Good morning,
Please find below the student overview for this week (week beginning Monday 6th July).
Since today was a staff day as scheduled in our calendar we have not set work.
Remember, the student overview doc briefly highlights the topic or task, whilst Google Classroom has the specific detail and supporting resources.
Good evening,
Please find below the student overview for this week (week beginning Monday 29th June).
Since today was a staff day as scheduled in our calendar we have not set work.
Remember, the student overview doc briefly highlights the topic or task, whilst Google Classroom has the specific detail and supporting resources.
As we continue to work our way through this unique and often challenging time, thank you once again for all your support. We really do appreciate your understanding as we, day by day, work through what is best for our students.
As mentioned to parents on Tuesday 9th June, I explained that we had plans in place to extend our in-school provision for Y12 students from Monday June 15th but that this would depend upon advice on the local situation from Public Health Doncaster. I also reiterated that any decision will be taken in light of the specific region of Doncaster, not the national picture as a whole.
This week XP representatives attended a video conference with Dr Rupert Suckling (the Director of Public Health Doncaster) who updated all Headteachers on the local situation concerning Covid-19. I have since received written documentation that states:
‘I can confirm that the launch of the new track and trace system means that I am now able to get a better understanding of the number of new cases at a local level. Although the number of cases has not steadied yet, the risk of catching COVID-19 in Doncaster is reducing. Encouragingly, there have not been any Coronavirus outbreaks in schools. Therefore, I am confident we are now at a stage where schools can consider how and when they reopen to a wider cohort of pupils, if they are able to do so, meeting all of the Government’s safety guidance.’
Consequently, our Leadership Team have decided in light of the information and on-going guidance from Dr Suckling, we intend to extend our in-school provision for both Y10 and Y12 students from Monday June 15th.
Our provision will adopt a very cautious approach which will offer some ‘face to face support’, in the first instance, for those students who are most at risk of falling behind. Attendance is not compulsory, and we totally respect any decision that parents make.
The provision will centre around a ‘learning review’ approach designed to help students to assess what they have done, what they might be struggling with and what they could do in the weeks ahead taking input from the student, their crew mentors, teachers and the leadership team.
It is our intention for all students in Year 12 to come into school at least once between now and the end of the academic year for a learning review. Crew mentors will be in touch to organise a time when your son or daughter can come in for their learning review Where we can, for those students that are not able to come into school we will use our online platforms to hold the learning review.
Any decision and plans regarding individual students attending more regularly will be made in the continuing partnership between the student, their crew mentor and parents.
We have created this guide for parents (which includes a FAQs section) providing case studies on how this provision will work.
As we already operate an in-school provision for children of key workers and those with special educational needs we have rigorous safety protocols in place for the 13-15 students that attend on a daily basis. In order to help parents to make an informed decision about sending students into school we have created this summary document (embedded below) which provides parents with some of the relevant Health and Safety measures. All of our safety protocols are based on ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19) implementing protective measures in education and childcare settings’ by the Department of Education.
The provision will be regularly monitored on a daily basis and any developments will continue to be taken with caution, and via on-going updates from Dr Suckling and Public Health Doncaster. I must emphasise that I will not hesitate to change or end the provision in light of any forthcoming information that suggests that our students or staff are not safe.
Last, but not least – we want to reassure you once again that we are here to listen to any concerns or questions you may have. If you are worried or need any clarification of any aspect of this, or any other update please just get in touch via your son or daughter’s Crew Mentor or contact:
[email protected] (Gail Stonier: Executive Lead for Post 16)
Best wishes,
Jamie Portman (Principal of XP and XP East)
Summary of useful links and docs:
Good morning,
Please find below the student overview for this week (week beginning Monday 22nd June).
Remember, the student overview doc briefly highlights the topic or task, whilst Google Classroom has the specific detail and supporting resources.
Good morning,
Please find below the student overview for this week (week beginning Monday 1st June).
Remember, the student overview doc briefly highlights the topic or task, whilst Google Classroom has the specific detail and supporting resources.
The government has said that they would like for Year 12 students to be able to have some time with their teachers before the end of the academic year, but no earlier than 15th June. We are currently working on arrangements for students that can make this happen safely.
In the interim we will of course continue to provide work and support for our students as we have been doing.
Good morning,
Please find below the student overview for this week (week beginning Monday 11th May).
Remember, the student overview doc briefly highlights the topic or task, whilst Google Classroom has the specific detail and supporting resources.
Last night the Prime Minister stated that it was the government’s ambition for Year 12 students to be able to have some time with their teachers before the end of the academic year. We will await further guidance from the government on this, some of which is expected to be made public in parliament today.
In the interim we will of course continue to provide work and support for our students as we have been doing.
Good morning,
Please find below the student overview for this week (week beginning Monday 4th May).
Due to the VE Day celebrations, Friday is a nationwide bank holiday. Our in-school provision for children of key workers and SEND students is still open.
Remember, the student overview doc briefly highlights the topic or task, whilst Google Classroom has the specific detail and supporting resources.
Today I had a hang out with some of my crew Hahn students this morning and then had a hangout with my XP16 mentor group this afternoon.
For the crew check in chicken I asked both groups the same question,
‘ Tell me 3 words that would best describe the person you see yourself or want to see yourself being in 10 years time’
There was one recurring word that came up in 90% of answers which. is to be happy : )
There was a mixture of other words such as, Having a job, mentally well, homeowner, financially secure, sane, friends, earn a wage, responsible, successful, athletic, being employed.
For most of them ‘happy’ was the thing they said third which leads me to wonder if by managing to make the other things happen then hopefully this will cause them to be happy or at least help towards them being happy?
We went on to explore that these things that they want for their future self aren’t out of reach for any of them. They’re normal things that most people want in their lives and as parents what we want for our children. We discussed that what we do today and tomorrow etc can impact on how likely we are to fulfil those ambitions and although life has Unfortunately thrown a big obstacle in our way (CV19) we can still achieve those dreams by continuing our studies at home and learning new skills.
So, it’s important to crack on with your school subjects and keep submitting your work to your teachers, they are all there to help you, I know this because i’m in touch with them all and every time i’ve asked their support has been given. Keep doing the work you’ve been set but also find time to find out who you are and what else you like doing…..
Some students have taken up new hobbies such as photography, others are getting fitter by cycling and running and can also put this towards their DofE awards! I have post 16 students cooking for their families and baking. One student couldn’t join my hangout this afternoon because he was laying paving slabs in his garden so we will check in together later in the week.
If you spend time each week doing some studying, learning new skills, keeping active and helping out others such as your families you will easily achieve the person you want to be in 10 years time.
Don’t worry about what you did or didn’t do yesterday / last week last month etc, concentrate on the things you can still do today, tomorrow and next week, because before you know it you’ll be 10 years older.
Yesterday Year 7 were taking part in their PE presentation of learning. Students from XP and XP East were pitted against each other in a table tennis competition. Josh, Jack and Asten were umpires for each table having been involved in PE sessions leading up to the event.
Down on the athletics track, Year 8 students were taking part in the run a mile challenge for Sports Relief. Our XP16 students were there to cheer them on, with Klaudia and Harrison taking photographs as part of their A Level course, and Rory and Ethan setting the pace on the track.
6 students from Post 16 have had their first session cooking today for part of the life skills section of their XP Diploma.
And what a fab start! Thanks to Mrs ap Harri for leading the session.
They each cooked Sausage, egg and cheese mcMuffins.
Prior to this they have each completed the Safety & hygiene level 2 award in food.
Here are some photos of a really fun afternoon.
Keep posted for what we cook up next week!
