Today we enjoyed Eleanor Holt coming into our classes to play her violin for us. She is classically trained and it was wonderful to listen to. The children were very excited about it and love playing and listening to music. They did a little quiz to see if they could work out what she was playing…I personally loved the Disney film songs! We will be seeing a lot more of her next year in school and can’t wait to get started with our music lessons!
If your child is currently in year 2, year 3, year 4 or year 5 and you would like to sign your child up to have music lessons, then please send your child’s name to [email protected] and we will be in touch with the payment details for you.
Thanks x x
Class 7 loved continuing with their Tingatinga artwork and added the final touches to their artwork!
Today, I was so unbelievably proud of all the children in class 12 during our expedition today. The discussions and learning connections they made were beautiful to see and hear.
They were testing how sound is made, during the experiment we also found out that sound travels through solids better than air (gas) and that this is due to the amount of particles. They learnt that sounds are made by vibrations and that these vibrations travel in waves through particles into our ear. Then, our brain helps register the sound being heard.
So proud of every single one of you! And thank you for all your efforts and tests you carried out in this lesson your creativity and curiosity was so lovely to see.
My wonderful class have pieced together the process of fossil creation. Once they were able to decide on the correct order they then made their own storyboards to share their knowledge.
Fantastic job and some beautiful story boards! Well done.
On Friday, some of the cast of Wizard of Oz attended the Grand opening of Starbucks. The children enjoyed performing some of our songs from our production. The children showed so much courage whilst performing and even when the technology started playing up, they sang their hearts out and sounded absolutely beautiful! I couldn’t have been more proud! The children were lucky to then receive a free drink of their choice and a snack! What a lovely experience for our children!
On Friday 11th July, XP Doncaster will be transformed into a creative hub of performance, exhibition, and celebration – and we can’t wait to welcome you!
Live Performances & Music
Expect a packed line-up of student-led performances including original music, dance, spoken word and drama. From samba to saxophones, DJs to jazz, our young artists will take to the stage with energy, skill and passion.
Art Exhibitions & Creative Showcases
Wander through beautiful student work and installations created as part of Learning Expeditions from across our schools. These pieces reflect deep thinking, real-world issues and the craftsmanship we value across the Trust.
‘XP Live’ Bands and Performers
Enjoy the latest in our growing XP Live programme – showcasing student bands, solo artists, and collaborations with professional musicians. This year, we’re proud to programme lots of original music and elevate voices across every year group.
Community & Family
You can expect a welcoming atmosphere! The Festival is also a chance to bring together families and communities. Whether you’re here to watch your child perform or soak in the vibe, there’s something for everyone.
Today in expedition the children have been adding their detail to their sunset backgrounds, thinking about what they have learned already! Just got their borders to add! Here are some examples below .
Do you know how to stay safe in water?
Have a look at the following link to build your knowledge of water safety:
https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/drowning-prevention-week-2025
Take a look at this video made last year:
Familiarise yourself with the information before our visitor comes in to visit – Can you share what you’ve learnt in Crew and create a poster to display on your crew board.
