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A number of deaf and hearing pupils from Plover School and the ARChi team have been working collaboratively on a British Sign Language version of the Twelve Days of Christmas.
This is another example of diversity and belonging that runs through our schools and is a concrete example of our culture of Crew.
On behalf of XP Trust, we would like to wish everyone a peaceful Christmas and New Year.
Andy Sprakes
Chief Academic Officer
XP Trust
We were filled with excitement and holiday cheer during a very special visit from Santa! The children were thrilled to welcome him and share in the festive magic.
Santa spent time with each child and presented everyone with a special gift straight from the North Pole. Thank you, Santa, for such a magical visit!
As we come to the end of a very special term, our final week before Christmas has been full of excitement, creativity, and wonderful learning moments.
We thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas Jumper Day, which brought lots of smiles and festive cheer. In our crew session today, the children had great fun decorating their very own Christmas jumpers. It was lovely to see their creativity shine as they designed unique jumpers with such care and enthusiasm.
Despite all the Christmas excitement in the air, there has still been lots of amazing learning taking place. The children demonstrated fantastic mathematical thinking when choosing a counting collection. They carefully selected tools and discussed different strategies they could use to count their objects accurately before recording the total amount in their collection.
We are so proud of everything the children have achieved this term. Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you a happy and restful holiday season!
At XP Gateshead, we believe that every child can achieve extraordinary things – and every adult in the building plays a part in making that happen.
We’re looking for a Pastoral Lead and a Learning Coach. We need people who are passionate about helping young people thrive. Someone who brings positivity and the belief that relationships are the foundation of great learning.
If you want to make a real difference, work in a strong and supportive team, and be part of a school that values kindness, collaboration and creativity – this is the place for you.
Find out more about both roles here:
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If you’re looking for a role where your organisational skills and dedication can make a real difference, XP Trust is the place for you – find out more here and apply!
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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.
3SG Christmas art @ Norton Juniors
Enrichment Superstars @ XP East
A Twinkly Nativity to Remember @ Norton Infants
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What a magical couple of days it has been! Our Twinkly Nativity Concert was everything we hoped for and more, thanks to the enthusiasm, confidence, and joy your wonderful children brought to the stage.
From yesterday’s dress rehearsal to today’s main performance, the children were truly outstanding. They sang beautifully, danced, and remembered their lines brilliantly—all while standing confidently in front of such a large audience. We could not be prouder of each and every one of them.
We’re sure you will all agree that they looked absolutely spectacular. From shimmering stars to shepherds, angels, wisemen, innkeepers and animals, their costumes lit up the room and added that extra sparkle to the story.
We’ve captured some special photos from the performance, and we’re delighted to be able to share these moments with you. We hope they bring a smile to your face and remind you of the festive magic we all felt today.
Thank you for joining us, for your support, and for helping make this nativity such a memorable celebration. We hope the performance left you feeling wonderfully festive and ready for the holiday season ahead.
Wishing you all a warm and joyful Christmas time!
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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.
Year 5/6 Netball Tournament @ Norton Juniors
A Christmassy Start to December! @ Norton Infants
Write to us at [email protected] – we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!
December has arrived, and with it a sprinkle of festive magic in our setting! The children have truly embraced the start of the season, and our rooms have been filled with excitement, imagination, and plenty of Christmas sparkle.
The children have enjoyed decorating our Christmas tree in our Land of Pretend. Our wintery snow small-world tray has been another big hit. The children have enjoyed exploring the frosty scene, creating stories and adventures in the snow. Alongside this, our nativity characters have helped the children retell and act out the Christmas story, giving them a hands-on way to connect with this special time of year.
There has also been plenty of creative fun! Our ginger-scented playdough has inspired lots of us to make our very own gingerbread men covered in sparkles.
The children have been busy putting up snowflakes and making a giant snowman, adding to our wintery display. They’ve also been writing their own lists to Santa—full of imagination, wishes, and wonderful early writing skills.
The children have been practising using uppercase letters in their writing and have even written some of the names from the Christmas story. We were absolutely blown away by the fantastic writing they produced.
