The week will feature a variety of events designed to engage both students and parents in meaningful discussions about mental health, including a few first-come first-served workshops for students.
STUDENT EVENTS
Tuesday 4th February
KS1 Assembly: Students will attend an assembly to learn about mental health and the importance of resilience at a young age.
Wednesday 5th February
KS2 Assembly: Continuing the focus on mental well-being, this assembly will cater to older students with tailored messaging on resilience and mental health.
Wednesday 5th & Friday 7th February
Workshops for Year 6 Students: Two groups of Year 6 students will participate in small, interactive workshops from 8:50-10:30 am and 11:15-12:30 pm on both days. These workshops will allow students to dive deeper into topics such as emotional regulation and coping strategies, with spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Monday 3rd - Friday 7th February
In-Class Activities: Throughout the week, students will engage in PSHE lessons focused on mental health awareness. These lessons will include a mental health-themed homework assignment to reinforce the week's teachings.
Saturday 8th February - POSTPONED / TO BE RESCHEDULED
Workshops for Students Years 5+: Navigating Safely Through the Social Media Maze
In the last years the influence of social media on young people's lives has been tremendous. Research keeps indicating that the impact it has on their wellbeing can be extremely detrimental. Higher rates of depression and anxiety as well as eating disorders (in both girls and boys) have been reported in many studies, leading to a push globally to change legislation and make social media legislation stricter.
As parents and educators this is a new playing field for us. We are called to enter it cautiously, monitor constantly and work in partnership with our children to guide them through the potential pitfalls, without compromising their independence or trust. We hope these workshops and the corresponding parent presentation on February 10th will provide valuable insights as well as practical tips.
Each workshop session will be limited to 20 students, so be sure to register quickly!
11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Workshop for Years 5, 6 & 7
Please register for Year 5, 6 & 7 Workshop HERE.
12:30 - 2:00 pm: Workshop for Year 8+
Please register for Years 8+ Workshop HERE.
PARENT EVENTS
Monday 3rd February
1:45-3:00 pm: Presentation for Parents – Cultivating Children’s Resilience
This session is a unique opportunity for parents to learn strategies for fostering resilience in children. The event is open to all parents.
Monday 10th February - POSTPONED / TO BE RESCHEDULED
1:45-3:00 pm: Presentation for Parents – Navigating Safely Through the Social Media Maze
A presentation for parents about social media and its impact on children’s mental health, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.
STAFF EVENT
Tuesday 11th February
A staff meeting led by Mrs. Lavidas on the topic of "Stress and Compassion," helping educators to manage stress while nurturing students' emotional needs.
This initiative is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness, foster resilience, and support both children and adults in understanding the vital role mental health plays in our everyday lives. By coming together as a community, we can ensure that our children grow up feeling empowered, informed, and mentally strong.
For more information, and to register for workshops,
please visit the Events section of St. Catherine's Connect.
