Find out more here and apply to #JoinOurCrew – https://xptrust.org/xp-trust-cleaners/
Enrichment at XP Doncaster
Join us this summer and get involved in our exciting enrichment activities! The PE department has plenty to offer, with a wide range of sports and activities for everyone to enjoy.
Why not take the opportunity to try a new sport, develop your skills, and have some fun after school? We also have a variety of events and competitions coming up, giving you the chance to challenge yourself and represent the school.
Whether you’re looking to compete, learn something new, or simply come along and enjoy playing with friends, there’s something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you there!
Something Better Change – A visit from KAS
Following last week’s trip to London, we welcomed the Year 9 Crew from King Alfred School to XP Doncaster this week. The students immediately dived back into their collaborative Learning Expedition, ‘Something Better Change’, starting the day with a Crew Circle to reconnect and refocus their work. Our students then led authentic ambassador tours, showing our guests exactly how we build community, develop character, and craft beautiful work across our schools.
The combined Crew spent the rest of their time tackling our central Guiding Question: ‘What sort of education would we design for our own children?’ Working with great compassion and respect, the students analysed their notes from last week and began the messy, exciting process of drafting their initial ideas – proving what happens when young people are empowered to get smart to do good in the world.
The day finished on a high with students ready and resolute to continue this important collaboration. They decided that they wanted to share their thoughts more widely and engage with a wider range of stakeholders. A film of the initial stages of the Expedition will help to spread their message and we can use this as a springboard for further work next term.
We think this is the beginning of a beautiful, and agency filled, friendship.
New Era of Leadership: Stuart Longley Appointed Headteacher at Carcroft Primary School
We would like to extend our congratulations to Stuart Longley, who has been appointed as the new Headteacher at Carcroft School, effective August 2026. Stuart is an experienced and successful leader who has worked as part of XP Trust for over four years. Working alongside Headteacher Jayne Ogle, the leadership team, and the staff at Plover School, Stuart has been part of the team that established Crew and Learning Expeditions at the school. As a result, they have positively transformed outcomes for learners.
Stuart is returning to Carcroft School after previously working there, so he will be a familiar face to parents and the wider community. Stuart is passionate about improving life chances for our children and is committed to building character and empowering children to lead their own learning by producing beautiful work that makes a difference to the community.
In his current role, Stuart picked out a number of recent highlights regarding his work with staff and learners: “The Learning Expedition where children successfully researched, built, and now tend to our outward-facing Community Eco-garden really resonated with me, as children had a significant positive impact on themselves and the wider community. This was a secure example of social agency and how our children not only want to protect our planet but also be part of sustaining it. Equally, the recent expedition where our children created British Sign Language short films to teach others how to use BSL was a clear example of how diversity and belonging are central to the work we do as a Trust. Finally, being given the opportunity to work alongside Jeff Robin as part of the first Jeff Tech High experience in San Diego was transformative. I am also proud to have been part of Plover’s improvement journey.”
After his successful appointment at Carcroft, Stuart stated: “I am really looking forward to returning to Carcroft and working once again with the community, staff, and children to make a real difference. I am excited about building on recent successes at the school and using them as a baseline to make significant progress on the next part of the school’s journey. It is an honour and a privilege to have been given this opportunity. I can’t wait to get started!”
XP Festival of Arts and Culture 2026
On Thursday 25th June, 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.
Get your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.com/xptrust/t-oemmpmr
Sharing our Stories: 22/05/2026
Beautiful work this week
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!
To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
Top of the Blogs
Fieldwork to the Deep @ Norton Infants
Being Crew, Showing Courage and Confidence for Exams! @ XP Doncaster
Ancient Greek Pottery @ Norton Juniors
Share your stories with us!
Write to us at [email protected] – we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!
We’re looking for a Teacher of Geography and Expeditions at XP Doncaster
Find out more and apply to #JoinOurCrew! https://xptrust.org/xp-doncaster-teacher-of-geography-expeditions/
Sharing our Stories: 15/05/2026
Beautiful work this week
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!
To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
Top of the Blogs
Uncovering a big problem @ Norton Infants
Something Better Change @ XP Doncaster
The band is just fantastic that is really what I think @ Norton Juniors
Share your stories with us!
Write to us at [email protected] – we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!
