Project Trout
There has been great excitement in the woods this week, as Project Trout has finally been completed following a trip to Hatchlands Trout Farm in South Brent.
General Information
The Power of Persistence
Modern society encourages the 'want it, get it now' way of life, we identify a need, we buy the product and so we solve the problem. However there is little personal growth in this way of life and this expected immediate resolution is something we encounter often with our students.
Leanne’s story
Here at Running Deer it’s not just about teaching the students, It’s about great social interaction, sharing experiences and making a difference.
Creating our Emotional Curriculum
At Running Deer, we work with young people with a range of needs and prior educational experiences. A number of our young people have mental health issues, which is one of the reasons they are at Running Deer as we can provide space, fresh air, and they can work in the woods and with our animals.
A Land Rovers work is never done
The snow arrived towards the end of January and with it the usual chaos of icy roads, abandoned cars and accidents. Egor, our trusty Land Rover, is crucial to Running Deer during inclement weather such as snow.
Mental Health
Having worked mainly indoors most of my working life I’ve felt a lack change in my day and an absence of a challenge, seeing the same scenery doing the same tasks.
Take time to stop and wonder
Life often seems to be full of demands and pressures with little time to stop, to recharge and enjoy being in the moment. These moments, however fleeting are so important.
Changing Seasons
In the interests of openness and transparency I must confess to being colour-blind (diagnosed some 40 years ago!). Consequently you may decide that some of my observations cannot be trusted!?
Solitude
"Solitude is a state of seclusion or isolation, i.e., lack of contact with people. It may stem from bad relationships, loss of loved ones, deliberate choice, infectious disease, mental disorders, neurological disorders or circumstances of employment or situation." Wikipedia.
Leaving the internet behind
Running Deer CIC offer both students and staff a time of freedom, away from the virtual world of the internet.