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Time for a summer break.

August 1, 2017August 1, 2017 MrsHumanitiesLeave a comment

Since it is now the summer holidays, my focus has turned to #Teacher5adayBuddyBox Surprise September and match ups for this academic year have ended. A large number of people have been in contact asking for their buddy match, unfortunately the last date for match ups for the last academic year was 21/07/2017. This is so… Continue reading Time for a summer break.

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Back 2 School Surprise Boxes Return

July 23, 2017July 23, 2017 MrsHumanitiesLeave a comment

Last summer, a team of 28 fantastic volunteers put together 100 amazing Back2School buddy boxes for nominated teachers from across the country. I’m really pleased to announce that the scheme is back, but bigger and better. You can read more about last year’s scheme here and here. Last year the recipients were extremely pleased with their… Continue reading Back 2 School Surprise Boxes Return

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Term Times Explained

July 15, 2017 MrsHumanitiesLeave a comment

A simple post to explain the times of the school year identified in your buddy match email. Term 1 – September to October half term Term 2 – October half term to Christmas Term 3 – New Year to February half term Term 4 – February half term to Easter Term 5 – Easter to… Continue reading Term Times Explained

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Facebook Community

July 2, 2017 MrsHumanitiesLeave a comment

Hi all, It recently occurred to me that with over 1000 volunteers signed up to #Teacher5adayBuddyBox it might be nice to create a online community for people to discuss ideas, share photos and chat about wellbeing. You can join the community here. Let’s get chatting. V x

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My buddy hasn’t been in contact…

June 2, 2017 MrsHumanitiesLeave a comment

I hear this from time to time. Firstly I’m sorry that your buddy signed up but has not been in contact. Secondly I’d like to point you towards the FAQs. This page outlines exactly what you need to do. “If you have trouble contacting your buddy, let me know either through the contact form, by email… Continue reading My buddy hasn’t been in contact…

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Breakdown, reach out, recover.

April 18, 2017May 29, 2017 MrsHumanities4 Comments

This time last year, on return to work after the Easter break I had a breakdown. Anxiety hit as I walked into my classroom the morning after the Easter break. Anxiety that was so crippling I immediately left my classroom with no words to convey how I felt. A member of staff caught me in… Continue reading Breakdown, reach out, recover.

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Just a few (recent) happy volunteers…

April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 MrsHumanitiesLinkLeave a comment

Finally started reading #12yearsaslave which I got from my #teacher5adaybuddybox an excuse not to do my uni work also… pic.twitter.com/04VbyWj0Us

— David Williams (@_dwilliams3193) 4 April 2017

#hashtagyourweek #teacher5aday #wellnesswednesday still buzzing from receiving my first #teacher5adaybuddybox sign up via @MrsHumanities pic.twitter.com/NVehqAeqjC

— David Williams (@_dwilliams3193) 8 March 2017

Thank you to the lovely @JuliaCobb4 for the surprise:) Made my day!#teacher5adaybuddybox @MrsHumanities pic.twitter.com/Ig3nufiqmx

— Mrs.C (@noeleene123) 10 March 2017

Wonderful way to start a Wednesday. Thank you, love it. Cheered me up immensely @mrstinamurray #teacher5adaybuddybox #teacherfive pic.twitter.com/jnvFYr5RkX

— Jo (@joreligioused) 15 March 2017

@woolwichgeog opened 2 of the gifts today…thanks so much!!! The book is so useful!!made me smile! #teacher5adaybuddybox pic.twitter.com/McfdZjZFR6

— Becki (@beckib77) 2 April 2017

Absolutely LOVE my #teacher5adaybuddybox! Thanks @Maths314, yours will be on its way this weekend. #teacher5aday pic.twitter.com/SE6jWMSCJu

— Clare Tomlinson (@ClareTomlinson) 24 March 2017

Husband nonchalantly says “Oh, you got a parcel today” & it was this lovely #teacher5adaybuddybox from @AishaMohammad15 Thank you xxx pic.twitter.com/BtW77hFDxW

— Jennifer Surtees (@JenSurRE) 17 March 2017

Just opened my 1st #teacher5adaybuddybox it’s amazing!So thoughtful.Really cheered up my tough week B. Thank you! @beckib77 @MrsHumanities pic.twitter.com/xBR25l9uev

— WoolwichGeog (@woolwichgeog) 28 February 2017