Home Learning (Homework)
KS3
Homework is presented in 3 ways:
Weekly Maths and Reading tasks and a termly homework menu containing activities that are designed to encourage more practical and creative skills.
Maths
Your child will bring home a MyMaths log in. Work will be set weekly on the platform for them to complete and submit. Work will centre around content being currently taught aswell as basic key skills.
Reading
As a school we’re delighted to be using a new online literacy platform called ‘Giglets’. Giglets is a web-based resource that can be accessed from devices like laptops, tablets and desktops using a browser.
Giglets gives us access to a huge range of fiction and nonfiction ebooks with supporting curriculum resources that we can use both in school and at home. It will help with building comprehension skills, reading strategies and to promote a love of reading.
The Giglets texts include theme music, illustration, animation and audio to engage and support learners. All pupils will benefit from being able to change the font, font size and colours.
English homework will be set weekly on Giglets. This will include rereading or listening to the audio of a set text, completing a reading quiz and possibly some extension questions.
Once they have completed a task they must click the 'task complete' button to submit their work.
Menu
Your child will bring home a menu and it can also be found on the school website (see below). They can select as many tasks as they like and spend as long as they want to complete them.
Each returned task earns them 5 compass points and a raffle ticket into a termly prize draw for an Amazon voucher. They can return each task to Room 5 or by emailing it to homework@corley.thrive.ac.
If you have any questions or concerns or require log in or password details, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s mentor.
KS4
At KS4, homework is directly assigned by subject teachers, and students are expected to complete it by their next lesson. However, if the following lesson occurs within two days, this expectation is adjusted. Upon submitting their homework, students earn 5 compass points, which can contribute to broader rewards and recognition.
Evidence has shown a strong correlation between consistent homework completion and students meeting or exceeding their target grades. This routine of completing tasks at home helps establish productive habits, which are essential for effective revision and overall success, particularly as exam season approaches. Developing these habits early on fosters a sense of responsibility and time management that will support students’ academic goals.
COVENTRY LIBRARIES
Coventry Libraries provide Homework Help sessions throughout the city and also provide e-magazines that you can download to your device for free. Our e-magazines include Horrible Histories and RasPi.
To return a completed task: Bring it to Room 5 or email homework@corley.thrive.ac
EVERY COMPLETED TASK = 5 COMPASS POINTS AND CHANCE TO WIN A £5 VOUCHER AT THE END OF THE HALF TERM.
YEAR 7 - SUMMER HOMEWORK MENU
Mr Zinkus
Research the Olympics responding to the following tasks
1. What is the Olympics?
2. In the most recent Olympics how many gold, silver, bronze medals did Great Britain win?
Mrs Hickling
Research a famous actor from your favourite film - date of birth, where they live, education, previous films.
Mr Evans
We are studying Electronic Music this half term, understanding how to create music using a variety of electronic methods including computers and iPads. Produce a fact sheet detailing how we have been able to listen to music, from the 1800's through to the present day. You can include photos of different devices and even explain how they work...
Mr Gill
There are three different types of ecosystems: natural ecosystems, man-made ecosystems, and micro-ecosystems. Can you investigate the three types of Ecosystems and provide examples using images found on the internet (e.g. Google images).
Mr Cresser
What are robots used for? Investigate the positive and negative impacts of robots in society
Mrs Brooks
Create a sculpture at home using objects from around your house with someone at home
Mrs Couthard
St Georges Day is on April 23rd. He is the patron saint of England. Find out some information about him.
Ms Maddocks
Think about different characteristics of a healthy relationship to create a recipe.
You will needA pinch of .................
1 handful of .......................
2 teaspoons of ...................................
50g of ..................................................
A sprinkling of .............................................
Mr Anderton
Design a new cereal for breakfast. Sketch your idea and explain what ingredients have been used.
Extension – design the packaging for your cereal. Include the cereal's name and other details that are included on food packaging.
YEAR 8 AND YEAR 9 – SUMMER HOMEWORK MENU
For Mrs Brooks
Visit a local art gallery with a family member. Take photographs and collects leaflets from your visit.
Mrs Couthard
St Georges Day is on April 23rd. He is the patron saint of England. Find out some information about him.
For Mrs Hickling
Investigate the performance skills of a famous actor and explain why you like them and what skills they are good at
For Mr Gill
Investigate why the world is so dependent on oil resourcfes. Produce a PowerPoint or poster.
OR
Investigate what natural resources can be used to generate electricity? Produce a PowerPoint or poster
Ms Maddocks
Think about different characteristics of a healthy relationship to create a recipe.
You will needA pinch of .................
1 handful of .......................
2 teaspoons of ...................................
50g of ..................................................
A sprinkling of .............................................
For Mr Evans
We are studying 'Film Music' this term. Research film composers and create a fact sheet about five famous film composers. You can include a photo of the composer, interesting facts about them and some of the films they are best known for.
Mr Cresser
Continue your investigation of cyber security by completing the 'Save the City' challenge on Cyber Explorers using your school login account. Alternatively, you can complete a mission of your choosing on Cyber Explorers.
For Mr Zinkus
Research the Olympics responding to the following tasks:
1. Identify 5 famous Olympians (people who have taken part in the Olympics)
2. Choose a British Olympian – create a fact file about them. What sport do they compete in? Have they won medals for it? Where did they grow up? How many Olympics have they taken part in? Have they won any other medals or championships?
For Mr Anderton
Design a revolutionary product to help with tasks or jobs in the house or garden. Explain how your products work.
Extension – explain what materials it is made from and how this product could be manufactured.