Mindfulness

Key stage 3 mindfulness session focusing on the sensory activity of touch and smell using the grounding technique 5-4-3-2-1. Teaching you how to move away from everyday negative thoughts and stresses and ground yourself in the present moment.

Wellbeing activity after a 2 hour GCSE Art preparation session saw KS4 pupils take a visit to Cop Holt farm in Newton le Willows to experience the calm and relaxation benefits of being around animals.

KS2 pupils opted to play rugby during Children's Mental Health Week.  Using our new equipment participation and structured training promoted mental wellbeing and positive relationships. A big thank you to Created By Rugby League World Cup 2021.

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Day 5 of Children's Mental Health Week saw pupils experiencing a therapeutic session in our new sensory room, creating an environment where everyday distractions are removed and relaxation and concentration are promoted. 

Day 5 of Children's Mental Health Week saw staff relaxing with a choice of activities - yoga session, sensory room experience using the laxman goggles, and a nails pamper session to promote wellbeing.
 

Day 4 of Children's Mental Health Week saw KS2 pupils developing their freestyle Tic Tok dancing routines. Dancing improves your

• heart health
• balance
• coordination
• promotes fun
• wellbeing feelings

Day 4 of Children's Mental Health Week saw Key Stage 3 pupils taking part in a music session with St Helens Music Service, relieving stress and promoting relaxation and wellbeing feelings.

Day 3 of Children's Mental Health Week saw Key Stage 3 pupils and staff taking a visit to Cop Holt farm in Newton le Willows. Pupils learnt how to care for horses - feed and groom them, whilst experiencing the calm and relaxation benefits of being around animals.

Day 3 of Children's Mental Health Week saw some KS3 and KS4 pupils and staff taking part in their own Chess tournament.

Some of the ways Chess can help with your mind, mental health and wellbeing

• Promotes Brain Growth
• Improves Your Memory
• Improves Your Problem-Solving…

Day 2 of Children's Mental Health Week saw some KS3 and KS4 pupils creating their own wellbeing pizzas. 

Day 2 of children's mental health week saw some KS3 pupils developing their well being ceramics art activities to the next stage.

Having a healthy relationship with ourselves and others can help improve our mental health. It’s essential to our well-being. Children's Mental Health Week at Willow Bank saw KS4 pupils complete a survey designed by our Mental Health Lead and Pastoral Coordinator to select the well…