Weston calling...

This week I was in the Blue Max. I felt more comfortable this week as i had already been introduced to the staff here, so that made my day easier  I was introduced though to the owner. His name in Simon and he was very welcoming. This week I was given more responsibilities in the restaurant, which made me think that they trusted me more. I was able to take orders for the lunchtime. I was nervous at first but the girl i work with talked me through it and once i had started it and i was fine. There was a tragedy moment when there was a big leak in the hot water tap and it sprayed water all over the front desk! I instinctively just went and dried and mopped it up. I felt happy that i helped in the situation and i felt the manager was happy with me as well. For the rest of the day i just swept up, took orders and dried dishes. I was also very happy that i had finally learned how to make the different coffees and was able to make them without asking for help!

Back to the groomers...

This week I was back in Top Dogs. I was busier this week as there was more dogs in. Ii had to wash 3 of the dogs, Sammy, Collie and Jack. It was difficult at the start as they kept trying to get out of the big wash bath, but Margot helped me and instructed me what to do and then it was fine. She also told me how to stop them shaking and covering me in water, which was very helpful! I had to dry them then and I left them in the cages with the dryer on. While the dogs were drying I walked some of the other dogs around the area. I enjoyed doing this as I'm experienced in walking dogs, due to my own. When I came back in I was given a lesson in how to groom the feet and clip the nails. It was very interesting to see how much work needs to be done to just one dog. After this I took the dogs I had washed out and gave them a manual dry. It was then time for them to be fed to I helped Margot with this. My favourite dog that day was Harley. He was on daycare there and he was a Bichon Frise. I really enjoyed today and I'm looking forward to next week!

The Blue Max....

This week i was in the restaurant. When i first arrived i was introduced to the staff and shown around. I first had to clean all of the whiskey and spirit bottles and the shelves. This went grand and when i was finished i was on dishes duty. I had to dry and refill the the steamer. After this i was just on the floor, clearing tables, re setting them and taking peoples orders if they needed me. I learned how to make the different types of coffee here as well as they are a popular option for people. There had been a party that weekend to the party area had to have the floor cleaned so i did that. At the end of the day we just swept up for when people coming for dinner were going to arrive. I didn't have to stay for the evening shift but i really had a fun and busy day.

Dog groomers and a restaurant.... what?

For my second placement of work experience i am in 2 places, Top Dogs grooming salon and Blue Max Bistro. I am in these 2 places as the groomers doesn't know if i she will need me every Wednesday  so when she doesn't i will go to the restaurant. For the first day i was in the groomers. She didn't have many dogs but she needed to completely clean the place out so i helped with that. I wasn't the most exciting day but i felt that i had done my best and that my employer was happy with what i had done.

Last day...

Today was my last day at my work experience  for the morning i was with the youngest children again. i was playing and interacting with them for most of the morning. 2 of the children especially took a shine to me and i really enjoyed spending time with them and playing and reading with them. After their playtime they did their activity which was making snowmen out of paper plates and paper. A lot of help was needed while they were painting these snowmen but they really enjoyed it, when they were finished i took them one by one into the bathroom to clean up. we then read stories ion the library and then it was nearly home time  they sang songs and played games until it was home time  when were downstairs with them waiting for their parents i saw my old group and they all said goodbye to me and gave me hugs. i was very happy. then  it was home time.
In the afternoon i was with the younger kids for the day and i really enjoyed it. they were doing hammer beads for the first part and i helped all the girls and the usual girls that take a shine to me were sitting on my lap and giving me hugs . i had great fun with them. after this they did their activity which was making flapjacks. after this me and Lisa then had to tidy up the kitchen. it was snack time them and all of the children came downstairs, the younger and older. when they were finished, expectantly me and the other 2 girls on work experience were given a presentation by the staff and children. they all thanked us very much and we all got biscuits and sweets to celebrate. the children gave us hugs and we got a card. it was a lovely gesture and it made us feel really appreciated but also sad that our work experience was over. It was home time then for the last time. I really enjoyed my work experience in Happy Days and i can't wait for my next one.

Ninth Week...

This week in Happy Days i was with the youngest of the kids in Happy Days. They are 2 and 3 year olds. There was no set activity today so i felt that the day was very long but i had fun interacting with the children. They loved me playing games with then and reading storeis. I actually really enjoyed being with the younger kids for a change. At snack time i helped them with their lunches and putting them way. I had to do more her with the younger kids compared to downstairs as they are younger. At home time i helped them with their coats and helped them downstairs and it was lunchtime for me.
In the afternoon i was helping out with the younger kids and then i went outside with them to play. It was freezing. I was hoping to come back in then but i was put with the older kids and it was their turn to go outside! I didn't mind too much as i get on really well with the older kids. when we went back inside the children just did some colouring and then it was time for me to go home.

Eight Week..

This week i was making paintings of moons with my group. we were doing it in a way that we placed a piece of plastic shaped like a circle on a sheet of paper and the children painted over and around it. when we lifted up the piece of plastic there was a white circle on the page then that was the moon. we then left all these paintings over to dry. after the painting the kids had free play and then we played outside. I helped and tidied up and then it was home time.
In the afternoon i spent time with the kids and helping with their activity which was making salt dough shapes. they had a lot of fun doing this and i cleaned up after this. I had a good day in work experience and i'm looking forward to next week.