Dear Families
Here we are at the end of another fantastic term at XP Gateshead and what a term it has been!
G30 Presentation of Learning
Year 8 students presented their ‘What is Power?’ expedition at Caedmon Hall, Gateshead Central Library on Thursday. We were all blown away by the quality and depth of their understanding – performances of Macbeth intertwined with insights into the meaning of the word power in society, science, history, geography and art.
This PoL is a real challenge for our students and they showed great courage in terms of presenting to an audience and being part of a drama performance. The high quality of their work and performance was down to the commitment they have shown and the support they have given each other. It has been wonderful to see the pride in our students today reflecting on the mountain they climbed this week, especially those who thought they couldn’t (and there were many). Students are definitely starting to see that there is more in them than they know!
Can I thank G30 families for their attendance and support at last night’s PoL.
G31, G29 and G28 Presentations of Learning to come
I’m really looking forward to seeing G28 and G29 families at our upcoming PoLs at the start of the Summer Term and enjoying the online G31 PoL too. See below for details:
Year 7 HUMAN – Why is it important to honour all those who sacrificed in WWI?
PoL will be recorded in school and steamed for families to watch with their children at home via Youtube. This will be broadcast in the first week back after the Easter Break on Thursday 17th April at 6pm.
Year 10 – Are we really free to choose?
PoL on Wednesday 16th April at Newcastle Sixth Form College at 4:30pm.
Alongside the Presentation of Learning which is in the form of a debate, we will also be sharing important information with parents regarding work experience at this event as well as taking the opportunity to celebrate and award our students’ DofE success too.
Students will be using the campus earlier as part of the preparation for the PoL and also as part of their continued preparation for Post-16.
Mr Said will be putting out a further post for G28 families with reminders and information about mocks, revision and art packs.
Year 9 – How can we continue to make progress on public health?
PoL on Friday 9th May in school from 2pm. This Presentation of Learning is in the form of a Public Health Conference, hosted by our students. Please note the earlier time for this.
I am sure that you will all agree that our students have continued to rise to the challenge – they continue to work hard, get smart and be kind on a daily basis producing beautiful work, developing their character to achieve academic success.
Thank you so much for your continued support.
We look forward to seeing you after the holiday on Monday 14th April at the usual time where we will be starting on our next exciting expeditionary adventures.
Happy Easter from all the staff crew at XP Gateshead.
Julie Mosley