Sound Scientists Class 12

16th June 2025Alishia Pearson

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.

Fossil scientists in class 12

16th June 2025Alishia Pearson

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.

Wizard of Oz – Starbucks Grand Opening

16th June 2025Sophie Myers

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!

What’s Happening at the XP Festival 2025? Here’s a Sneak Peek!

16th June 2025Geoff Hewitt

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!

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

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.

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW HERE!

Class 8 TingaTinga Art

16th June 2025June Miller

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 .

Extended Study – Drowning Prevention Week!

16th June 2025Sophie Myers

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.

Sharing our Stories: 13/06/2025

13th June 2025Geoff Hewitt

Beautiful Work This Week

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.

Top of the Blogs

Year 5 – National Mining Museum @ Green Top

Getting smart @ Plover

Life skills @ Carcroft School

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!

Share your stories with us!

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!