5HJ have become mini rainforest survival experts, writing guides full of clever tips for finding food, collecting clean water, and building safe shelters. It’s inspiring to see their survival strategies and beautiful illustrations come to life on the page!
This week, Year 5 have been putting their creativity and research skills to the test by planning and writing their very own Amazon Rainforest Survival Guides.
From deadly predators to poisonous fruits, the children explored the challenges of surviving in one of the world’s most extreme environments. They thought carefully about the skills, equipment and knowledge needed to stay safe, and presented their ideas through engaging writing filled with detail and imagination.
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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.
Outstanding Craftsmanship and Quality in X29! @ XP
Crew Hoy – Not Passengers @ XP East
Continuing Our Marvellous ME Expedition @ Norton Infants
Weekly Update for Families @ XP Gateshead
Year 6 have been immersed in their first case study for our expedition ‘Lungs of the Earth’ and have been learning about the geography of South America including countries and capitals, physical and human features of the landscape and climate and biomes.
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.
First week back – CREW CHIPS @ XP
Rain or shine: Learning outside every time @ Norton Infants
G28 morning fitness, breakfast, revision! @ XP Gateshead
Welcome back!
Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust from the our first two weeks back! To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.
Acts of service to others @ Norton Juniors
Crew Barnes: 1st week back @ XP
Beautiful Artwork by Freya @ XP East
Weekly Update for Families @ XP Gateshead
On Thursday 4th September, Doncaster author and illustrator Phill Sheppard visited NJS. He led an amazing story-telling session and showed some of his awesome illustrations. The pupils then took part in a drawing activity and learnt how to draw their own character for a story – a shark!
During Crew Week, Year 5 explored the question: “How can our crew be strengthened by acts of service to others?”
Drawing on our character traits of respect, compassion, and quality & craftsmanship, the children created beautiful gifts which were delivered to residents at The Laurels Residential Care Home. Both the children and residents thoroughly enjoyed spending time together — a heartwarming experience for all.
What a wonderful first week back we’ve had, immersing ourselves in everything Crew!
We’ve spent time building relationships through fun team-building activities like tower building (with art straws—and even shoes!), Crew Olympics, Pictionary, and so much more. Here’s to a great year ahead!
