Amber Flag
The Pieta Amber Flag Initiative recognises the individual efforts of primary and secondary schools, youthreach, third level institutions, community groups and clubs to create healthy, inclusive environments that support mental well-being.
Lanesborough Primary School will be applying for the Pieta Amber Flag during this school year. We hope to be involved in initiatives throughout the school year that promote well-being and positive mental health
Lanesborough Primary School will be applying for the Pieta Amber Flag during this school year. We hope to be involved in initiatives throughout the school year that promote well-being and positive mental health
Our aims and objectives are…
- To create Amber Flag notice boards in the school, promoting positive mental health strategies.
- To hold a fundraising event for Pieta House and a Wellbeing Week to promote positive mental health in our school
- To organise a six week Yoga Journey for all classes.
- To hold a ‘Design a Poster’ competition within the school to raise awareness of positive mental health strategies.
Amber Flag Committee 2021/22:
Katrina Lipstova
Kallie Herbert
Karol Makiela
Maral Russell
Joanna Healy
Senan Cox
Andrew O' Sullivan
Filip Makiela
Mikolaj Woloweic
Annalisa Casey
Emily Lipstova
Katrina Lipstova
Kallie Herbert
Karol Makiela
Maral Russell
Joanna Healy
Senan Cox
Andrew O' Sullivan
Filip Makiela
Mikolaj Woloweic
Annalisa Casey
Emily Lipstova
Well-Being Check-In
Students from 3rd - 6th class participated in a Well-Being Check-In webinar with Fiona Foreman author of Weaving Well-Being programme. During this webinar, students had the opportunity to reflect on 2021 through a series of 8 well being questions. Each student got the opportunity to focus on their inner strengths. The webinar was enjoyed by all.
Students from 3rd - 6th class participated in a Well-Being Check-In webinar with Fiona Foreman author of Weaving Well-Being programme. During this webinar, students had the opportunity to reflect on 2021 through a series of 8 well being questions. Each student got the opportunity to focus on their inner strengths. The webinar was enjoyed by all.
Yoga
Our six week Yoga for schools journey has commenced with Caroline from Bewell yoga. During this six week programme, we will embark on a journey around the world. Each week we will travel to faraway lands and on each adventure we will meet some of our favourite animals.
Week 1: The Forest
Week 2: The Ocean
Week 3 : The Jungle
Week 4: The Arctic
Week 5: The Desert
Week 6: Animal
Yoga helps reduce anxiety and stress in children. It helps improve focus, memory, self-esteem, academic performance. Yoga improves balance, strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity in children.
All Classes continue to complete the Daily Mile each day. The children enjoy it and participate happily.
Friendship February
Friendship February is a fun chance to encourage all pupils to take part in 2 acts of Friendship a day during one week in February.
Five Ways To Wellbeing
Connect -
Make time each day to Connect. Connect with the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbours
Be Active
Look for ways to be active everyday.
Take Notice
Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling.
Learn
Try something new.
Give
Giving to others is good for you.
Mental Health Ireland
Wellbeing Week : 3rd - 9th May 2022
Wellbeing Homework Grid
Amber Flag Poster Competition
Title of the poster - What makes me Happy!
Here are the winners from 1st - 6th Class. Well done everyone!
Some of the beautiful drawings that were created.
Rainbow Breathing
Use this breath to develop focus and feel calm and awake for the day.
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JellyFish Breathing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R72VolYC93Q
Bird Breathing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0Ueql4b83E
Dandelion Breathing
Use this breath to build confidence and release worry.
Sit up and let your spine grow tall.
Imagine a soft dandelion flower.
Take a deep breath in
and then blow the air out slowly,
sending the seeds into the air.
Repeat three times.
Sit up and let your spine grow tall.
Imagine a soft dandelion flower.
Take a deep breath in
and then blow the air out slowly,
sending the seeds into the air.
Repeat three times.