Cranborne Primary School

WELLBEING

Our Wellbeing Team

Tara Caldwell - staff wellbeing lead    Elaine Aarons - children's wellbeing lead    Tina Moretti    Sarah Hughes

Here at Cranborne, we passionately believe in the value of children learning about positive mental health.  We want them to understand that even though at times things can be challenging in our lives, we can do something about it! 

Support for wellbeing and positive mental health education is woven throughout school life in a number of ways: our PSHCE provision, assemblies, special events, such as mental health awareness week, and more. We are aware that times are very strange right now and this can be unsettling for our children. Below are just some of the ways that we help our children to understand more about wellbeing and mental health to help them during this time, and always. 

What is Mental Health?

It can be hard for our young people to really understand what is meant by Mental Health and Wellbeing.  Here are some nice clips to help them understand:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxIDKZHW3-E&safe=active

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCrjevx3-Js&safe=active

We Care!

We are all going through a difficult time and your well being is so important to us. Below are a few things you can do to keep yourself feeling positive:

Gratitude 

Each day, find three things you are grateful for.

Mindfulness

Take time out each day to be present in the now.

Top Tips for looking after our Wellbeing

Stay connected with us- email your teachers, we look forward to hearing from you!

Talk about your worries to family members or teachers. We are all here to listen.

Look after your body. Eat well, exercise and sleep well.

Manage your feelings and take time to relax. You could do some mindfulness activities or yoga.

Carry on doing things you enjoy! (E.g. reading, gardening, dancing to your favourite music, or cooking with adult support)

Keep your mind active by trying out some jigsaws, word searches or crosswords.