Children's Mental Health Week

In 2022, the theme is 'Growing Together'. During assembly, we talked about how we grow all the time but we also grow emotionally. We talked about how trying something new, stepping out of our comfort zone, as scary as it is, helps us to grow.

We talked about people in our lives that support our growth and created a Grange Valley support balloon. Our support network can help lift us up when we face challenges.

Each day throughout the week had a different focus. On Monday, it was is 'Move it Monday'. The children exercised outside and talked about how exercise helps us to keep physically healthy and how regular physical activity helps our sense of well-being.

On Tuesday. it was 'Technology Tuesday' as this was also Safer Internet day.  The children talked about how they can keep themselves safe online. The theme this year is 'All fun and Games' #playyourpart. Children have access to lots of online games and it is important to talk to them both at school and at home about how to stay safe online.

On Wednesday, it was 'WOW Wednesday'. The children (and staff) were encouraged to pause for a moment and reflect on what makes them go WOW! In a busy world, the skill of being still and present in the moment is so vital in supporting our mental well-being.

On Thursday, kindness rippled all over Grange Valley  for our 'Thoughtful Thursday.'

Take a look at what activities we engaged in below!