On Tuesday 28th September, Martin from Open View came to school and ran sessions with each class looking at different aspects of Wellbeing and how to care for ourselves and each other. There was much role play involved encouraging the children to be assertive and let others know if they are feeling sad or worried, with Martin feeding back on what excellent actors we have in school.
Every class showed great interest and compassion as they were led through a variety of situations which encouraged practical ways to maintain and improve our own Mental Health, then looked at ways in which we can all support friends.
The Classes were kept busy undertaking some physical activity to encourage physical wellbeing and the younger classes entertained through a mixture of puppetry.
Each session finished with an activity of mindfulness.
Martin was impressed with how the children spoke and worked with each other as well as the quality of ideas that the children shared.
It was a very helpful and productive day.
