10th-14th February is FEELING GOOD WEEK

So we've got through the dark days of winter and we are now on the verge of spring. You have all worked so hard and deserve a "lift"....and that is what feeling good week is all about! 

Before you head off for half term we have organised a menu of activities for you to get involved in across our campuses.    

Acoustic Feel Good – Chill out and enjoy some sounds while you have lunch. Music Student performances, Monday 10th, CW Refectory 12-1pm. 

Sports Energisers - Drop-in  sessions by the Sports Development Team are being put on with a variety of activities and sports to give your day an energy boost. We are pledging to get at least 20 new learners signed up for activities as part of the European City of Sport 20 for 20 campaign so come along and help us make the target. Mon & Tues, CW Cottesloe Gym (at the back of the ICT building) 9:30-10:30am, Thursday, Bletchley Courtside Studio, 12:30-1:30pm. 

101 Ways to Show you Care – We will be in the refectories with a craft table talking about how we show love and caring to others. Help us fill out a heart for a giant wall of love piece in time for Valentines Day. 

Swing Dance Evening – Transitions UK have teamed up with Swing Dance MK to launch an evening of dance. Thursday 13th February, Cottesloe Gym, 5:30-6:30pm.  All students welcome - Free Entry. 

Social Hub - Youth Faculty will be providing pamper activities during their usual sessions. Mon & Weds – CW G49 12-1:15pm, Tues & Thurs - Bletchley Maths & English Hub, 12-1:15pm

#feelgoodfood Competition-  Brasserie competition launch: Students are invited to nominate their favourite feel good meal. The suggestion with the most votes will see that dish on the Brasserie menu and receive a free meal for 2.

Drop-In Treatments- Beauty Students will be in the Maths and English hub at Bletchley Campus providing treatments to help refresh and relax.

PAT dog visiting campus during the week – hoping this will be the start of a longer term arrangement

Launch of Boxing Clever –  Boxing Clever, uses the discipline and skills taught in boxing and kickboxing to direct energy into developing skillsets, such as self-confidence, self-discipline and self-esteem. This week is a taster before we enrol students onto the programme after the half term break. So if you are interested, come along and sign up. Those enrolled will be mentored by top local professional coaches and will train weekly. Tuesday 11th, Bletchley Courtside Studio, 1:15-2:15pm.  If you are unable to make it but are interested in signing up then let me know directly on tim.gallagher@mkcollege.ac.uk

We will also be running 2 workshops throughout the week which your tutors can book into.... 

·       #I Am Remarkable – A workshop run by Kimmy Kimani a part of wider Google campaign, exploring what makes us unique and celebrating how amazing you are. 

Hygge: The Danish Art of Coziness - A creative session exploring ideas of togetherness and contentment and the benefits on wellbeing. 

If you would like any further information then pop into the Student Development and Support Hubs and ask a member of staff. We hope you have a really positive week. Enjoy!