We’ve seen the return of two learners to Standish on an altered timetable and they’ve pitched in with the daily tasks, such as collecting eggs from the chickens and ducks, sorting hanging basket and bedding plant orders and much more.
Our weekly Zoom calls with our learners have also continued. In a fun twist to our usual catch up, on VE Day we had a quiz, where all the answers were either ‘red, blue or white.’ We had to hold up a piece of coloured card to represent the answer, which caused hilarity as some of us weren’t as prepared as others and had to improvise by finding the nearest item of that colour!
We’ve also set up a private group on Facebook for staff to interact with learners in these unusual times. This gives us an extra way of checking in frequently and a platform to share and discuss new projects.
Like everyone else, we’re waiting to see what develops in terms of the government guidance around the re-opening of educational establishments and will update everyone as soon as we know more. We’ve made contact with all learners and their families to form a picture as to the next steps forward and will keep reviewing this over the next period.
Keep safe everyone,
John Mitchell, Head of Education
Why not try Wildlife Watch’s Wildlife yoga?
Are you a starfish, or a snail?
All you need is some indoor or outdoor space and a yoga mat if you have one. Make sure you warm up and stretch properly too, as well as giving yourself plenty of space.
Simply follow the yoga exercises below!
They want you to do one wild thing a day throughout the whole month: for your health, wellbeing and for the planet. That’s 30 simple, fun and exciting Random Acts of Wildness that you can do from your own home.
You’ll get a free, downloadable pack of goodies to help you plan your wild month, plus lots of ideas to inspire you to stay wild all throughout June (and beyond!)
For extra ‘bonus’ items, keep an eye on your emails for additional, fun activities, from instructions for baking hedgehog cupcakes to a beginner’s guide to wildlife photography.
To get involved, sign up here.
Thank you to all those who took part, social distancing here at My Life or in your own homes, this really was a team effort and we’re very proud of it, with a special mention to our producer / director Nyle.
So, sit back, relax and enjoy this rock classic as My Life Presents – ‘I Want to Break Free.’ Click here to see us on YouTube.
It’s completely understandable that lockdown, a change of routine and not seeing the people that we know and love, can make us feel a bit rubbish.
There are things that you can do to feel better.
The NHS have put together this ‘Beating the Isolation Blues’ wellbeing pack to help, if lockdown is having a negative effect on you.
It’s easy to use and full of tips and advice to blow those blues away – why not try it? Simply click here for your copy.
Why not try making some rainbow slaw and authentic wedges too? Paul has it all here for you!
Paul says: “If you’re missing the Colonel’s chicken because of lockdown, why not try our ‘My Life Fried Chicken?’ It’s fantastic with Teresa from Day Opportunities’ freshly picked salad and some purple cabbage slaw – why not cook some of our potato wedges for with it, for you very own ‘fakeaway?’”
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