College-wide Wellbeing Awareness Events
In the Michaelmas term we celebrate Black History Month with a series of assemblies and awareness drives. This year, the theme was Celebrating the Changemakers and involved talks, society meetings, drama recitals and even included a festival of musical performances throughout the College grounds. The Lent term sees the launch of DC Pride month with a fantastic programme of events around the College that celebrate inclusivity and challenge discrimination that many communities have faced and still have to face.
There are a number of events that take place annually to allow the College community to collectively explore wellbeing and mental health. As a College, we mark and celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Week. We usually follow the Mental Health Foundation’s yearly theme for the week. At a time in the school year when many of our pupils are preparing for examinations, this week provides the necessary platform, space and time to remind us to focus on our mental health. We consider themes such as being heard, connecting with others, and how nature and your environment can enhance mental health. The Year 11s also have a designated Mental Health Awareness Day where they take part in a range of activities that encourage them to think about the resources and approaches that they can actively use to support their wellbeing. We also mark World Mental Health Day in October with morning activities and awareness campaigns.
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