We strive to be creative in a meaningful way. How can we do things better, differently, more efficiently to maximise our impact and sustain our wellbeing is a question we revisit often?
What opportunities for creative CPD are on the agenda for October?
10th October World Mental Health Day
Young Minds are raising awareness for WMHD by encouraging us all to say #helloyellow to bring some sunshine and a smile by wearing yellow for the day. We have asked our whole school community to participate.
www.youngminds.org.uk/get-involved/how-to-fundraise/helloyellow
10th October, The Art Room opening
If you'd like to see our new room, join us at the opening on the 10th October, 5pm-8pm. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #didcot #theartroom pic.twitter.com/ai8hhUQmui
— The Art Room (@TheArtRoomUK) October 5, 2017
We are really excited to be the new home for The Didcot Art Room, a national charity who provide art therapy intervention sessions for vulnerable learners. Their ethos supports and develops everything we strive for in our school.
11th October, International Day of the Girl
The #WomenEd community celebrate International Women’s Day each year, but for 2017 we are inspiring and empowering the next generation by celebrating #DayOfTheGirl. We have a stellar lineup of new and diverse voices, including a new regional partner in Feminism for Dads.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-day-of-the-girl-womened-leadmeet-tickets-33110874517
14th October, #WomenEd East Midlands
Dr Kay Fuller, one of our East Midlands #WomenEd regional leaders, is hosting us at Nottingham University. Some of the themes we will be exploring will include reflection, collaboration and leading change.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womened-east-mids-regional-event-nottingham-tickets-35302476658?aff=es2
20th October, VBE Conference
We began our journey as a values-led school with a values-based education before we opened our doors. I recruited our team by aligning our vision and values. Sue Webb has guided us on our journey, and we are currently all reading Dr Neil Hawkes’ book From My Heart: Transforming Lives Through Values.
www.valuesbasededucation.com/training-and-events/vbe-conferences
22nd October, #WomenEd UAE
I am off to Dubai for some sun at half-term, but Dr Carol Webb - a Twitter contact and #WomenEd advocate - has invited me to go and speak whilst I am there. I will be delivering a guest lecture discussing 'Education and values-led leadership' on Sunday 22nd October, for MA Education Leadership & Management students, and all who are interested are welcome to attend.
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