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Health and wellbeing column: recharging during the winter break

The winter break is the perfect moment for school teachers and VMTs to pause and reflect. Here, the team at Kent Music shares advice on how to make the most of this time
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Full of deadlines, challenges and expectations, the weeks before the winter break can feel overwhelming. The holiday period, therefore, provides a much-needed chance to catch our breath. It's a time to review the past year and consider how to prepare ourselves for the one coming next.

For many, the past year will have moved at a whirlwind pace. Some of us may have experienced a period of growth, watching our students blossom and seeing our hard work bear fruit. For others, the year may have been more difficult, with challenges or personal struggles affecting motivation.

Whatever the year brought, reflection is essential. Think about the breakthroughs – a student finally mastering a tricky piece, a lesson that exceeded expectations, or a quiet student discovering their voice. These moments are worth cherishing, reminding us of the reasons we teach in the first place.

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