This week the children have been writing their own narrative based on The Journey Home. I have been so impressed with their hard work and can’t wait to see them finished and published next week!
Amazing Writing in Year 3
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Sharing our Stories: 01/05/2026
Beautiful work this week
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!
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Practice what you preach Ms Tatters… @ XP Gateshead
Class Six are Artist Extraordinaires @ Norton Infants
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P.E
In p.e they had did super crew building skills . They had to use hoops to get round the hall without anyone falling out . After that they had a hoop taken away from them which then made it harder. But they smashed it
Loaded potato skins
The children loved making loaded potato skins in life skills. It was nice to see the children try something nice and i must say it was a big hit for most of them
Coral Reef
During our expedition “When the Sea Meets the Shore,” the children have been learning all about coral reefs and how this environment differs from their own. They explored the wide range of colours and textures found in coral reef habitats and then applied this knowledge in our playdough area, where they created their own reef-inspired models.
This activity provided a great opportunity to develop fine motor skills, while also supporting language development as the children described their creations and shared ideas. It also helped build their understanding of boundaries, particularly when using food-based resources for creative purposes rather than for eating.
Well done, Crew Frost!
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Building our own pier
During our expedition “When the Sea Meets the Shore,” the children thoroughly enjoyed learning about lighthouses and understanding the important role they play in keeping boats safe.
Inspired by this, Crew Frost used their imagination during provision time to create their own seaside scene. They built a pier using wooden blocks, added large diamond bricks as rocks, and carefully chose the perfect spot for their lighthouse. Their creativity didn’t stop there—The Snail and the Whale even made an appearance, swimming alongside mermaids in their imaginative world!
This was a wonderful opportunity for the children to develop their communication and understanding, as well as build on their storytelling skills. They worked collaboratively, sharing ideas and bringing their stories to life, supporting their next steps in developing rich and meaningful language.
Well done, Crew Frost!
Outside Provision.
In our outdoor provision, we have been focusing on developing our gross motor skills alongside listening and attention. During this activity, Crew Frost took part in a series of actions designed to strengthen their arm muscles, helping to build the foundations needed for writing.
The children then followed simple instructions that gradually built into two-part directions, supporting their ability to listen carefully and process more than one step at a time. This helped them grow in confidence while developing both their physical skills and their understanding.
Well done, Crew Frost!
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Crew in Action at Dodgeball Tournament
What an incredible afternoon of dodgeball at Armthorpe Academy! Our Carcroft Crew put in a brilliant performance, battling their way through tough competition to secure an impressive second-place finish.
Facing strong opposition from 10 schools, the team showed determination, teamwork, and resilience throughout the event. After a series of highly competitive matches, Carcroft reached the final, where they finished as proud runners-up to Kirk Smeaton C of E Primary School, who took home the gold medals.
