Why is mental health important to your school?
Good mental health is important so that pupils are able to access and engage in their learning and develop healthy relationships with their peers.
The school's #HelloYellow journey
Why did you take part and how did you celebrate?
We took part in #HelloYellow because it enhanced the College’s key values. It maintains a focus on wellbeing which embeds the ethos of the College. The College has supported the work of #HelloYellow since 2016.
In the prep school, we had an assembly and teachers followed up in class. The children and staff came to school wearing a splash of yellow. Year 2 made worry dolls so that they could share their worries and release any anxieties they may be feeling. Years 3, 4 & 5 made self-soothe boxes as suggested on the website.
In the senior school an assembly was led by the college’s mental health action group with a focus on being active to help rebalance our thoughts, and the adults and students who you could talk to if you had a problem.
Students then completed a skipping session to promote wellbeing through physical activity.
About St. Joseph’s College & St Joseph’s College Prep School
Tell us about your school
We are an independent school for ages 2-18 pupils, from nursery to sixth form.
There are 600 pupils, including a boarding community.
What three words describe your school?
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Aspiration
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Respect
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Confidence
Meet more of our fundraisers
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Alex D'Arbost ran a Madrid marathon and wrote his own mental health poetry book.
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Westgate Primary School took part in #HelloYellow on World Mental Health Day 2022.
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Michael Evans is walking the full circumnavigation of Spain.
