Well-being Wednesday Newsletter Wednesday 15th July Edition 11

Welcome to Collis School’s Well-being Wednesday Newsletter!

When we started the Well-being Newsletter we were in a full lockdown, at home, restricted in what we could do and where we could go. The days were never ending and the weeks even longer, but over the weeks the restrictions and

guidance has changed, but it has still meant we have all had to adapt to a new normal and a normal that is right for you and your family. We hope that the

newsletters have offered you support and ideas to help you with this and we are grateful for being part of a community. The next chapter starts as school finishes at the end of the week, for some it marks the end of their time at Collis and for others a break. We have all faced many challenges in this time and will continue to do so, but hope with the resources in the newsletter over the weeks that you have places to seek reassurance, help, support and fun, so please do use them. We wish you all well in your personal journey and look forward to continuing that journey with

you in the many different forms that it takes. With love and kindness the well-being team.

“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop” – 

Rumi  

Ring the bells that still can ring

Forget your perfect offering

There is a crack, a crack in everything

That’s how the light gets in.

Leonard Cohen

Many of us have been hit financially by the pandemic. Here is information on financial support to residents.

Please find here information on:

● The Richmond COVID-19 Hardship Fund ● A free public information event for EU citizens living in Richmond ● Citizens Advice Richmond

Helplines and useful contacts

● Age UK: 0800 678 1602 ● Food Bank: 0208 9400274 ● Domestic violence: 0808 2000247 ● Mental health: 0203 513 5000 ● Childline: 08001111 ● Kooth (on line support for young people): Kooth | Home ● Bereavement UK (child): Child Bereavement UK

The AfCinfo website is being constantly updated with information and resources to support children, young people and families during the Coronavirus pandemic:

www.afcinfo.org.uk/kr-covid19

Relaxation Pretend you are a lazy cat which has just just woken up from a long nap in the sun!

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Breathing

A simple exercise that encourages deep breathing – a way to relax. Pretend you have a nice smelling flower in one hand and a slow burning candle in the other.

● Breathe in slowly through your nose as you smell the flower.

● Breathe out slowly through your mouth as you blow out the candle.

● Repeat a few times.

(From Save the Children)

Music Why not learn a new song and perform it for your family. You could write it and put music to it or you could pick a song you like and learn the lyrics

Art Draw a picture in chalk on the ground so it can be washed away. What do you want to draw? Do you want to say something? How big are you going to make it?

For Parents Home Start a charity who support families have a whole range of resources for families including activities, help with sleep, bereavement, mental

illness, separation…..

For Staff Just have a good break and rest. Everyone has worked incredibly hard during very difficult times. We’d like to thank everyone who has had to put in additional effort

especially those learning new skills!

If you are craving the arts, Bill Nighy takes you on a short but ‘exquisite’ journey around the Courtauld Gallery with his usual entertaining aplomb. It’s a little over 2 minutes but is worth watching!

Follow this with a relaxing, ‘Walk into the painting of Autumn in Chiou and Hua Mountains’ It’s made for VR but worked on a desktop PC. If you

leave Youtube running you move onto Dali which, as you can guess is a more disturbing experience!

Throughout July there are live online planetarium shows presented by an astronomer. Starting from our home planet, the Earth, we’ll travel through our celestial neighbourhood, visiting objects like planets, moons and asteroids, and ending with a fly-out to view our galaxy, the Milky Way. Solar System Discovery | Virtual Planetarium Show | Visit Online, Royal Observatory If you are awake at around 11pm or just before dawn, you will be able to see Comet Neowise. It is made up of material dating back 4.6 billion years - the origin of our solar system. This comet won’t be back in view for another 7000 years. It really does look like a comet and it’s trail is visible to the human eye although binoculars mean the trail stands out superbly. You will need to look north and low to spot it! Comet Neowise: How to spot incredible comet in the sky during July

For Everyone We all need love! We hope this short film by Edward Monkton

will make you smile. Love Monkey

Here are some more great action ideas for ways we can make a difference:

1. Set an intention - make a personal commitment to make a positive impact each day for yourself and those around you, even if it is something small.

2. Look after your body - move your body each day even if indoors dancing round the living room. Load up on healthy fruit & veg to support your immune system.

3. Nurture relationships - Reach out digitally by sending messages to friends; remind them of a memory or let them know something you're grateful to them for.

4. Help others - make some extra food and drop a meal off on the doorstep for a friend who is unwell. And encourage friends to make wise & kind choices too.

5. Look for what's good - take some time to notice the world around you and be grateful for the good things. What can you appreciate even in difficult times?

6. Make the most of it. If you end up self-isolating or have events cancelled, how can you make the most of that time? e.g. learning a new skill.

And remember to be willing to reach out and ask for help when you need it too.

Laughter is the best medicine, it is good for your body, mind and soul. Whether it is laughing with friends, giggling with the children, chuckling at the TV it is a fantastic stress relief strategy. Here are some things we hope make you laugh!  Best jokes from CBBC fans!  Topsy and Tim's Best Jokes - CBeebies  

 

Often during the school holidays you may take a day trip to visit somewhere or go on holiday, but for many this year this is not the case. We have tried to find some virtual places for you to visit, so you can explore near and far and go on an adventure. We hope you have fun and remember to keep washing your hands! Official Peppa Pig World Virtual Tour | 2020 African Penguin Webcam Virtual tours: Buckingham Palace Experience Camp Nou in Virtual Reality. Emirates Stadium 360 Tour - Arsenal FC - Premier League Stadiums

Eureka the national Children’s Museum in Halifax has some great resources and activities including how to make fake snot!

The Polka Theatre in Wimbledon has been closed for renovations during this time, but has many activities including this well known story.Polka Online: The Paper Dolls

Here is a fun activity to do at night with your family - Stargazing. All you need is your eyes and a good viewing point away from street lights. A Kid's Guide to Stargazing | OLogy | AMNH

The Solar System with Jodie Whittaker

If you raid your recycling box you will find lots of things you can upcycle to make new things including Design your own dolls house.

Or maybe you could make a milk bottle elephant.

If you have plenty of boxes and patience! You could have a go at making a marble run.How to make a recycled marble run

Do you have a favourite author or book character? Many authors have websites with activities to keep you busy over the summer. Here are a few https://www.wimpykidclub.co.uk/play/

Barry Loser | Welcome to my loserish life https://www.seussville.com/

There's A Yeti In The Playground! – preview by Nosy Crow - issuu

Recommended Read The week Junior has a competition to support reading over the summer holidays and a chance to win a book bundle worth £200! Summer of Reading 

Recipe Jack Monroe is a food writer and

anti-poverty campaigner who specialises in budget recipes. Her recipes are

designed with the simplest, cheapest ingredients in mind.

Her tasty flapjacks are ideal for the picnics.

On Thursday 16th July it is Reading Together day and there are lots of great activities. The aim of the day is to bring families, friends, schools and wider communities together to share stories and have fun! Follow on twitter #ReadingTogether. Here is an activity to do on the day or any day you like! Supporting Reading at Home

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printable Snakes & Ladders Cut out the counters below and all you need is a dice