This morning we have launched character traits in Crew Robson.
We have taken part in discussions, worked in groups and really taken the time to understand ourselves and which character traits resonate with us the most.
Launching Character Traits
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Grappling with Arrays
This week in maths we have started our multiplication and division unit.
On Friday we grappled with arrays and understanding the difference between columns and rows.
Sharing our writing
Last week, we had a wonderful opportunity to share our narratives with our reading buddies! After spending time learning about Dr. Seuss’s important message of caring for our environment, Crew McLoughlin wrote their own creative stories inspired by The Lorax.
Children read their stories aloud, using expression and enthusiasm to bring their writing to life. Our Y2 reading buddies listened closely, asked great questions and even shared which parts of the stories they enjoyed the most. What a lovely way to celebrate our writing!
We Stop, we look, we listen
This week crew Frost have been focusing on road safety. The children practiced using playground track, taking turns to stop, look, and listen before crossing. What a great way to build up our role play skills! We also created pictures of a lollipop lady and talked about her important role in helping people cross safely. In addition, we learned about traffic lights and zebra crossings, discussing what each color and symbol means. Well done crew Frost. We can’t wait to see you use such important skills.
Changes the Romans made to Doncaster
Year 3 have been investigating changes made to Doncaster by the Romans. We learnt that there was a Roman fort in Doncaster and there is even the remains that can still be seen today. We also learnt that the River played an important part in why the Romans chose to settle in Doncaster.
Sharing our Stories: 21/11/2025
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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Authentic Art making in Y8 @ XP
And sew it begins… @ Norton Juniors
E30 Explorer – A Debate Full of Energy, Respect and Brilliant Ideas @ XP East
G29 Geography – Has the regeneration of the Ouseburn been a success? @ XP Gateshead
Remembrance Day Celebration @ Norton Infants
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Life skills
So today in Crew Haddock the children made their own ham and cheese sandwich. They did a super job at following the instructions. They were so careful when they used their knife to butter the bread and then cut it in half.
Snow day
Today crew Frost have timed it perfectly in our phonic session by planning and executing another environmental walk. During this phonics session nursery focused on the weather by marking marks on their boards for what they could see and the way the weather felt. When we came back we practiced our Fredding skills by asking questions such as was it h-o-t? Then we used our think, pair, share protocol to discuss the meanings to the marks we had made for our outside adventure. The children loved the snow! Well done for another successful phonics session Crew Frost.
Maths time!
Crew Haddock did amazing in maths today. They all worked independently. Look at our work.
