World Mental Health Day

On Thursday 10th October, we invited all of the children to come to school dressed in green in support of World Mental Health day.  We had an outstanding turnout of shades of green and raised a tremendous £211.43 for MIND.  Our school council led an assembly to the whole school where they discussed the 5 ways to mental well being. These are Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Learn. and Give. Special thanks to Miss Reynolds and Mrs Slack for organising this event.

Connect – talk to someone and interact with them – take the time to have face to face communication

Be Active – Regular physical activity is associated with lower rates of depression and anxiety – any form of exercise is beneficial

Take Notice – ‘Savour the Moment’ – this really does make a difference. Take some time to enjoy the moment and the environment around you.

Learn – Continued learning through life enhances self-esteem and encourages social interaction and a more active life – keep setting goals and learning new things!

Give – People who report a greater interest in helping others are more likely to rate themselves as happy – Commit an act of kindness each week.