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Spring 2023 Newsletter

Coritani Mindset SpringTerm Newsletter

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CEO's Update

Welcome to this term's newsletter.  At the end of this Spring term, it is lovely to be starting to see lighter mornings and longer days and a sense that warmer days are not too far away. 

It has been an unsettled period nationally with strikes and disruptions in many sectors, including some teaching unions. We thank staff and parents alike for their understanding and support throughout this period, making what could have been a tricky term less so. We will continue to navigate our way through the ongoing unrest next term, always putting the wellbeing, learning and health and safety of students and staff at the centre of our decision making as far as is possible. 

Despite these challenges, there have been some truly fantastic learning experiences on offer for students across the trust, supporting the academic and wider development of our young people. I have been amazed at the impressive culinary skills of pupils at Epworth Primary, the sporting achievements of South Axholme students (including the recently formed equestrian team) and a variety of careers related guests and visits at Coritani to name but a few, and all alongside the “normal” learning that takes place.  It really has been a busy and varied term. 

As we approach Easter, I wish you a good break with lots of chocolate and hopefully lots of sunshine too! 

Sarah Sprack

Principal's Update

Welcome to the Spring newsletter.  inside you will find details of just a few of the amazing things that happen everyday at Coritani.

The spring term always seems to be a time of hope and optimism.  As we come out of the dark winter months, the clocks go forward and the sun begins to shine and in turn we start looking ahead to success in exams, for some of our learners a transition to a new school or even to a college.

 

It's been a long term packed full of activity and we really want to say a huge thank you and well done to all of our learners for the effort they have put in this term.  We know that all there hard work will pay off as we move into the summer term and exams and new beginnings.

A reminder there is an extra bank holiday in May for the Coronation. We will be holding a Coronation party at Coritani more details to follow through Class dojo. Until then enjoy a well earned rest over the Easter break,  we return to school on the 17th April.  Until then stay safe and have a happy Easter.

Dave Flowitt

Executive Principal

20 Feb 2023
Careers Week
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 he...
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20 Feb 2023
Apprenticeship event of the season
In a follow up to the Careers week activities, we are delighted to share access to the following talk about apprenticeships.   During careers week some of the students,  after the employee panel wanted to know more about apprenticeship and this is a good step forward. Please take a l...
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29 Mar 2023
Ready for the future (Post 16)
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...
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29 Mar 2023
Respecting Autism
We have been celebrating World Autism Acceptance Week at Coritani.  Staff have been completing training and working together to better understand how we can support learners living with Autism.  Our learners have created some fantastic artwork and musical compositions that reflect their au...
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30 Mar 2023
Inspiring Excellence in History
At the start of our new history topic which focused on the Black Death, we had a visit from a plague doctor! He told us all about his job, trying to save the lives of people who were suffering from the virus and how tough the working living and working conditions were. Living through the dark times...
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29 Mar 2023
Inspiring Excellence in Literature
On February 8th 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...
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29 Mar 2023
Ready for University
All key stage 4 learners enjoyed a visit to Bishop Grossette University where their ambassadors showed Coritani learners the campus and explained campus life to them.  The learners visited lecture theatres, the student union building and the more mundane aspects, the shop and the laundrette bef...
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29 Mar 2023
Inspiring Excellence in Lincoln
To celebrate 'World Book Day' this year, we visited Lincoln Castle and the Magna Carta. Prior to our visit, we read the story of Robin Hood and discussed the role of King John. He wasn't a very good king in the story or in real life, however he did introduced the Magna Carta, which...
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29 Mar 2023
Being Respectful: Empathy Week
As part of our Empathy week plans, blindfold football, supporting videos and resources from the National Empathy Week team we visited the Pods to take part in Wheelchair Basketball.  Training was led by the Wheeler Steelers very own ‘Boots’ and all the visitors, learners and staff h...
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29 Mar 2023
Respecting Entertainment
KS2 and Year 10 took part in the intoFILM Festival Spring Festival this term. We received free tickets from intoFILM to go see 'Tad the Lost Explorer and the Curse of the Mummy' at VUE Cinema in Scunthorpe. We watched the film with Subtitles on which studies have shown can help children'...
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