Find out more and apply here to #JoinOurCrew – https://xptrust.org/were-looking-for-a-cleaner-at-xp-doncaster/
We’re looking for Cleaners at XP Doncaster!
Sharing our Stories: 07/11/2025
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.
Top of the Blogs
Reptile Rendezvous @ Norton Juniors
Poetry Superstars in E29 Pioneer @ XP East
Weekly Update for Families @ XP Gateshead
Share your stories with us!
Write to us at [email protected] – we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!
Raft building
in Crew today they got to build their own raft and checked to see if it would float.
Tracing map
We have been working very hard in crew Frost this week! The students have been learning how to complete a new welcome task. Using clear A4 wallets we have placed a document with various dashes and dots, creating shapes and patterns named after a tracing mat. The tracing mat is a foundational skill the children will master to begin forming marks for their names! It is also a great tool for helping our crew practice our listening and attention skills.
Spellings
In crew Haddock our spellings are abit different but today we want to celebrate that we got all our spellings right for the ‘ur’ sound. Ms Haddock is so proud of us.
Life Skills
Life skills today the children made their own beans on toast
Autumn slice.
Crew Frost has had so much fun returning back this week! We have been learning all about autumn and the changes we see outside and the events we might celebrate. This week the children have enjoyed using pumpkins and colored golf pins to create their own patterns and arrangements, this really pushed our fine motor development by having to use hammers to secure our pins. We also enjoyed building our social and emotional skills by sharing with our friends and using our listening skills to recall how we use the tools safely.
Google Account
In year 6, we have been getting ourselves logged on to our google account and familarising ourselves with the different apps available. To begin with, children were asked to set themselves a new password but they were asked to ensure it was something that would be memorable. Once everyone was on, Miss Shields demonstrated how to compose an email and send it to someone else before the children had a go at emailing their shoulder partner. Next we looked at how to create a google doc and slides before sharing them.
Experience Days in Crew McLoughlin!
Over two Experience Days, Crew McLoughlin have been developing their creativity, confidence, and communication skills through a range of exciting activities. On the first day, they became wildlife reporters inspired by Sir David Attenborough, planning and performing their own mini rainforest documentaries. Working in pairs, they used expression, intonation, and body language to bring scenes of grooming, foraging, and danger to life. On the second day, pupils built on these skills by listening to a model monologue and experimenting with tone and expression. In groups of three, they explored the text, identifying powerful vocabulary and descriptive techniques before noting ideas for their own writing. It’s been a brilliant few days of teamwork, imagination, and expressive learning – Crew McLoughlin have truly brought their voices to life!
Exploring Animal Life Cycles in Crew McLoughlin
Today in Expedition, Crew McLoughlin explored the fascinating world of animal life cycles! Each student selected an animal of their choice and created a detailed life cycle to show how it grows and changes over time. From eggs to adults, students used creativity, research, and scientific thinking to illustrate each stage with clear explanations and colorful designs. It was wonderful to see their creativity come alive as they discovered how every animal’s journey is unique.
