Shine and Learn on Canglford Nock

26/09/2022

To all the warriors out there ...

29/06/2022

Celebrate that you've made it through some difficult years unlike any others.

Celebrate that you maybe aren't top of the class but you managed your mental health.

Celebrate that although you gave up on maths, you learned to cook your own meals.

Celebrate that even though you may have had to have extra tutoring to catch up in school you managed to shower and eat healthily almost every day.

Celebrate that even if you didn't find a community in your school, you hung out with online friends instead

Celebrate non-academic achievements. Celebrate making friends. Celebrate that you "talk to much in class" and celebrate your "lovely quiet smile."

Celebrate overcoming big challenges, staying true to yourself when it was hard, keeping in touch with the outside world and studying even when you didn't have wifi at home.

Celebrate managing financial crisis or a difficult family situation or a big move and still pushing on the best you could

Celebrate mental health wins. Boundaries. Learning a new song. Dance or instrument. Writing a new poem no one will see. Creating a new whatsapp group and sending positive notes to friends.

Celebrate learning that academic failure isn't the worst case. That practical skills are just as important as textbook ones. That trades are no less important than university.

Celebrate knowing that there are other areas of life that we can find our wins, that being healthy and kind is worth celebrating.

Us adults work every day to figure out life and where we fit in it just like you kids.....!

Keep shining and keep learning.

Just keep moving forward.

21/03/2022

Easter is fast approaching and if you are looking for something special for your young readers, why not pick up a copy of "LUKE WILLIAM WONDERPANTS".
It's available on Amazon via the link on my website www.oncanglfordnock.co.uk

19/01/2022

January seems to be flying by and so before we look towards Valentines Day next month , we are going to be sharing some inspirational quotes over the coming days relating to new beginnings .... we hope they will inspire you!

"Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible"

24/12/2021

Merry Christmas Everyone xx

Welcome to our feature length mini movie version of Canglford Nock Creations festive tale "A Reindeer's Christmas". We hope you enjoy it - happy holidays and...

18/11/2021

As we drift ever closer to Christmas, it's time to start thinking about all the festive things we love .... decorating the tree, writing to Santa, wrapping presents for loved ones, making Christmas cake and mince pies to eat after our Roast Turkey dinner....
In the midst of thinking of all the things that you WANT for Christmas, why not have a go at our Advent Challenge.
Instead of opening a door and finding a treat inside each day of advent - why not do something for someone else, pay it forward and spread love and joy even further ....

1. Donate some toys to charity.
2. Pick up some litter.
3. Make some cupcakes for a friend/neighbour.
4. Make and send a card to a Soldier serving overseas.
5. Make someone smile with a funny joke.
6. Hug someone.
7. Make a donation to your local food bank.
8. Tell your teacher how much you appreciate them.
9. Let someone go ahead of you in a queue.
10. Call someone you don't see much and have a catch-up.
11. Donate some old towels or blankets to an animal shelter.
12. Talk to someone you don't usually chat to.
13. Help with the chores at home.
14. Take a tin of biscuits to the local fire/police station.
15. Smile at everyone.
17. Give a Christmas card to your Postal delivery worker.
18. Write a letter/send a text/email to a friend.
19. Watch a festive movie.
20. Read a festive book.
21. Sing some Christmas Carols/songs.
22. Put your loose change in a collection tin for charity.
23. Put some seed out for the birds.
24. Make some mince pies/Christmas cake and share it.

See how many you can do this December!

30/10/2021

Take a look at a sneak preview of the wonderful story of Katie Pufflegust. 😍
CLICK HERE: 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt5SW7Q3uHA&t=4s

Tamsin's book - From Hob Nock Hill to Bog Nop Wood - containing the story of the good witch Katie, is available to purchase using the following link:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hob-Nock-Hill-Bog-Wood/dp/1548384259

From Hob Nock Hill to Bog Nop Wood

30/10/2021

Something wicked this way comes .... join us just after 5pm for a spooky story time to celebrate Halloween.
KATIE PUFFLEGUST
is flying by soon ....

26/09/2021

What is/was your dream and have you followed it? 🤔

22/09/2021

Here is the full length digital version of the one and only "THINGAMY DOODAH WOTSIT".

19/09/2021

Hands up if you're ready for another storytime this week? ✋🏻✋🏻✋🏻