We are delighted to accept an Investor in Mental Health award to acknowledge our commitment to promoting positive mental health amongst staff and pupils of Phoenix IPS.
As you know, we have been on a journey to promote positive mental and wellbeing for a number of years now and practise is now embedded across the curriculum. Now that we are returning to a new normal following the pandemic we feel this focus is more important than ever.
We practice mindfulness and relaxation regularly and are a PATHS model school. We try to give our pupils opportunity to connect with nature with outdoor learning sessions and promote exercise through a range of approaches including the daily mile.
Some of our teachers undertook an eight week mindfulness course and Year 6 and 7 children enjoyed the aware NI PAWS B programme for development of positive mental health strategies. We offer counselling sessions for children and all our staff undertook rhythmic movement training.
Investors in Mental Health is an initiative from AWARE, the Depression Charity for Northern Ireland, that recognises and celebrates individuals, schools and organisations making significant contributions to improving mental health within their field. It aims to create a community where positive mental health is promoted.
Thankyou to Mrs Mullan who travelled to Belfast today to receive the award on our behalf. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #healthwellbeing #HelloYellow #achievingandcelebratingtogether
