Students enjoy feel good factor
STUDENTS and staff took part in activities to support their physical and mental wellbeing.
Beech Hall School, in Tytherington, held its first wellbeing day with infant, junior and senior pupils.
They took part in workshops involving five steps to feeling good - to be active, connect with themselves, learn new skills, give to others and be more mindful.
As part of these workshops, students undertook random acts of kindness, which saw them write down promises and positive affirmations to their fellow classmates.
There were also yoga sessions with instructor Emma Townley, designed to help the students restore their energy and concentration.
Emma said: “Often when children are so busy with lots of activities and school work, they don’t take the time to rest and breathe consciously.
”Yoga is about self care and learning to quieten the mind, so by teaching the students these simple mindfulness techniques.
”We hope they feel more confident to practice them in their daily lives.”
Alex Rangayah, aged 10, said: “I enjoyed the meditating as it helped to clear my mind and I also loved the downward dog as it stretched out my body.”
Headmaster James Allen added: “It was a happy, enlightening and uplifting day. I have heard lots of children giggle and laugh.
“At Beech Hall School the wellbeing of our pupils is of the utmost importance which is why we have had this day and will continually seek ways to support their mental health.”