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iPad Parental Contribution Scheme
All secondary students at XP are expected to bring in a school-managed iPad every day, giving them access to Google Docs, iMovie, GarageBand and Adobe Creative Cloud apps alongside many other school purchased apps. To enable this, we run a great value Parental Contribution Scheme which offers all our parents affordable options to provide the…
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What is X Block?
X Block allows us to teach subjects that might not fit neatly into learning expeditions in Years 7 and 8. X Block has three discrete sessions that take place over a week where students study subjects such as Music, Computer Science and Drama in a carousel. In addition, PE is taught as part of X…
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As well as STEM, do you still do structured Maths and English, etc?
We integrate English and Maths into expeditions but sometimes we teach English and Maths discreetly. We cover all the standards required to ensure that students are successful at GCSE and are well prepared for the International Baccalaureate at post 16.
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Grand Designs
GQ: How healthy is our relationship with nature? Expedition lead: M. SaidCurriculum: STEAM, Humanities and ArtsPhase/Year group: Secondary, Year 7Delivery date: Summer 2017
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What is your approach towards religion?
XP is a place where we learn about the world, and therefore its religions. XP as an organisation does not have a particular view on religion, or doctrine, and takes a secular (non-religious) approach to its activities as much as possible, whilst fulfilling its statutory requirements. Any student wishing to practice their own religion will…