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Learning takes many forms and sometimes it is those things we take for granted that create the best response. Travelling to Hull on the 350 Fastcat was an adventure, finding the correct platform, negotiating a packed bus in Hull and ensuring we were back in time to return to Scunthorpe all developed skills that will make them ready for college or work.
In between they had a wonderful performance of A Christmas Carol at the Hull Truck Theatre. Key Stage 4 study this for English Literature and we always hope we can visit the play in year 11. This was a wonderful performance, dark and menacing with light humorous moments. Scrooge’s tail of redemption was clear and how this will inspire excellence in English Literature over the coming months.
October sees our traditional Year 11 trip to London to Inspire Excellence. In order to increase cultural capital, this year’s group travelled to London by train and walked along the canals to Camden Lock and Camden town where they had the chance to sample the delights of Hans and Gretel before heading to central London via the tube. The afternoon was spent watching Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s play was moved to 1945 Italy to entertain and engage. The visit itself was to develop year 11s understanding of Shakespeare’s world and understand how they were presented during the Elizabethan era.
During Coritani’s Anti-bullying week we were fortunate to have a visit from the Prison, Me? No way! Team. It was a hugely rewarding and interesting day and our learners had to think about some complicated and emotional issues. The team commented on the commitment and enthusiasm of all Coritani learners and the challenging questions they asked in a respectful manner. During the day they had sessions about Online Safety, County Lines, Prison Life and choices where ex-offenders explained the poor choices and consequences of them. This was real life learning to ensure that all Coritani learners are safe and ready for life in 21st century Britain.
Being respectful is one of the Coritani mindsets and therefore we supported Anti-Bullying Week 2022, that was coordinated in England and Wales by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. It took place from 14th to 18th November and had the theme Reach Out. The week was started with Odd Socks Day on Monday 14th November, where staff and learners wore odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique. Learners coloured little odd socks to hang on the washing line and received their own pair of odd socks from the academy. Even our therapy dog Kelvey took part in the odd sock event.
As part of KS3 and KS4 PSHE, we regularly carry out an anonymous ‘Sexual Harm in Schools’ Survey to ensure that our learners are safe within the academy. This initiative comes from a government report that highlighted that in the UK increasing numbers of learners have experienced sexual harm in schools. In addition to the survey, we also revisited the important topic of consent and what that entails. Learners watched the informational video ‘Tea Consent’ endorsed by Thames Valley Police. Staff and learners in the academy coloured their own teacup and placed it in the corridors as a visual reminder to embed the importance of being aware and safe.
What on Earth is going on in juniors? We are getting all geographical by exploring our Earth. First stop was an exhibition around the 7 continents and across the 5 oceans. The learners have created their own balloon globes and if you listen closely, you will still hear them singing the names of the continents from largest to smallest. Next, we took a deep dive into the water cycle, creating our own rain in a jug and water cycles in a bag. We are closely monitoring the progress of the condensation and precipitation. Our last stop of the week was a journey down the river from source to mouth, exploring its features and creating our own rivers using play-doh. Our learners have shown excellent curiosity during our learning journey this week.
One learners top fact: The Mariana Trench is the deepest oceanic trench in the world. Amazing
