Sharing our Stories: 19/06/2026

19th June 2026Geoff Hewitt

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

A Seaside Spectacular with Mr Dan! @ Green Top

Handwriting champion of the week @ Plover

STEM Challenge @ Carcroft School

Weekly Update @ XP Gateshead

Why is the seaside such a special place? @ Norton Infants

Duke of Edinburgh success @ XP School

Year 10 fieldwork to the Holocaust Museum @ XP East

Year 6 Heart Art @ Norton Juniors

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KS1 Visiting Chicks

18th June 2026Samantha Taylor

Our KS1 children had a wonderful experience during their recent visit to see the chicks. The children were excited to have the opportunity to hold a young chick.

A big thank you to everyone in Crew Godley for making the visit so enjoyable and memorable. The children returned to their classroom full of excitement.

Cheese Quesadillas

18th June 2026Tracy Haddock

The children thoroughly enjoyed making cheese quesadillas during Life Skills today and were so enthusiastic about the activity that many asked for more. They practised their food preparation skills by cutting a tortilla wrap in half, adding grated cheese, and folding it over before it was carefully fried for a few minutes on each side. The children were engaged throughout the process and enjoyed tasting their finished quesadillas.

Baby Pictures! 👶

18th June 2026Josie Farrow

In expedition, we were identifying how animals change as they grow, including us! Thank you to everyone who was able to bring their baby pictures in and share them with the class – including teachers! We had lots of fun looking at our younger selves and explaining how we have changed over time.

KS1 Enjoys a Football-Themed Lunch!

17th June 2026Samantha Taylor

Today, our KS1 children enjoyed a fantastic football-themed lunch as we celebrated England’s first game taking place tonight!

The dining hall was filled with excitement as pupils tucked into a special menu inspired by the beautiful game. Football anthems played throughout lunchtime, creating a fun and lively atmosphere, and many of the children couldn’t resist getting up for a dance with their friends. There was lots of singing, smiling and excitement as everyone got into the football spirit.

It was wonderful to see so many happy faces enjoying the occasion together. We hope everyone enjoys watching the match tonight and joins us in cheering on England.

Come on England!