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.

 

“When women and girls can rise, we all thrive. When the doors of equal opportunity are open for women and girls, everyone wins.” UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

On Thursday 19th February, G32 students will take part in a dedicated Crew Enrichment Day designed to strengthen relationships, encourage teamwork, and reinforce the importance of crew. The day will include team-building activities, HoWL analysis, Crew read and opportunities for students to reflect on how they supported one another in preparing for their recently completed Student-Led Conferences (SLCs).

Additionally, to further enhance their current Expeditions of Learning, we are pleased to be working with visiting experts. Students will participate in nutrition workshops delivered by Nourish, supporting their ongoing STEM expedition and helping them to better understand the connection between food, health, and wellbeing.

In the afternoon, Gem Arts will lead engaging sessions to enrich learning within the current Human expedition, offering students an exciting creative experience that we are keeping as a surprise until the day.

All crews will also have a shared picnic lunch. Crew leaders will contact parents and carers in advance to confirm what each young person has chosen to bring to share. The act of sharing food is an important part of Crew culture; it promotes generosity, inclusivity, and a sense of community, while providing students with a valuable opportunity to connect with one another in a relaxed and supportive environment.

We look forward to a meaningful, exciting and enriching day for all involved and will share some reflections and photographs afterwards.