Student Wellbeing

It has been mostly smiles all round with the return to full time face-to-face teaching. We all  have been a little nervous but also very excited. Just like at the beginning of the school year, students have been reminded of the behaviours that need to be displayed whilst at school. At home, we all became quite relaxed with our eating regimes and even being able to take a stroll when we wanted. It has been a time of transition for us all to get back into the rhythm of school. 

The wellbeing of your children has been a major focus for staff over the last few weeks. As we know, students can display a variety of symptoms and at the time, we don’t always associate these with anxiety. Some simple hints are to:

• reassure students of their safety at school; comfort them, remind them that they are safe and that current events are very rare
• maintain normal routines and schedules
• deal with fears by reminding students that many good things still occur in the world
• encourage students to participate in their faith

Along with these simple hints, the interview that Mrs Hughes had with Kerrie Paul provides some excellent advice. 

With the absence of equipment on the playground, staff and students have become very creative in the way that play is conducted in a safe manner. It has been very reassuring to see so many smiles and to hear laughter on the playground.