We are all really looking forward to our Transition Days at XP Gateshead and getting the chance to meet all of our new students. On the evening of Wednesday 29th June, we will also hold an information evening for parents – more details below.
Your child will be spending two full days with us, meeting their new teachers and friends and getting a feel for their new school.
Transition days Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th June
- Timings of the days: 8:25am-3:15pm
Like a regular school day, students can arrive in school from 8:00am but need to be present by 8:25am. Our school day finishes at 3:15pm.
Your child will follow a typical day at XPG on both days which include some crew sessions, expedition sessions and a community meeting.
The ‘essential kit’ students need to bring
- a backpack or bag (with enough space to carry an A4 folder)
- a water bottle
- pencil case kit of: pen, pencil. ruler, eraser and pencil sharpener.
- On Wednesday, your child will need to bring a suitable PE kit so they can sample an XPG PE session.
Lunchtime arrangements
There are two options for lunch:
- Students can bring in their own healthy packed lunch each day. Please ensure this is nut free as we have students in our community with severe nut allergies.
or
- Students can try a school meal with us.
The menu is shown below:
| Tuesday 28th June | Wednesday 29th June | |
| 1st choice
Main meal |
Roast chicken, yorkshire pudding, creamed potatoes, vegetable medley and gravy | Katsu chicken curry and rice |
| 2nd choice
Vegetarian meal |
Cheese omelette | Mac & Cheese with garlic ciabatta |
| Jacket Potato | With beans, cheese or tuna and salad | With beans, cheese or tuna and salad |
| Dessert | Flapjack | Chocolate brownie |
Lunch costs will be covered by XP Gateshead on both days if you choose a school lunch for your child. Please let us know your preferred option for lunch on the google form below.
Information Evening for Parents/Carers
Finally, we are holding an Information Evening for Parents on Wednesday 29th June at 6pm. This meeting will last approximately one hour.
It is vital that at least one parent/carer attends this meeting as we will share important information about the Outward Bound experience in Ullswater which will be your child’s first week at XP Gateshead starting August 30th.
We have limited space in school so there is a maximum of 2 parents/carers only per family. Your son/daughter is not required to attend the Information Evening.
Please let us know how many places you require on the google form below.
Google form to complete with details for lunch and Information Evening places.