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Our Lady of Good Counsel National School, Johnstown, Dun Laoghaire

Wellbeing - Our School – Our Story

Creating a culture..

• Culture – beliefs, perceptions, relationships, attitudes and

written and unwritten rules that shape and influence everything about how our school functions….

• The narrative of our school, our way of being
• School community – pupils, staff, parents, BOM and wider

community where we support all, some and a few in different ways, all contribute to culture-collective responsibility

Positive Outcomes for Wellbeing

Reflection

How did we get here? Stop and consider Start small Conversations Start the journey Set goals Re-aligned along way Invest in Relationships

Culture in our school

• What is our school culture?
• What does it look like?
• What are the visible signs?
• How do we contribute to this

culture?

• How can we improve our school

culture?

• Uplifting
• Welcoming to adults and children
• Positive relationships
• Support for all
• Attractive environment
• Respect and kindness
• High expectations
• Celebration

Wellbeing Guidelines – Primary School

• Promotion of wellbeing critical

to success in school and life, integral to curriculum.

• Safe and supportive environment

in which to build and enhance life skills and build resilience.

• Strong sense of connectedness to
• ur school
• Developing a whole school

approach

• Social, Personal and Health

Education(SPHE)

Journey… an act of travelling from one place to the next, trek, voyage, cruise

Life is a journey

• Lessons / Hardships
• Heartaches and headaches
• Joys and celebrations / Special moments /Discoveries

Health Promotion School Approach

• A way of thinking and working that is adopted by all in the school to

make it the best possible place to learn, work and play.

Wellbeing Staff

Restorative Practice Coaching and Mentoring Mindfulness Positive Psychology/CPD Fun: Running Group Book Club Johnstown Bake off

Pupils…

• What does wellbeing look like for pupils?

“Finding your tribe…….”

Health Promotion Approach

• “a way of thinking and working that is adopted by all in the

school to make it the best possible place to learn, work and play.”

• (Queensland 2005)

Integrated Curriculum

..recognising the richness and uniqueness of

the individual learner and the importance of quality teaching and learning experiences.

Pupils

Reflections Pupil voice Student Council Coiste Ghlas Active School Coiste Morning Check-in Buddy System Yard Buddies

Programmes Restorative Practice Incredible Years Fun Friends Friends for Life Mindfulness Weaving Wellbeing Braincalm

Our learners

• Mixed profile – adults and children
• Mainstream and complex needs
• Jigsaw – we all belong - Sing together – “This is Me” /”You can

count on me”

• Creating an inclusive society
• Performance – adults and children
• Our school garden (Staff Room)
• Sensory Audit