Mental Health First Aid Training Day

Mental Health First Aid Training Day

We were lucky enough to be invited to complete a Mental Health First Aid Training Day on Tuesday 27th September 2022 . We decided to take two children- Bitsy and Joshua- who were chosen due to their qualities within school. The two children along with Mr Coates visited Whitefield Infant School in Nelson, where we were met by other ‘Mental Health Champions’ from the other 12 SWAT schools. 

The leader of the session was World Champion and 10x British Champion Inline Skater Jenna Downing. She shared her inspirational story with all of use. She talked about how she battled against prejudicial behaviour from a young age, given she was one of the only female skaters in Britain. In additions she shared how her and her families’ mentality got her through the times, when times were hard. 

As part of the day the children completed a variety of team building activities, including a Dragon’s Den style activity where they had to pitch an idea of a club which would support children’s feelings and mental health. 

Our children have decided to run a club during Autumn 2 which. The will involve raising awareness of mental health in children and giving the children techniques to help them cope with stress and pressure whether it be at school or home. 

The children really enjoyed the experience- especially working with other ‘Mental Health Champions’ from schools in Burnley. They are now looking forward to the next meeting.

Useful Dates

Mar
25
Mon
9:05 am Y6 Trout Release
Y6 Trout Release
Mar 25 @ 9:05 am – 3:15 pm
Y6 Trout Release
on Monday 25 March Y6 will be at Towneley Park where they will be releasing Trout into the river
3:15 pm Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Mar 25 @ 3:15 pm – 3:55 pm
Choir Rehearsal
from Monday 11 September and then every week to the end of the academic year [excluding holidays]
3:15 pm Y1 & Y2 Fundamental Games
Y1 & Y2 Fundamental Games
Mar 25 @ 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
Y1 & Y2 Fundamental Games
from Monday 19 February and then every week until Monday 25 March
Mar
26
Tue
all-day Spring Term Swimming
Spring Term Swimming
Mar 26 all-day
Spring Term Swimming
Year 4 will be swimming this term starting on Tuesday 09 January and every Tuesday thereafter until Tuesday 26 March
9:30 am KS2 Easter Church Service
KS2 Easter Church Service
Mar 26 @ 9:30 am
KS2 Easter Church Service
on Tuesday 26 March from 9.30am at St Catherine’s Church for the children in Y3, Y4, Y5 & Y6, parents/carers, grandparents and friends are invited to join us
3:15 pm Y2, Y3 & Y4 Games Club
Y2, Y3 & Y4 Games Club
Mar 26 @ 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
Y2, Y3 & Y4 Games Club
from Tuesday 20 February and then every week until Tuesday 26 March
Mar
27
Wed
8:35 am Parent/Carer Stay & Read Sessions
Parent/Carer Stay & Read Sessions
Mar 27 @ 8:35 am – 9:00 am
Parent/Carer Stay & Read Sessions
starting Wednesday 17 January from 8.35am to 9.00am in the classroom and weekly thereafter
Mar
28
Thu
3:15 pm Easter Holiday
Easter Holiday
Mar 28 @ 3:15 pm
Easter Holiday
on Thursday 28 March at 3.15pm school closes for the Easter Holiday
3:15 pm Y4, Y5 & Y6 Cricket Club
Y4, Y5 & Y6 Cricket Club
Mar 28 @ 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
Y4, Y5 & Y6 Cricket Club
From Thursday 22 February and then every week until Thursday 28 March

Contact

Oxford Road, Burnley BB11 3HP

Tel: 01282 437277

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