CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK

Next week we are taking part in Children’s Mental Health Week. The theme this year is “This is my place”.

We know that our sense of belonging as individuals, in our friendships, in school, and in communities plays a vital role in our mental health and wellbeing.

To know our place and really feel part of our environment is a basic human need. It can have powerful and long-lasting impacts in lots of areas of our lives, including our physical and mental health, education, employment and relationships. When we feel that we belong, it empowers us to contribute to the world and make a real difference.

At St John’s CE Academy, we aim to create inclusive and nurturing environment where children, staff and families feel they belong and can say "This is My Place".

As parents and carers, you play an important role in your child’s mental health. Please see the link below to the Place 2 Be website which has some excellent resources and tips for carers and activities to do with your children. The children are welcome to bring any work or activities they have done at home into school to share.

We hope to see as many of families as possible at our Family Night on Monday from 3.30 - 4.30pm to take part in fun activities together.

A number of children have been sent to me for Headteacher stickers today. There is lots of wonderful writing going on!