On February 8^th KS3 and KS4 undertook a visit to York where they watched An Inspector Calls. KS3 as a first look at the play and plot line, for KS4 this was a chance to be ready for their GCSE literature examination. The students all enjoyed the visit, especially The Grand Opera House which was built in 1902.

The play itself was described by YorkCalling reviews as having 'excellent staging and a perfect representation of the part ghost story - part whodunnit'.

KS4 visited the local sixth form college John Leggott College to explore their options after year 11.

We were met by Sam who gave the learners some great tips and advice about how and what you may pick. After a tour of the college there was lunch and questions. Questions of the day. "Do you offer T levels"

During Careers week the students have been understanding the careers options open to them.  All learners have used a personality quiz to look at the types of careers that are suitable for them. Juniors have investigated careers through a careers games and in subjects.  Seniors have held a careers panel, subject specific careers lessons, and a trip to Science Live and Sheffield Hallam University.

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.

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 21^st century Britain.