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? • Uplifting • What does it look like? • Welcoming to adults and children • What are the visible signs? • Positive relationships • How do we contribute to this • Support for all culture? • Attractive environment • How can we improve our school • Respect and kindness culture? • High expectations • Celebration
Wellbeing Guidelines – Primary School • Promotion of wellbeing critical • Strong sense of connectedness to to success in school and life, our school integral to curriculum. • Developing a whole school • Safe and supportive environment approach in which to build and enhance • Social, Personal and Health life skills and build resilience. 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
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