Why yellow?

World Mental Health Day falls on 10 October each year. The yellow theme comes from YoungMinds, the UK charity behind Hello Yellow, which supports the mental health of children and young people. 

Minds on mental health

The morning focused on learning. Classes took part in lessons on mental health awareness, exploring what good mental health looks like and how to look after yourself. Activities covered positive thinking, resilience and kindness.

Abracadabra in the classroom. Then the magician arrived.

The magician moved from class to class, performing tricks up close and inviting learners to take part. Classrooms filled with laughter and gasps.

Your afternoon, your choice

Learners took charge in the afternoon. Each learner chose from six activities: basketball, Minecraft, arts and crafts, a talent show, a movie afternoon and bingo. Choice gives every learner a way to join in on their own terms, at their own pace.

Stars of the stage

The talent show earns its own mention. We have such talented young people at our school who love to perform. 

Well-being all year round

Health and well-being forms one of the six Areas of Learning and Experience in the Curriculum for Wales. Mental health sits within this area. A day like Hello Yellow gives learners the words to talk about feelings and time to practise strategies they use in class all year.

Thank you to every learner, family and staff member who wore yellow today.

Every learner left today with one more way to look after their mental health.

You can donate to support our school’s fundraising by following this link: https://fundraise.youngminds.org.uk/s/318/6167.

Most importantly, we want to share the resources which YoungMinds offer to support parents and carers if you ever need help and advice.

This includes:
• Online resources (www.youngminds.org.uk/parent)
• A phoneline service for parents and carers to speak to trained professionals if you’re concerned about your children’s mental health: 0808 802 5544 (Open 9.30am-4pm)
• As well as an online chat and email service (www.youngminds.org.uk/parents helpline)