Before you feel pressure, watch this

https://www.superinspirednow.com/jay-shetty/before-you-feel-pressure-watch-this-by-jay-shetty/


This is a very interesting presentation which I feel may resonate.


I decided not to go to study Music at the Royal Academy when I was 17. I was very competent at music, I was accepted onto the course after many auditions, interviews, theory testing etc., but I didn't love the subject enough to do it for the rest of my life. I needed a plan B. That was working in a bank. Can you imagine? That lasted less than 2 years so I went to Australia for a couple of years.


At that point I applied to University and graduated with a First Class Degree when I was 26.


I had no idea that I would become the youngest lecturer at Napier University and thereafter the youngest Programme Leader because the 'timeline' as it were hadn't been mapped out. I'm so glad it wasn't.


The person who handed me a no pressure lectureship contract in 1995 had a lot of faith in me, to pursue a career I had given NO thought to at any point in my life.


Time? It is right when it is right. I hope you enjoy the video, I know I did. Seize the moment when it is right for you. That is the essence of Further Education after all.


Mark

Food for thought?

Thank you to Cole who sent me the attached photo in light of the topics we have been discussing lately.


What do you think?


Mark

A recipe for Easter - hot cross buns recipe

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/mar/20/hot-cross-buns-recipe-masterclass-felicity-cloake


Alternatively you could just buy some if you like them and can't be bothered making them!


Have a lovely holiday and I will see you all on Friday 20th April.


I wish you a restful break, you have all deserved it. I shall be indulging in plenty golf wearing some interesting 'fashion slacks' and plan to over indulge in Pinot Grigio and Absolut vodka, the perfect tonic for the holidays I would say!


Cheers,


Mark

Assessed Listening Presentation 1 (individual delivery)

Hi all,


This is the assessed presentation and I have noted the link below.


It is by a culinary expert called Sam Kass.


The title of the presentation is Want kids to learn well? Feed them well.


http://www.ted.com/talks/sam_kass_want_to_teach_kids_well_feed_them_well#t-7204

Sam Kass's work connects nutrition and education in an effort to make sure future generations thrive.

Food entrepreneur Sam Kass is a former White House Chef and Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition. He is the founder of TROVE and a partner in Acre Venture Partners.

Kass joined the White House kitchen staff in 2009 as Assistant Chef and, in 2010, became Food Initiative Coordinator. During his White House tenure, he took on several additional roles including Executive Director of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let’s Move!" campaign and senior White House Policy Advisor for Nutrition.


Kass is the first person in the history of the White House to have a position in the Executive Office of the President and the Residence. As one of the First Lady’s longest-serving advisors, he served as Senior Policy Advisor for Healthy Food Initiatives and he helped the First Lady create the first major vegetable garden at the White House since Eleanor Roosevelt’s victory garden.


In 2011, Fast Company included Sam in their list of "100 Most Creative People," and in 2012, he helped create the American Chef Corps, which is dedicated to promoting diplomacy through culinary initiatives. He is also an MIT Media lab fellow, entrepreneur and advisor.

It's International Happiness Day Today

Public Health England has warned that obesity is becoming "the norm" because some of our children are eating the equivalent of an extra meal a day.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05x7zb4


Above is a link to a BBC Radio programme which might be of interest to you given the subject is on the subject of obesity, the topic explored in Jamie Oliver's TED talk.


All the best,


Mark

Bacteria found in water at Glasgow Royal Hospital for Children

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-43438314

This is a worrying story I have been reading about and one worthy of some discussion potentially. I was surprised to read Dr Teresa Inkster, infection control doctor, said: "It's not unusual for children in this type of ward to suffer infections...