My Experience as a Vegetarian Posted on 12 May 2016 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing National Vegetarian Week is 16 - 24 May! Whether it's for health reasons, to save money or because you care about animal welfare, try being a veggie for a week! Read More...
Festival of Learning 2017 Posted on 4 May 2016 by Kent-Teach in General | Wellbeing Did you know one of the six ways to contribute to your wellbeing is to continue learning new skills and knowledge? Festival of Learning, previously Adult Learning Week, starts 1 May to 30 June and dedicates two months to raise awareness of new learning opportunities and encourages adults to explore wonderful FREE sessions. Read More...
A Marathon of a Challenge! Posted on 26 April 2016 by Alison Rivers - Senior Assistant Headteacher in General | Wellbeing Having been in charge of fundraising at Invicta Grammar School over a number of years and encouraging my colleagues to do something silly for charity, I decided this year it was my turn. Running has always been an interest for me and a great stress reliever after a busy week at school so I somewhat naively signed myself up to take on the London Marathon 2016... Read More...
Spicy Roast Chicken Posted on 22 April 2016 by Admin in Wellbeing Make your roast healthy by pairing nutritionist Madeleine Shaw’s delicious spicy chicken recipe with tasty spring salads. Read More...
Resources for Teaching the Works of William Shakespeare Posted on 19 April 2016 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Resources Shakespeare Week is a fantastic celebration of the renowned literary pioneer William Shakespeare. Moreover Shakespeare Day, celebrated on the 23rd of April each year, is another perfect opportunity to place Shakespeare at the centre of your teaching. There are plenty of resources out there for teachers and parents to plan some fun and informative lessons; here is a list of our top resources to make lesson planning easy. Read More...
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - April Posted on 15 April 2016 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Find out what you can do to help reduce your risk. Read More...
5 Reasons to Take Up Gardening Posted on 11 April 2016 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing It’s National Gardening Week this week (11th – 17th April) and this year’s theme focusses on how gardens and gardening helps to improve our wellbeing. The annual event was set up in 2011 and has since grown to be the country’s largest gardening celebration. Here are 5 reasons why we should all take up gardening... Read More...
National Pet Month - April 2017 Posted on 10 April 2016 by Wing Shek - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing April is National Pet Month. As a nation of pet owners, our wellbeing is improved by our relationship with our pets. It's time to celebrate our non-human family members and make sure that we look after them properly as well. Read More...
Exam Time: 7 Ways to Destress Posted on 8 April 2016 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing The dreaded exam period has already begun for some and for others it beckons! As teachers prep their students with test papers and additional tuition, it’s also worth ensuring they are mentally prepared. For many, exams can cause stress and anxiety, particularly for those that have experienced failure from a young age. Pooky Knightsmith is a passionate ambassador for mental health and has identified “7 Simple Ways to Calm Anxious Thoughts and Feelings”. Read More...
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 6 April Posted on 5 April 2016 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is an annual celebration which started in 2014. The day aims to highlight the power of sport to drive social change, community development, and to foster peace and understanding... Read More...