Our Well-being Ambassadors met on Wednesday 11 November in the Science classroom. The group represents learners across all three of our sites: Bryncoch, Theodore Road and Velindre. Learners chaired the meeting and took the notes.

The group started by checking last term’s jobs. Both are done. The ambassadors told every class to wear yellow for Hello Yellow Day on Friday 9 October. They also set up a Google Classroom for the well-being committee.

Next, learners talked about what helps them feel good in school. They named woodwork lessons, Zones of Regulation and check-ins through the day. Outdoor learning came up often: forest school, Duke of Edinburgh, surfing and Down to Earth.

Learners shared ideas to make school better too. Some want more challenge in their learning. Others asked for five calm minutes after break and lunch, with sensory lights, music or Calm Me videos. The ambassadors will take this idea to our senior leadership team.

Friday 13 November is our Children in Need non-uniform day. Learners on every site are invited to come in their own clothes and bring a £1 donation. The ambassadors are visiting classes this week to spread the word. Other fundraising ideas include a classroom dance party, an animal visit, a movie afternoon and a Minecraft afternoon.

The ambassadors will also post a regular well-being top tip for staff on Google Classroom.

Diolch, Well-being Ambassadors. Your voice shapes our school.