This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week theme is Know Yourself, Grow Yourself.

The more we can understand about ourselves, the more prepared we are to express our emotions and take on life’s ups and downs. Being self-aware means getting to know and understand what we are good at, what we find difficult, our likes and dislikes, what makes us feel JOY and what may cause us SADNESS. It is also about understanding what makes us unique and our fears, hopes and dreams. As we build a sense of self, we grow in our ability to connect with others, as well as develop our skills and talents. It is with this basis we can form strong and healthy relationships, from early childhood right through to adulthood and are equipped to cope with the challenges that life brings our way.

During the week, the children were encouraged to think about their strengths and set goals for the future. We also introduced Bright Spots where we acknowledge other people's strengths and the power of a positive comment.

The highlight of the week has to be our new Loose Parts Play where children could rediscover the joy of play, creativity and construction whilst being safe.