Emotional wellbeing is a clear indicator of academic achievement, success and satisfaction in later life. Evidence shows that mental health and wellbeing programmes in schools, can lead to significant improvements in children’s mental health, and social and emotional skills. Wellbeing provision in schools can also lead to reductions in classroom misbehaviour and bullying. (youngminds.org.uk/media/1428/wise-up-prioritising-wellbeing-in-schools)
Here at Wellesbourne our priority is to ensure that children leave with the best possible outcomes, having good emotional, physical and mental health helps to secure this. We drive lots of initiatives that support our pupils throughout their every day lives. Take a look at what we have on offer to ensure that our children stay as healthy as can be.
Wellbeing Walks
As part of our mentoring process we offer some children a place on our Wellbeing Walks. Here, identified children can get away from it all and relax in a totally stress-free environment. These walks have been very successful in helping children to achieve personal and social goals.
Our Year 4-6 Wellbeing Walk takes place on a Tuesday with Mrs Ryan and Miss Moore, whilst the Year 1-3 Walk is on a Wednesday with Miss Howard and Mrs Willshire.
Lord Derby Award Year 5
Every year our Y5 children take part in the Lord Derby Award. The Lord Derby Award is an award unique to VibeUK. It is a fantastic way to get young people to take part in new activities and develop existing skills. The award usually consists of taking part in three activity days, some citizenship ‘giving to the community’ work and a one overnight adventurous camping activity. To recognise their achievements, each child who takes part will receive a certificate and pin badge upon completing each level. For more information on the award please see Mrs Ryan or take a look at the Vibe Outdoors website here.
Lunch Time Park Club
From time to time the school yard just isn’t the right place for everybody; three times per we have a park club that go out on the mini-bus with Mrs Willshire and Mrs Ellis. Children who are part of this club eat their lunch at the park and take part in some gentle running, take in the fresh air, the lovely sights and sounds of the park and return to school ready to face the challenges of the afternoon.
Play Leaders
Our Play Leaders are Year 6 children who volunteer to support other children on the playground. A friend on the playground goes a long way to making you feel happier about school. Play Leaders share happiness and play games.