Not long to go now! 

Students have done brilliantly this week both in exams and getting stuck into the in-school revision sessions. It is wonderful to see and hear students speaking so confidently and positively as they come out of exams.

Next week marks the final FULL week of exams for the students: 

Next week, revision with subject teachers continues so it is important that everyone is in school every day to help them prepare. Being in school with subject specialists is the best way for students to revise and prepare for their upcoming exams. 

There will be after school History revision on Monday – this is especially important for students who do Spanish who will be doing their exam on Tuesday morning when the revision for history is scheduled. 

On Tuesday there is after school iMedia revision for 1.5 hours

On Thursday 11th June there is after school iMedia revision for 2 hours

Looking ahead, there is also a Physics revision session on Sunday 14th June AM – this will be live online with Mr Mead. There will be a sign-up and more information to follow but I wanted you to have this on your radar. 

Thank you to everyone who has booked a Final Word slot on the week commencing Monday 22nd June. Students will be in school for all of the Final Words (any parents who would like to stay and hear from other crew members are welcome too). Other crews have their Final Word on Tuesday and Wednesday and if invited to do so, students are welcome to come into school and attend the Final Word of friends from other crews. 

Prom is then on Thursday 25th June and the coach will be leaving from school to transport students to the venue at 6:30pm. It is compulsory for the students to come on the coach. The school site will be open from 5:30pm for students to get photos with others. 

The coach will be leaving Beamish Hall at 10:30pm then arriving back at school at 11pm for those who will be collecting students. Please make sure you have made arrangements for your child to get home 

The final G28 community circle will be on Friday 26th June at 2pm in school and will finish at around 3:15pm. 

We are nearly at the finish line and we are incredibly proud of them all and can’t believe they are almost ready to leave us! 

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We would like to wish all our students, families, and staff who are celebrating Eid al-Adha a joyful and peaceful occasion.

Eid Mubarak to you and your loved ones. May this special time bring happiness, reflection, and a sense of community.

Dear Families,

Following on from the success of our Easter revision sessions, we will also be offering half-term revision sessions for of G28 students during the May half term.

These sessions are designed to help students consolidate their learning and ensure they are ready to produce their best possible work during the exam period. It is not our expectation that all students attend all sessions, however students are welcome and in some instances will be directed. Sessions will run from 9:30 – 12:00 in the morning and 12:30 – 15:00 in the afternoon.

G28 Half Term Revision Timetable 2026

The following sessions will be available for students and will be led by subject specialists in each instance.

	AM (9:00- 12:00)	PM (12:30 – 15.00)
Tuesday 26th May	History	English
Wednesday 27th May	Science (Foundation)	Science (Higher)
Thursday 28th May	iMedia	Statistics
Friday 29th May	Maths	Geography

Action Required: Session Sign-Up

To ensure we have accurate registers and can maintain student safety on site, we require families to confirm attendance in advance.

Please complete this form [Link to Google Form] to let us know which sessions your child will be attending.

We want our students to strike the right balance between productive revision and well-earned rest over the break. We appreciate your ongoing support in helping G28 step up to this challenge.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s Crew Leader in the first instance.

Thank you as always,

G28 Crew Leaders and Teachers

The school Immunisation team will be in school tomorrow morning to give HPV vaccinations to the students for whom they have consent.

If you want to check that you have filled in a consent form then please contact the school office.

For any absent students, there will be on-going catch-up sessions at a later date.

Thanks

School Office

Today, we’re wishing a happy St George’s Day to everyone who celebrates it.

St George is known as the patron saint of England and many other countries. He is remembered not just for his Christian links, but for the values he represents. Although the story of the dragon is seen as a legend, St George is admired for his courage and his determination to stand by what he believed in, even when it was difficult.

These ideas connect closely with the values we work to develop here at XP Gateshead: Respect, Courage, Integrity, Craftsmanship and Quality, and, above all, Compassion.

Today is a good chance to pause and recognise the everyday acts of bravery, kindness and integrity we see around us.

Happy Vaisakhi to our Sikh friends at Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh Sabha and Rav Singh from ‘A Little History of the Sikhs.

 

 

 

Happy Easter Sunday to all our students, families and friends who celebrate today.

Eid Mubarak to our Muslim students, families, staff and friends of XPG. We would also like to recognise and commend the commitment and discipline shown by all those who have observed Ramadan.