Thanks to all of the G28 families that have attended TSLCs over the last couple of days.
Students that are attending revision sessions over Easter will need to arrive for the start of the advertised times in the morning and/or afternoon as the reception desk will not be staffed throughout the day. Our kitchen staff are not working on these days so we advise for students to bring a packed lunch if necessary. Students will be permitted to leave the site between morning and afternoon sessions if they working across the full day, however this is just a thirty-minute break.
AM (9.30am -12.00pm)
PM (12.30pm – 3.00pm)
Monday 30th March
Maths
Tuesday 31st March
Photography / Fine Art
Photography / Fine Art
Wednesday 1st April
History
English
Thursday 2nd April
iMedia – NEA practice
iMedia – NEA practice
Tuesday 7th April
Maths
Geography
Wednesday 8th April
History
English
Thursday 9th April
Science Foundation
Science Higher
Friday 10th April
Religious Studies
Religious Studies
As a new school, we continue to be grateful for the trust you invested in us over four years ago now. We are certain with your continued support alongside the hard work of your children and our staff that they will see every success. Together ‘We Are Crew’.
We would like to congratulate G31 for their stunning production of Macbeth. As the culmination of our recent expedition, “What is Power?”, our students didn’t just perform Shakespeare; they explored historical forms of protest, the power of the earth to create great destruction, the power of art to send political messages and the power of music to unite us all.
At XP, we believe that Presentations of Learning are more than just the end of an expedition; they hold immense power for our students. They are a transformative rite of passage that reminds us of the words of Kurt Hahn: “There is more in us than we know.” When we push our students into the “stretch zone” of public performance, they discover reservoirs of confidence, resilience, and talent they never knew they possessed. This production was a vivid testament to that growth.
Along with presentations of learning, creating work that is beautiful, high quality and public also sends a powerful message to our students that their work, and by extension, they, matter. The students were also able to use their voice to decide how their art would be used as a form of activism; to raise money for their crew charities.
The student re-imagining of Patti Smith’s song, with all of G31 on backing vocals and our rock bands on lead vocals and instruments is also a beautiful piece of work, recorded at Blank Studios in Newcastle.
Please support us in teaching our students that their art matters and is a powerful vehicle for change by downloading the song and sharing with family and friends and via your social media channels.
Thank you for your ongoing support of all we do at XP; it is a pleasure to watch the students continue on their journey to becoming the best versions of themselves.
We would like to congratulate all G32 students for delivering an outstanding Presentation of Learning, which marked the culmination of a full term’s work across the Humanities and Arts subjects.
Our Learning Expedition, “Do Your Bit,” explored the guiding question: “Why should we honour ALL those who sacrificed during WW1?” Throughout the term, students demonstrated commitment, curiosity and thoughtful reflection as they engaged with this important theme. Their presentations clearly showcased the depth of learning that has taken place and the care taken in preparing to share their work with others.
We are extremely proud of the work of both our staff and students in ensuring that our study of history reflects our curriculum focus of cultivating diversity and belonging. By exploring the experiences of individuals and groups whose voices have often been overlooked, our students have helped to ensure that the story of the First World War is told in a fuller and more inclusive way.
Educationalist, friend and advocate of XP, Ron Berger, highlights the importance of students sharing their learning with others, noting that “when students present their work to an authentic audience, the work matters more and the learning goes deeper.” Opportunities such as our Presentation of Learning help students to strengthen their understanding while also developing confidence and pride in their work.
We would also like to thank all the families who joined the live stream of the presentation. Your support means a great deal to our students, who are always excited to share their learning. As a school, we truly value the partnership with our families in helping students recognise the purpose and value of their work.
If you were unable to watch the presentation live, you can still view it by clicking on this link as the stream records automatically as it is broadcast.
We hope the presentation provided new insights into World War One and highlighted stories that may not always appear in traditional history accounts.
“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 has English, the Humanities and rich texts as the backbone of a multi-disciplinary curriculum, then this might just be for you.
XP Gateshead is a new mainstream 11-16 Secondary School that opened in August 2021. We are a deliberately sized school with each year having 50 students. For the first time this year we now have 250 students in years 7-11.
We are looking for great people who want to become even better to join our school.
We are looking to recruit an Englishteacher to join our HUMAN team at the newest of our extraordinary schools. As part of that team you would teach through cross-curricular learning expeditions which combine disciplines to answer important guiding questions on matters of social justice, protecting our planet and cultivating diversity & belonging.
You could join our team at the newest of our extraordinary schools: XP Gateshead. Our rigorous 3-D approach develops activism, leadership and equity in our students by creating beautiful work, which develops character and ensures that our children achieve academic success. As a part of our team you would also be a Crew Leader for 12-13 students.
We will consider applicants at all stages of their teaching careers. Each year we put together phase teams and draw from the experience of our staff. With this in mind there are potential leadership opportunities in addition to this teaching role. You can read our recent Ofsted report here.
We believe a person is judged by their character and the quality of work they produce.. Through our cross-curricular learning expeditions students study and address important guiding questions, making connections between disciplines and across time. Our students are published authors, having created a local history book; they are published podcasters having created a podcast about forgotten voices of war; they are changing our community for the better having hosted a public health conference with a motion that demanded that we learn from the past. Our students learn that they are important because they can do work that matters.
This role is based at our school in Gateshead. There are seven other schools in our Trust which are based in Doncaster. You would also work closely with colleagues from across our Trust, particularly in your subject area. There is an extensive induction process when joining our Trust.
XP Gateshead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service .
If you would like any further information please contact us by email at [email protected] or by telephone on 0191 481 4360.
There will be an opportunity to look around the school and meet leaders on Thursday 16th April at 4:30pm or Monday 20th April at 5:00pm. Please contact our office using the details above if you would like to attend this evening.
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 being collected afterwards may wait in school until their parents arrive. We appreciate that many parents will wish to watch the presentation before travelling to collect their child.
Below is the link (to click on at 4:30pm) for G32’s Presentation of Learning this evening for their learning expedition: ‘Do your bit’. Enjoy
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 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 Easter Revision Timetable 2026
The following sessions will be led by staff to provide focused support:
AM (9.30 -12)
PM (12.30- 3)
Monday 30th March
Maths
Tuesday 31st March
Photography / Fine Art
Photography / Fine Art
Wednesday 1st April
History
English
Thursday 2nd April
iMedia – NEA practice
iMedia – NEA practice
Tuesday 7th April
Maths
Geography
Wednesday 8th April
History
English
Thursday 9th April
Science Foundation
Science Higher
Friday 10th April
Religious Studies
Religious Studies
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 [Link to Google Form] to let us know which sessions your child will be attending.
As discussed during our recent TSLCs, 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 so they can head into the summer feeling proud of their efforts.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s Crew Leader in the first instance.
“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 new mainstream 11-16 Secondary School that opened in August 2021. We are a deliberately sized school with each year having 50 students. We are now in our fifth year of opening and have a full school of 250 students.
We are looking for great people who want to become even better to join our school.
We are looking to recruit an ambitious teacher of Spanish to join our team at the newest of our extraordinary schools. We are appointing a team of new staff so we will consider applicants from all stages of their teaching careers.
You would work within your wider faculty in school and Spanish team across our Trust to ensure a love of language at XP Gateshead, that Spanish is strong at KS3 and there is continued strong uptake at GCSE with great outcomes.
Our rigorous and ambitious 3-D approach develops activism, leadership and equity in our students by creating beautiful work, which develops character and ensures that our children achieve academic success.
We have three cross-curricular seams at XP Gateshead: Protecting our Planet; Making a Stand for Social Justice; Cultivating Diversity and Belonging. Spanish is an integral part of ensuring that our students value communication, respect diversity and are capable global citizens.
Through learning Spanish, we ensure social equity for all of our students by teaching in mixed ability groupings. This enables students to develop key skills in oracy, reading and writing to become effective users and interpreters of another language. This empowers them to have an impact on the wider world, where Spanish is the second most spoken language, and gives meaning and purpose to their learning in a truly global sense.
You will join our team of dedicated professionals in an innovative school setting with the purpose of improving life chances for young people in Gateshead. As a part of our team you would also be a Crew Leader for 12-13 students.
This role is based at our school in Gateshead. There are seven other schools in our Trust which are based in Doncaster. You would also work closely with colleagues from across our Trust, particularly in your subject area. There is an extensive induction process when joining our Trust.
XP Gateshead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service .
If you would like any further information please contact us by email at [email protected] or by telephone on 0191 481 4360.
There will be an opportunity to look around the school at 4.30pm on Thursday 16th April or at 5:00pm on Monday 20th April with an ambassador tour from students and a chance to meet leaders. Please contact our office using the details above if you would like to attend this evening.
