a time… @ Norton Infants
Phoenix Dance Theatre Project 2025 @ XP
When NJS met a Gladiator @ Norton Juniors
We now have a new dedicated news email so that you can send your stories, updates or ideas about potential news articles directly to us in Comms.
It might be something you or your students have achieved, a charity you’re supporting or anything at all that deserves a wider audience.
Write to us at [email protected] – we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!
At XP, we truly get to experience and learn the strength of community, both in times of celebration and challenge. And right now this means more than ever before.
Recently, a fellow former student who was part of the very first cohort at XP. School, as well as mine and Miss Scott’s best friend since childhood, has been diagnosed with lymphoma – a type of cancer.
It is a tough reality to face but we knew we wanted to do something to support and bring awareness!
Together, we have launched a fundraiser to raise money for the fight against cancer!
We are taking part in two different fundraising events for two charities. The first is the Bridges of London 2025 walk, run by the incredible Lymphoma Action charity where we will journey 7 miles across London to raise money. The second event is the Pretty Muddy 5k that is organised by the Cancer Research Race for Life team.
Please find our fundraiser from the following link: JustGiving Fundraiser
By doing these events we hope to raise money for these amazing charities in the hopes that we can support so many people, including our best friend.
The following links offer an abundance of great information on both charities and how your donations can help: Lymphoma Action and Cancer Research UK
We’re inviting our wider school community – staff, students, parents, and alumni – to get involved. Whether that means donating, sharing the fundraiser, or simply spreading awareness, every small act of support and kindness matters.
Already we have raised £2.5k, halfway to our current £5k goal! We’re incredibly grateful for the support we’ve already received, and we know that this school community, past and present, has a huge heart.
Thank you for standing with us.
With thanks,
Emily Poncia and Holly Scott x
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust from this week. To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
Amazing Experience in Class 6 @ Green Top
Astronaut Experience Day @ Carcroft School
Weekly update for families @ XP Gateshead
Friendship blocks @ Norton Infants
We now have a new dedicated news email so that you can send your stories, updates or ideas about potential news articles directly to us in Comms.
It might be something you or your students have achieved, a charity you’re supporting or anything at all that deserves a wider audience.
Write to us at [email protected] – we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!
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 Learning Coach who is 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 role for you.
Apply here: https://xptrust.org/learning-coach-teaching-assistant-xp-gateshead/
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust from this week. To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
Innovating the Gingerbread Man @ Plover
Identifying features of a map @ Carcroft School
Activism in action – the second annual public health conference @ XP Gateshead
Fully immersed in Wordsworth @ XP
We now have a new dedicated news email so that you can send your stories, updates or ideas about potential news articles directly to us in Comms.
It might be something you or your students have achieved, a charity you’re supporting or anything at all that deserves a wider audience.
Write to us at [email protected] – we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!
We’re looking for two incredible Learning Coaches to join the team at Green Top School!
This is an opportunity to be part of a school where relationships come first, learning is purposeful, and every child is known, supported, and challenged.
You’ll work side by side with teachers to help deliver beautiful, meaningful learning experiences as part of our expeditionary learning curriculum. From Early Years to Key Stage 2, you’ll support children to grow academically, socially and emotionally – helping them become thoughtful, capable, and kind individuals.
Find out more about the roles here: xptrust.org/vacancies
