Crew Godley Takes on the Children in Need 26 Challenge! 🐻💛

Crew Godley got moving for BBC Children in Need as we took on our very own 26 Challenge!

To complete our challenge, we hopped on our scooters and whizzed our way around the school halls, completing an amazing 26 laps! There was plenty of excitement along the way, and we even had the opportunity to show off some fantastic scooter tricks!

We had lots of fun, plenty of laughs and, most importantly, worked together to support a brilliant cause.

We are incredibly proud of Crew Godley for showing such enthusiasm, teamwork and compassion. What a fantastic way to put our Character Traits into action!

26 laps, lots of tricks and one brilliant cause! 💛

Carcroft Raises £121.30 for Children in Need!

A huge thank you to all our wonderful families for supporting our fundraising efforts for BBC Children in Need!

Thanks to your generosity and kindness, we raised an amazing £121.30 to help support children and young people across the UK who need it most.

It was lovely to see our Carcroft community come together to support such an important cause. Every donation, big or small, will help make a difference to children’s lives.

We are incredibly proud of our children, families and staff for showing such compassion and kindness.

Together, we can make a difference! 💛

Sharing our Stories: 13/11/2026

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.

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Mrs Jackson investigating friction @ Green Top

Skipathon in full swing! @ Plover

Inclusive playgrounds @ Carcroft School

E31 Crew Rock litter picking @ XP

A world of celebrations @ Norton Infants

Final details of the structure @ Norton Juniors

Weekly update @ XP Gateshead

We will remember them @ XP East

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!

Remembrance day

So proud of my crew today! ❤️

They all sat so beautifully and took part in the 2-minute silence to show their respect and remember all those who lost their lives protecting our country. 🌺

We have been busy creating our own poppy displays, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve made together.

A lovely moment of remembrance, respect and reflection. ❤️

Lest we forget. 🌺

Remembrance Day Poppies

As part of our crew session we discussed the reasons we have Remembrance Day and 2 minutes silence. We then all made our own poppies to help us remember the brave soldiers who have given their lives for us.

Inclusive Playgrounds

As part of our expedition we have become designers and have been thinking about how we can ensure play is inclusive for all children.

We have talked lots about how playground equipment can be adapted to those with physical disabilities.

We have then started planning our own inclusive playgrounds which we will turn into 3d models over the next few weeks.

We’re looking for a Learning Coach and Crew Leader at XPG

At XP Gateshead, building strong relationships is at the core of everything we do. By leading a close-knit Crew of just 12-13 students, you will guide their daily character development and ensure they achieve real academic success. It’s about helping young people discover that they can do work that truly matters.

We are looking for passionate individuals who dare to break the traditional educational mould. As a Learning Coach, you won’t just support lessons – you will foster a vital culture of teamwork, equity, and belonging.

Join us in shaping thoughtful, kind individuals who are ready to change the world.

Find out more about the role and apply here: https://xptrust.org/xp-gateshead-learning-coach-ta-and-crew-leader/