Whole School Focus Day

A few times a year all the students at Corley take part in a whole school focus day. 

Monday 25th of March will be our...

Team Spirit Day 

We will be taking part in outdoor activities planned by a special organisation (To make it extra special). All activities will outdoors and have a team building focus - Working together towards a common goal. 

Year 7 will need:

Old warm clothing

A coat

Wellies or old shoes

Hats

Students can come to school already dressed in their outdoor gear! 

Don't forget! 

Red Nose Day

Red Nose Day 2013

Friday March 15th

Bring £1 to wear non school uniform! 

Snow Day Activities 21.1.13

Hope you have all had a lovely snowy weekend at home! 

Please have a look at the activities below to keep you busy today. You may choose one activity and bring it in to school on Tuesday. 

Enjoy the snow and keep warm! 

English

Over the past few weeks we have been looking at different styles of poetry. Well done on your 'Magic Box' poems. 

Activity 1

Create a short poem using alliteration or rhyme about your experience in the snow. 

Activity 2

We have also been working on creative and descriptive language. Write 5 sentences describing what you can see looking out of your window. 

Maths

We have been looking at 3D shapes and their properties. 

Activity 3

Create your own maths mat with the names of 5 3D shapes. A picture of each shape. Give information on how many faces and edges each shape has. 

Example 

A cube has 6 faces and 12 edges. 

Parent Information - Puberty

Puberty info for parents

It might have been a while since you went through puberty, so use these resources if you need a refresher on exactly what happens and when. Some of the information can also give you advice on how to get over your embarrassment and talk openly with your child.

Tips on talking to your child about puberty

You will find useful information and advice by reading the articles on this site called 'How to talk to your child about sex', 'Talking to your teenager about sex' and 'Why talk to your children about sex'.

Or you could consider the following sources of information on various aspects of preparing your children for puberty:

• The free government leaflet 'Talking to your teenager about sex and relationships' is available nationwide through pharmacies. It gives tips on when and how to start tricky conversations with your kids plus technical information on different types of contraception.
• The FPA has helpful information for parents. Its book ‘Speakeasy: talking with your children about growing up’ spells out exactly how to sit down and talk to your children about puberty, sex and relationships in an age-appropriate way. The book is easy to read and suitable for parents with children of any age. The FPA’s leaflet ‘Talking to your child about sex and relationships’ does exactly what it says on the tin. It also tells you what children are taught in school. Find out more about these publications from the FPA website (there is a charge for both), or check if your local library stocks them or can order them for you.

Puberty: what to expect

• ‘Surviving Adolescence - a toolkit for parents’ is a leaflet that gives parents clear information on what to expect when their children hit adolescence, including why they’re likely to become sulky, suddenly start dieting, have crushes on friends, and crave excitement. The leaflet, which is produced by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, has practical advice and also points out the positive aspects of having kids this age, like how satisfying it can be to see your children grow through adolescense into young adults.

The Speakeasy course, run by the FPA, aims to help parents understand the physical and emotional changes that children go through at puberty. It also teaches you how to get over any embarrassment and awkwardness when talking to your children about

• sex and relationships. The course involves sessions over an eight-week period at venues all over the country. It's generally free for parents and carers.

Puberty and children with learning disabilities

• The National Autistic Society has useful information for parents of children with autistic spectrum disorder.  It gives down to earth guidance on how to discuss tricky topics such as puberty, sex, relationships, personal hygiene and so on with your autistic child. Read ‘Sex education and children and young people with an ASD’ online and print it out for free.
• Contact a Family’s booklet ‘Growing up, sex and relationships’ is for parents of disabled children or children with learning disabilities and gives advice on what to expect as your child matures, and what support is available to them when they start to form intimate relationships. Read the leaflet online at Contact a Family’s website, or order a free copy from Contact a Family on 0808 808 3555, textphone 0808 808 3556 or email helpline@cafamily.org.uk. There is also an audio recording of the booklet, which you can listen to free online.

Last reviewed: 28/01/2012

Next review due: 28/01/2014

Article url: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/puberty/Pages/Pubertyinfoforparents.aspx

 

Year 7 Christmas Poem!

Here is the winning poem that made it on to our website! This pupil is very creative indeed! Well done! 

Merry Christmas Year 7

Night before Christmas parody

(Written in the perspective of a madman who hates Christmas.)

It was the night before Christmas and in my house not a creature was stirring, not even a wood louse.  

Inside my stocking I put in a mouse trap in hope Saint Nick would put his hand in there so I could catch him in the act.

Hours passed still no sight I was going to give up and call it a night.

But then I saw a figure upon him I leaped; only to find out that my captive was a chimney sweep.

“Oh hello, oh hello, oh please let me go, I have forty four windows and four left to go!”

After that mishap I made my house secure I turned on the chimney fire and locked the front door.

When I was on guard I looked out at the sky then I grew tired and decided to rest my eyes.

At twelve o clock midnight I decided to rest my head suddenly I dozed and did a big Z.

As I woke up this morning I looked up in strain, the little red vandal had struck again!

The fire put out, the tainted milk not drunk; I didn’t catch him this time my heart sunk.

But then I looked in pure glee I got what I wanted under the tree.

It was a little sweet, in it’s wrapper it was snug; I looked at the sweet it was a HUMBUG!

Coventry Open Christmas

We have a special Christmassy tradition at Corley Centre. The Coventry Christmas appeal is where the staff and students collect the following items to give to the homeless shelter...

• Hats 
• Scarves
• Gloves
• Blankets
• Shower products
• Tinned foods 

The year 10 students will be visiting the Coventry Open Christmas centre to give all the items we collect. They will be given out over the Christmas period to people less fortunate than ourselves. 

The items can be placed in the hall this week. Thank you for your kindness in advance. 

Anti-Bullying Day 2012!

On Wednesday 28th of November the staff and students at Corley Centre will be coming off timetable and participating in Anti-Bullying Day! The timetable for year 7 will be available tomorrow! 

We will be working together to look at different types of bullying. Some of the feelings associated with bullying and how it can impact school life. 

Photos of our work to follow!