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We’re looking for an English Teacher at XP Gateshead!

“If I were to make a list of the best schools in the world, XP would be on that list.”, Ron Berger, Chief Academic Officer of Expeditionary Learning, a network of over 160 schools in the USA. If you are a teacher looking for a model of schooling that dares to break the mould, and … Continued

G32 Presentation of Learning – Live Stream – Do your Bit

Michelle Ross

G32 students will remain in school to complete their POL and may leave once it has finished. The live stream will begin at 4:30 pm, and the presentation is expected to last approximately one hour. Students who make their own way home will be dismissed as soon as it is finished whilst those who are … Continued

G28 Easter Revision Timetable 2026

Darren Mead

Dear Families, As we approach the Easter break, our focus is on supporting our G28 students as they enter the “final push” toward their GCSE examinations in May. To help our students feel fully prepared and confident, we are running a series of dedicated revision sessions over the holidays. These sessions are designed to help … Continued

G31 – People have the power – Downloadable charity music track

Joe Allan

Here is the link to download G31’s recording: ‘People have the power’. https://xpgateshead.bandcamp.com/track/people-have-the-power This is a re-imagining of Patti Smith’s song, with all of G31 on backing vocals and our rock bands on lead vocals and instruments. The track was recorded at Blank Studios in Newcastle. All proceeds from the downloads will be shared between … Continued

We’re looking for a Spanish Teacher at XP Gateshead!

Geoff Hewitt

“If I were to make a list of the best schools in the world, XP would be on that list.”, Ron Berger, Senior Advisor, Expeditionary Learning USA. If you are a teacher looking for a model of schooling that dares to break the mould, then this might just be for you. XP Gateshead is a … Continued

Weekly Update for Families – W/C Monday 23rd March 2026

Julie Mosley

Dear Parents/Carers Welcome to the final week of our Spring Term. Last week was definitely a week full to the brim with high quality work and learning with staff crew on Monday, G29 Passage Presentations across the week, Fieldwork for G32 and G31 and Experts in and outside of school working with our students. It … Continued

G31 Presentation of Learning: Tuesday 24th March – Caedmon Hall (Gateshead Central Library)

Emmy Tatters

A reminder that G31’s POL for the expedition ‘What is Power?’ is on Tuesday at 5pm at Gateshead Central Library. Students will be performing the play Macbeth and explaining how different parts of their learning have taught them to think differently about the nature of power. The event will begin at 5pm and end at … Continued

Meningitis – Information from our local immunisation team

XP Gateshead Office

Recently you might have heard about cases of meningitis in the media. While the recent outbreak is not in our area, it’s helpful to be aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis and to have up-to-date information from reliable sources. Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal … Continued

Sharing our Stories: 20/03/2026

Geoff Hewitt

Beautiful work this week 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. Top of the Blogs KS1 Presentation of Learning @ Green Top Calculating area and perimeter in the sunshine in Year 6! @ Plover POL in Crew Ramsay @ … Continued

The Power of Passage Presentations at XPG

Andy Sprakes

On Tuesday I was invited to attend Year 9 Passage Presentations at XP Gateshead. Passage Presentations are a formal, public rite of passage that mark the culmination of a student’s learning journey through Key Stage Three. In Passage Presentations the emphasis is equally focused on character growth (being an ethical and compassionate human being) as … Continued