Our whole school theme for this next term is ‘Good to be Me!’ and will be led by the Health and Wellbeing area of learning experience in the first half term, then leading to Expressive Arts for the second half term. This term we will also be involved in Holi celebrations and learning about our role to support ‘National Earth Day’. Class planning sheets which include the EPIC Planning by the pupils will be shared with you shortly. These planning sheets will also highlight the Literacy and Numeracy focus for the half term.

Our next focus week will take place week beginning, February 5^th 2024, during which, the children will explore positive mental health activities for example gratitude journaling, outdoor time, creative expression, guided meditation, positive affirmations to support Children’s Mental Health Week. This year’s theme is ‘My Voice Matters’.

My Voice Matters is about empowering children and young people by providing them with the tools they need to express themselves. When we feel empowered, there’s a positive impact on our wellbeing. Children who feel that their voices are heard and can make a difference have a greater sense of community and self-esteem. We want all our children to be empowered to work together to create a positive change for their mental health and wellbeing. During the week we plan to have an ‘Express yourself’ Day. We’re all different – we all have different things that make us tick and that bring a smile to our face. Express Yourself allows the children to celebrate what makes them unique with an incredibly fun dress-up day. We will give the children an opportunity for example to share their favourite hobby or wear their favourite colour or accessory. Express Yourself is about letting children’s voice shine through and empowering them to tell their own stories!

Click the link below to learn our song all about Good to Be me !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XSEuLbjavc