n As part of the Mental Health Awareness Week, all Year 3 and Year 5 pupils took part in Yoga workshops. One of the most significant ways that yoga increases mobility is by stretching the muscles and joints, and in these sessions the pupils learnt about the importance of movement alongside various mindfulness techniques. Some pupils also had the opportunity of flying on a trapeze, which focussed on coordination and teamwork. In addition, 10 minutes each day was dedicated to every pupil and staff member stopping whatever they were doing and engaging in a period of relaxation – a breathing exercise, a mindfulness technique or a relaxing art task. Wellbeing lessons placed a focus on the theme of ‘movement’ and there were assemblies based on this theme throughout the week.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL
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