Beautiful Work This Week
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust this week! To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
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3SG get hooked into science
We have had a wonderful first day back after the Christmas holidays. Today we’ve kicked off our new expedition with some Science and exploring the human body!
Could you help to inspire the next generation of XP and XP East?
We are currently working to create a directory of experts for our upcoming Year 9 Passage Presentations and would appreciate your help!
Passage Presentation is an opportunity for students to reflect on their learning and demonstrate their readiness to move onto the next phase of their education – GCSE.
Students share their high quality work to a panel of experts and their family through an oral presentation, increasing their accountability and character development demonstrating the skills and knowledge they have gained in Key Stage 3.
As part of the presentation students provide insight into their future goals and aspirations and we would like to ensure an authentic expert for each of them at their presentation – this is where you come in!
We are seeking support from any members of our community to become an expert panelist at a Passage Presentation, to listen to the presentation, ask questions and support in directing pathways. In order for this to be a success we request help from members of the public who are able to share their own experiences and advice in order to advance our students to the next level of formal schooling.
If you feel this is something you are interested in, please use this link to sign up to the directory.
Presentations will take place week commencing 27th January 2025 for 3 weeks. You will receive an invite from the student you have been allocated nearer to the time.
Should you have any further questions, please contact a member of our Key Stage 3 Team:
Natalie Johnson- [email protected] (KS3 Lead)
Emma Watson- [email protected] (Phase Lead XPE 8/9)
Chris Morrison- [email protected] (Phase Lead XP 8/9)
We appreciate your support in advance.
Year 5 Science Fair!
To culminate their expedition, Year 5 held a science fair in the final week of their learning journey to celebrate and present all their learning. Pupils across year 5 manned stalls linked to aspects of their learning from each case study (science and D.T) and demonstrated their knowledge to parents and fellow NJS pupils alike. The event was one of our best celebrations of learning yet in UKS2 with children eager to put punters through their paces on all things forces, space and D.T. Well done, Year 5!
The gift that keeps on giving.
What a wonderful surprise we had in 4GC today! Reception children, unannounced, visited our class and gifted us their kindness calendar that will sit proudly within our classroom for the next calendar year. Of course, our Y4 children were more than welcoming to their little counterparts and the whole experience was truly magical. What an amazing, early, Christmas gift!
The end of an amazing term!
This term 3EG have had an amazing first term! We have learnt all about the Second World War during our latest expedition ‘Lest We Forget’ and been lucky enough to hear from expert visitors. We have worked collaboratively to support each other in learning different methods for addition and subtraction and wrote a non-chronological report in English. Well done Year 3!
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Beautiful Work This Week
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust for the last time in 2024! To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
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To Infinity and Beyond – Norton Juniors
Norton Junior’s UKS2 Autumn Expedition, “To Infinity and Beyond”, explored the guiding question, “How does movement affect our world?”, through an engaging journey into space science, forces, and design technology. Beginning with an exploration of the Solar System, students investigated planetary movements and their effects on day, night, and the seasons, supported by an inspiring visit to the National Space Centre. Building on this, they delved into forces such as gravity, air resistance, and friction, conducting hands-on experiments and learning about mechanisms like pulleys, levers, and gears. The culmination of their studies was a design project where they crafted mechanical Solar Systems, demonstrating their understanding of space and engineering.
The expedition concluded with a Science Fayre at Norton Junior School, where students presented their Solar System models alongside interactive activities like debates, quizzes, and experiments to an audience of parents and the community. The event not only showcased their learning but also celebrated their creativity and collaboration. Artwork inspired by space, including chalk galaxy pieces, was sold to support the Doncaster Astronomical Society, ensuring the Expedition had a lasting impact on both the students and their community.
