Mental Health and Wellbeing
The emotional wellbeing of children is just as important as their physical health. Good mental health allows children and young people to develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults.
Here, at St Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, we are proud of the work we do to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. Each class has ‘Wellbeing Ambassadors’ who help organise and facilitate activities and events linked to promoting good mental health and wellbeing.
Our Mental Health Team:
Mental Health Lead: Mrs L Wilson
Deputy Mental Health Lead: Mrs J Kelliher
Link Governor: Mrs Felices Palayo
Our school community collected items for ‘Comfort Cases’ which provide backpacks filled with comfort and personal care items for youth entering the foster care system. 
Our Wellbeing Ambassadors and Head Boy and Head Girl delivered the items to Katie who works for Comfort Cases. She was absolutely thrilled to receive her first donation from a school.
Children in all year groups have taken part in Yoga sessions. 
This has helped improve strength, balance and flexibility.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
Children in Year 1 enjoyed taking part in yoga during our recent Mental Health Awareness Week. 
“I like yoga because you can exercise and feel calm.”
Our FS2 children talked about friendship and the qualities a good friend should have. They completed a mindful colouring exercise and presented it to a special friend. 
“It made me feel happy because my friend did really good colouring.”
Year 4 enjoyed planting their own seeds as a well-being activity. They will continue to care for their seeds throughout the summer term in the hope of seeing some tomatoes and beans eventually grow through.
Here some pictures of our children enjoying a huge range of activities during our recent Feeling Good Week and Children’s Mental Health Week 2021.
Here are some resources you may find useful:
https://mindedforfamilies.org.uk/ – a free educational resource on children and young people’s mental health
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/ – an online tool and email journey to support everyone in taking action to look after their mental health and wellbeing
http://www.bereavement.co.uk/ – information and resources to support bereaved pupils, schools and staff
http://www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/ – information and resources to support bereaved pupils, schools and staff