Wellbeing
Here in Scoil Phádraig we actively strive to address the wellbeing of our pupils & staff, in all four areas outlined in the Wellbeing Policy Statement and Framework for Practice. These four key areas include:
- Culture & the Environment
- Curriculum
- Relationships & Partnerships
- Policy & Planning
What is Wellbeing?
“Well-being is present when a person realises their potential, is resilient in dealing with the normal stresses of their life, takes care of their physical well-being and has a sense of purpose and belonging to the wider community. It is a fluid way of being and needs nurturing through life.”
WHO 2004
We recently carried out surveys where we welcomed feedback from parents, students & staff alike, on how we could further promote Wellbeing in our school. The results were hugely positive all round. We always welcome your thoughts & ideas on how we can further improve the Wellbeing of our school community, so thank you in advance.
We have a number of current initiatives in our school targeting Wellbeing, which include:
- Children First
- Student Council
- Active Schools’ Committee
- Green Schools’Committee
- Wellbeing Club
- Wellbeing Committee
- Wellbeing Wednesday/Thursday, at the end of each month. This involves music, games & riddles for students & staff.
- Wellbeing Week, before Christmas each year, when we run class & school based competitions, promote random acts of kindness, Kahoot Quizzes for the boys, games, puzzles & riddles etc.
- Special Mention Board ( monthly)
- Attitude to Gratitude ( monthly)
- Anti Bullying Week ( end of October)
- After school clubs
- Class assemblies
- Stay Safe
- RSE
- Resource hours, social groups & SET
- Yard games
- Positive quotes on display in all corridors.
As the mental, physical, spiritual, social & emotional Wellbeing of our school community here in Scoil Phádraig is of utmost importance to us, we always welcome your feedback & ideas in this area. If you require any further information on any of the above, do not hesitate to contact us.
Le meas,
Mary Fennessy & The Wellbeing Team