Wellbeing Ambassadors

We are some of the Wellbeing Ambassadors of Swinnow Primary School.

Watch this space for a photo of us all...

Our mission is to promote the importance of self-care and to normalise talking about challenging feelings and mental health.

Autumn Term

This year, we have at least two pupils from each class. We have come together to gain a clear understanding by what is meant by, "Mental Health" and "Wellbeing". In this way, we are better able to help ourselves and others.

Continuing on from the work that last year's ambassadors began, we held a Wellbeing Day to promote the importance of mental health. We reinforced our message that at Swinnow, "Together We Are Brighter". Once again, our pupils were invited to come into school wearing bright colours. Each class explored different aspects of wellbeing. 

Part of our role is to feedback to our Wellbeing Ambassador Leaders, Miss Marray and Mrs Griffen. We have shared that Zones of Regulation has been successfully been put in place in all our KS1 and KS2 classes and explained that we found it a helpful tool. We shared that it helps us to hear how our adults are feeling and what they do to get themselves back to the green zone if they are experiencing uncomfortable feelings.

Our class teachers have been busy spending the money we raised last year, which was over £900! It has been used to buy resources to support us to use calming strategies so that we can self and/or co-regulate.

Spring Term

This term we have met to discuss how we are going to mark, "Children's Mental Health Week". This takes place the week beginning 9th February. The theme this year is, "BELONGING" and at Swinnow we want all our pupils to know that this is a place where they belong. Our ambassadors have planned an activity for every child to complete, allowing everyone to showcase their uniqueness. We are a school that celebrates differences and one that encourages each pupil to be themselves.

Some useful videos - please let us know any other recommendations and we will add them to our page. Thank you.

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