Crew in action | Carcroft School

Carcroft staff continuing to work on being ‘crew’…

12th June 2023Kirsty Atherton

This morning, we started our school week by developing our staff crew. At XP Trust we work hard to build crew with our pupils but also within our staff team too. We started the week talking about the highlight of our weekend with staff from other phases as we don’t often get enough time to mingle across phases.

Then we paired up and played the communication game. We had to describe the picture in front of us to our partner who could not see it. We thought carefully about our use of language and how to explain things to our partner so that they would understand. We managed a quick debrief to discuss what barriers we faced when completing the activity before dashing off to greet our crews ready for another fun filled week.

It was a lovely start to the week, with lots of smiles all round.

XP Outdoors – Assault Course

11th June 2023Sarah Mcglone

In crew, we completed an assault course in our outdoor area. We absolutely LOVED IT!

Sharing our favourite songs

9th June 2023Ruth Shields

As part of our music case study, the children have been given the opportunity to write their favourite song on a piece of paper and place it in a cup.

During our end of dy crew, we choose a song, listen and then decide whose favourite song it might be. We definitely know some of our crew well as we’ve managed to guess who it belongs to.

We’re looking forward to hearing all the rest of the songs over the next few weeks.

Another Cirque du Soleil

9th June 2023Ruth Shields

This morning it was the turn of Esme to share her interests out of school. Esme, just like Kaitlynn, regularly attends dancing comps and dances in different styles. She was going to show us some tap dancing but she changed her mind.

Lovely to see all the talent Crew Shields have.

Amazing Shrinking Blanket

9th June 2023Tracy Haddock

So this week in xp outdoors we’ve worked on our team building skill.

Cirque du Soleil – Kaitlynn

9th June 2023Ruth Shields

On Thursday morning, we continued with a crew member showing some of their talents.

It was the turn of Kaitlynn who is an avid dancer. She often takes parts on comps and shares her successes the us.

After Kaitlynn showcased her talent, the question of the day was: Does Kaitlynn even have a spine? What do you think?

Future artist…

8th June 2023Ruth Shields

This morning in crew we had the pleasure of viewing the art work of Kaylum and we have decided that children will have more opportunities to share their interests with us.

Kaylum is a budding artist and often brings in stuff for our tabletop display. He has brought in his sketchbook from home today and we are truly blown away. I’m sure you will as well.

We have set Kaylum a challenge – Can he create us a sign for our door that says Crew Shields surrounded by images that reminds him of people in the crew. Watch this space…