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.
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School Office
In 2021, on the shores of Ullswater, a spark was lit. It was there that our school was born, and where we first discovered the true meaning of Crew. Since those first days in the Lake District, we have grown, evolved, and welcomed new members into our fold, but we would not be who we are today without G28. As our pioneers, they didn’t just attend a school; they built one.
I have watched this cohort grow with immense pride, and as they now pour their hearts into their GCSEs, I wanted to find a way to honour their grit and resilience. Since you can’t get sponsored for sitting an exam, I’m heading back to where it all began…
On May 31st, I will be running the Montane Ullswater Way Ultra Marathon—a gruelling 55km (33 miles) encompassing the entire circumference of the lake plus 20km of peaks. I am doing this to practice what we preach: to prove that there is ‘more in us than we know’ and that hard work pays off. I am raising funds for Tiny Lives in honour of everything my crew and the entire G28 cohort have achieved over these transformative five years. Please join me in celebrating our pioneers and supporting this vital cause.
(This is me on Good Friday on a training run pointing over to Hallin Fell and our camp spot. I am hoping for better weather come May…)
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.
G30 is making excellent progress on their expedition: “How can we continue to make progress in public health?”
Currently, students are engaged in Case Study One: “How do living conditions impact public health?” This involves investigating the historical link between living conditions and health, with a current focus on the Early Modern Period and the Plague.
Through their research using contemporary and secondary sources, students discovered that the Plague was a devastating problem outside of London, killing approximately 47% of the population in 1636.
Fascinatingly, we uncovered a local connection: the people of Newcastle and Gateshead reportedly sent for a stone from Scotland, known as the Lee-penny, which they believed could cure the disease!
In the coming weeks, we will continue to explore additional sources to learn more about epidemics within our city.
G30 Dates for your diary POL:Wednesday 15th April 14.30 – 16.30 at school
Fieldwork: Week of the 9th March
This is a reminder for families of G31 about fieldwork taking place on Wednesday. The full post and details can be seen here.
Students need full kit with waterproof coat and sensible walking shoes. Families also need to complete photo and evaluation permissions before the even (links to these forms can be found on the full post).
Any questions please contact Miss Jamison.
