As the weather is getting hotter can you remind students to bring sun cream and water bottles please.
Kind regards
Doncaster College C27 taster day Thursday 27th June
Taster session am is 9.15 – 11.30, pm is 12.30 – 2pm
Taster day letters will be given out to students in Crew on Tuesday 25th June. Students cannot change their allocated taster option as we have staffed appropriate tasters according to numbers attending and group sizes have been set. This is not to say we cannot alter anything. We may be able to make slight adjustments to consider new starters, sickness etc.
- Please remind students that clothing/safety equipment requirements are indicated in their letter.
- Where requirements are indicated, please let school know if pupils do not have the required clothing, safety footwear/overalls etc. We have a limited supply and will endeavour to help.
- Lunch vouchers will be available for staff attending and students entitled to free lunches, please can you provide the number of students on FSM.
- Students can bring packed lunch or will be able to purchase lunch in our canteen.
We have booked transport to pick up approximately 08:30 or soon after registration. Students will be back at school by the end of the school day.
This week in PE W/C24th June
Tuesday – Year 9 sports leader. Bring PE kit, packed lunch and water bottle.9.30-3pm
Cricket practice 3.15-4.30
Wednesday – Rounders practice 3.15-4.30
Thursday – Cheerleading 3.15-4.30
Thanks Team PE
Sharing our Stories: 21/06/2024
Beautiful Work This Week
Park Smart, Walk More, Stay Safe!
Plover School is excited to join the “Walk and Wheel Challenge” by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. This fun initiative gets kids walking, cycling, and wheeling to school, making travel safer and healthier.
But that’s not all! The students are also tackling a big issue – problematic parking around the school. They’ve made a video asking everyone to park considerately so driveways aren’t blocked and crossing the road stays safe.
Spread the word, watch their video, and look out for their signs around the area to support their efforts.
A Message from C29
‘This week, our school hosted the Conversation Club, shedding light on the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers. One major expense is transportation, but we realised that having a bike could eliminate this cost and provide free, reliable transport.
In response, we are organising a bike drive, inviting the community to donate any old bikes, which will be invaluable to those in need. You can drop off your bike donations at XP Doncaster, and we will ensure they are distributed by the Conversation Club to refugees and asylum seekers, helping to ease their daily struggles. Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated.’
We’re got vacancies across XP Trust!
We’re looking for:
Learning Coaches at Carcroft School
An EYFS/KS1 Specialist SEND Teacher at Carcroft School
A Teacher at Norton Junior School
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Conversations with the Conversation Club @ XP School
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C28’s (new Y10s) Clothes Drive!
During C28’s First week back in year 10 (which is insane!!), we’ll be completing a number of activities to positively impact our community (and that’s all i’ll say for now!).
As part of this, we’ll be running a clothes drive; focusing on protecting our planet; looking through the lens of sustainability & recycling, whilst also helping others in our community.
If, on the run up to or over summer, you have a clear out, or have any clothing or footwear items you could donate (of all sizes, kids and adults, in a wearable condition!), we’re asking that you bring the items to XP Reception (preferably bagged!).
We’re happy to start collecting this from now, with a view to donate the clothing towards the end of the first week back.
Here is a link to The Clothing Bank’s webpage for you to look at; the work they do is incredibly touching.
“Around 20% of the UK Population (13,500,000 people) was estimated to be living in poverty in the UK 2018.
We found out first hand, that people that fall just above this line are struggling more than ever to clothe themselves or their family after having to pay for the everyday living costs.
Due to the current climate we can only expect this number to inflate.
Right now, more than ever, people need the security of being able to clothe themselves and their loved ones.”
Sally Parkinson CO-Founder | The Clothing Bank
Thanks, as always!
Mel
C26/Y11 Leavers Celebration – Friday 28th June
With exams finally over, we have spent this week enjoying Y11’s Final Word presentations which have given students the opportunity to reflect on their time at XP/XPE and truly appreciate both their academic and character growth. There may even have been a few tears shed… (OK, so maybe that was just us!)
Students who have presented their Final Word (or have booked to do so next week) will receive an invitation to our Leavers Celebration on Friday 28th June.
This is the plan for the afternoon:
1.15-2.15: Arrival and shirt-signing.
2.15-3.15: Our final inter-crew competition!
Parents are invited to join us from 3.15 for the rest of the afternoon’s celebrations – please head to XP East.
3.30-4pm: Y11 Community Meeting, including our Crew Hero awards!
4pm-5.30: Refreshments… and a few surprises!
See you all soon – hopefully the weather will be kind to us!
E28 DofE – Update
Just a quick update. E28 have set off from camp and are on their way…. Catch up soon!
DofE Cream
C29 – Conversations with Conversation Club
A Message from the Students of C29:
Hello everyone,
This week, we had the privilege of hosting the Conversation Club at our school, where we learned about the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers. It was eye-opening to discover that they receive just £50 a week to cover essentials like food, clothing, and hygiene products.
One of the significant expenses they encounter is transportation, which can cost up to £5 a day. This is a considerable amount given their limited budget. However, we realised that having a bike could eliminate this expense entirely, providing them with free and reliable transportation.
To help make a difference, we are organising a bike drive. We are reaching out to our community for donations of any old bikes that you no longer need. Bikes in any condition (unless completely broken) can be incredibly valuable. At XP we pride ourselves on our curriculum themes and our outward facing work, and this is opportunity for our Crew to participate in both!
You can drop off your bike donations at XP/E, and we will ensure they reach the Conversation Club, who will distribute them to those in need. Your generous contributions will be greatly appreciated by the refugees and asylum seekers and will help ease their daily struggles.
Thank you so much for your support and kindness.
Warm regards,
The Students of C29
An Appeal from C29
C25 Last chance to collect GCSE artwork
We are currently holding GCSE Art coursework from students who left us in the Summer term of 2023. As part of our preparations for the new academic year we’ll be disposing of this work if it’s unwanted. If you would like to take your sketchbooks and final pieces from the coursework or exam projects then please get in touch with us before the end of next week, Friday June 28th.
You can contact school or anyone in the Arts team and we’ll set your work to one side. You can come to collect it at anytime, please just let us know beforehand so we can get it into the office for you to collect.
Plans for C26
I have emailed information to C26 parents regarding their next couple of weeks – please do check this!!
Parents are also invited to attend the C26 Leavers event from 3:30pm next Friday, 28th June 2024, where we will hold our final community meeting.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mel & Angella x