Coritani was visited by Prison, Me? No way! Humber class paid a visit to the mobile cell and were told about life in prison. 23 hours in a cell, being told when to eat, exercise and call home. They did not like the idea of having a toilet next to their bed and would not want to share a cell with a stranger. Our visitor discussed many of the restrictions on prisoners, including not being able to put your hands in your pockets. A valuable experience for all.

Team Coritani took to the road on Thursday to visit the home of Manchester City Football Club, The Ethihad Stadium. Learners took in the sights on the stadium tour, including sitting in Pep's seat and visiting the changing rooms. We witnessed robots printing adverts onto the astro turf and discussed some of the newest developments on site, including a sensory suite. Our learners brilliantly personified our Coritani mindset and made us very proud.

Our learners had a delightful and enriching experience at the reading café. As they sipped on delicious frappes and devoured the home-made biscuits, the learners immersed themselves in a world of books, exploring various genres that sparked their imaginations and expanded their knowledge. The cosy environment provided the perfect backdrop for relaxation and socialising, allowing the learners to bond over shared interests.

It was a wonderful blend of intellectual stimulation and casual enjoyment, fostering a love for reading while encouraging meaningful connections among peers. The experience not only sparked a passion for reading but also created lasting memories proving that learning can be both fun and refreshing.

During the last week of January, students of Coritani visited Allegro Gymnastics to take part in Trampolining. Students were eager and ready to learn, which allowed them to be able to develop their physical fitness with a low impact, full body workout.  Students were able to expand their social skills whilst boosting their well-being.

All the students were incredibly respectful to the coaches and facilities, allowing our trips to be safe. Well done everyone!!

This week was such a success that we already have plans to return in the near future and as an added bonus, some students have even joined Allegro Gymnastics on a weekend.

Our learners had a fantastic opportunity to go behind the scenes at Doncaster Racecourse with the Racing to School Maths programme. They explored key areas like the weighing room and parade ring, gaining insight into race day preparations and the many careers in horse racing.  

The day was packed with hands-on maths activities, from calculating race distances to understanding jockey weights. The learners were highly engaged, with some even inspired to explore careers in racing!  

A huge thank you to Racing to School and Doncaster Racecourse for an exciting and educational experience.

Year 10 and Year 11 visited York in January as part of their GCSE Art and Photography projects and exam pieces.

Visiting the Railway Museum, Museum Gardens, The Shambles and The Minster gave students time to consider their ideas for Flora, Angles, Places and Spaces as well as look into the historical architecture that the city has to offer.

All students completed some good work towards their projects and gained some excellent understanding of their own work and the direction it should take, as well as taking the time to consider the projects that their classmates are undertaking.