CHRISTMAS MIRACLES
A school advent calendar delivers a Christmas miracle! The teachers at Park Lane Primary got a lie in At Park Lane Primary School and Nursery, we are doing advent a little differently this year. In the build up to Christmas, each day, three members of staff will receive a wonderful advent surprise. But instead of a festive picture or slightly odd-tasting chocolate, they are getting ‘little Christmas miracles’ that school and nursery staff could only dream of. Gifts include items such as a gentle start to the day (don’t come in until 10am), a work from home day on your birthday, or an early finish (leave at 1.30pm). While
the advent calendar initiative is fun, it is a serious part of our wellbeing culture at the school. It builds on other benefits we have, such as our beautiful staff lounge with free refreshments, and ‘golden tickets’ which we give out to staff who have consistently
‘gone the extra mile’. The aim of all this is to create a happy, positive, and caring culture within our school, creating a team of people who go above and beyond to make a difference for our community. Our belief is that the many selfless acts of kindness would not happen were it not for the wellbeing of staff being a priority within the school. Small rewards, in the form of ‘little Christmas miracles’ are the least we can do to thank the team. So, start a new tradition, reach for the cardboard and pens, and get crafting a unique advent calendar for your team. Learn from our success – these small acts of kindness really do go a long way! BY LAURA BAKER, Deputy Head, Park Lane Primary School and Nursery www.parklane.brent.sch.uk
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