Celebrating positive mental health
LAST week in McEgan College the pupils and staff took part in a vibrant Positive Mental Health Week.
Many activities were organised throughout the week to promote well being.
The school was delighted to welcome back Danny Zumba (Danny Payne), a past pupil of McEgan College, who returned to the school to perform his lively Zumba Class for both staff and pupils. Many pupils took part in the 24 hour mobile phone detox.
Lunchtime walks were organised and HIIT and meditation classes were facilitated by staff members.
Good Food Mood was organised throughout the week during break times.
Students wore odd shoes to school to show solidarity for those with mental health issues, which is based on the well known slogan “Walk in my shoes”.
Staff members dressed up in the McEgan Uniform which proved to be a great hit. Guest speakers from Aware and SEAMcEgan
CAD were invited to speak to the students. Transition Year Pupils created a powerful video called Heroes and Ghosts, which is available to view on the school’s Facebook page via YouTube.
Unfortunately the week was cut short due to Storm Emma and the effects of The Beast from the East.
Pupils said a huge thank you to Ms Murphy who co-ordinated the events and to Pat Relihan who made a fabulous cake which was raffled as part of the Random Acts of Kindness. Over €900 euro was raised for Pieta House during Positive Mental Health Week.