Children's Mental Health Week 2023

Healthy Eating Week - Monday 13th June - Friday 17th June

Our theme for the Week this year is, Eat well for you and the planet! Each day of the Week will have a different theme: 

• Monday: Focus on fibre - for meals and snacks
• Tuesday: Get at least 5 A DAY - put plenty on your plate  
• Wednesday: Vary your protein - be more creative  
• Thursday: Stay hydrated - fill up from the tap
• Friday: Reduce food waste - know your portions

For more information and advice 

https://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthy-eating-week/

Odd Socks Day marks the start of Anti-Bullying Week and this year it's taking place on Monday 15th November. Odd Socks Day is designed to be fun! It’s an opportunity to encourage people to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique!

Mental Health Awareness Week - 10th - 16th May

https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/mental-health-awareness-week/

Find support and advice on this website

‘Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week’ aims is to shine a spotlight on the importance of children’s mental health. The theme this year is ‘Express Yourself’ and it encourages children to be creative as a means of sharing their feelings, thoughts and ideas.  For more  information and ideas please access the website

https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk

Sugar Awareness Week - 18th Jan - 24th Jan

National Sugar Awareness Week aims to help raise awareness of the damaging effect of too much sugars in our diet.  Please see the link to find tips on how to reduce your families sugar intake. 

https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/food-facts/sugar/sugar-swaps-for-kids

Support links for Parents during Pandemic

We are all aware of how difficult the last few months have been and how the Lockdown is affecting each one of us in many different ways.  Here are some websites you may find useful to support your well being during this time.

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/

https://www.bbbc.org.uk/news/looking-after-your-health-and-wellbeing-during-lockdown/

https://wildernessfoundation.org.uk/wildtime/

https://www.mindful.org/being-gentle-with-your-feelings-in-lockdown/

Time to Talk Day

February 4th 2020

Parents and guardians play an essential part in safeguarding their child's mental wellbeing. Here is a link to the 'Time to change' website for information.

  Healthy Eating Week

Here are some ideas for encouraging your child to eat healthier.

 https://heas.health.vic.gov.au/schools/healthy-lunchboxes

https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/recipes/healthier-lunchboxes

Children's Mental Health Week 

2nd-9th Feb 2020

https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/about-the-week/

Theme this year: Find Your Brave!

In school we are encouraging children to 'be brave' and talk about their feelings, emotions and worries.