Health and Wellbeing

At St John Fisher Primary we are really passionate about supporting children and parents to think and talk about both physical and mental health. A big part of good mental health is learning to understand and process our emotions; so this page has tips, ideas and links, for creative ways of chatting about and handling emotions.

We all have times when we have low Mental Wellbeing, where we feel stressed, upset or find it difficult to cope and as a school we offer different levels of support. 

For more information on the support we can offer contact our Pastoral and Safeguarding Lead, Mrs Smith

email: pastoral.stjohnfisher@haltonlearning.net

 

LATEST NEWS:

Henry Workshops - Feb 1/2 term 2024

The next lot of HENRY workshops are running in Runcorn during the February half term for parents and carers.

Do you have a child under 12? 

Would you like to understand more about your child’s behaviour and what can drive their decisions? 

Would you like to learn some top tips on how to eat well for less and get more for your money? 

Join either of our workshops to discover more.

Further information and how to book on is on the posters attached at the bottom of this page. 

Alternatively, you can email HIT@halton.gov.uk for more information

 

Early Spring 2024 Healthy Schools Parents newsletter: https://padlet.com/HaltonHIT/iw9mrhyhqdhplylc

Above is the link for the Healthy Schools Newsletter for the 2024 early spring term. 
 
Padlet is a virtual bulletin board, which enables us to share more content, news and information in a much more flexible and user friendly way.
 
 

 

Here are our top 10 tips to help maintain good wellbeing and mental health:

1. Routine

Try and keep to some sort of routine throughout the week. We all love to lie in but getting up at a normal time will help you feel better and give you the rest of the day to enjoy and complete any tasks you may have.

2. Keep talking

It is difficult not being able to see friends and family however social media when used appropriately can be an extremely good way of keeping in touch with those you love! Always remember to #bekind

3. Exercise

There is a reason why the government allow exercise, this is because it is an excellent way to maintain good mental and physical health. This might be going for a walk, run, Joe Wicks workout, football in your garden and even TikTok dances!

4. Set yourself a project

Now is a great time to set yourself a challenge to achieve over time. It might be a new fitness challenge, craft, reorganising your bedroom, doing things for others, gardening or DIY project,.

5. Sleep

A good nights sleep is critical in feeling well the next day. So put your phones away at a set time and aim to get 7hours minimum each night.

6. Healthy eating

Eating sensibly will help our body and minds to stay active and healthy. Remember to drink lots of water and try where possible to have a balanced diet.

7. Limit news content

Coronavirus news is everywhere! Often newspapers and the media can make us worry and become anxious. It is ok to stay in touch with what is going on from trustworthy sources but limit how much you do this!

8. Take time to relax

You have more time on your hands than you are used to. It is a perfect time to spend time with your family in your household, watch a movie, listen to music, read a book, draw or paint.

9. Keep your mind active

Playing a game, doing a puzzle, quiz or your schoolwork are all examples of great ways to keep your mind active and engaged.

10. Spend time together as a family

It's so easy to let the busyness of the day and the technology around you steal your precious family time, but spending time together and sharing activities together creates bonds, builds relationships and helps children and parents feel they belong in the family.

 

Some helpful websites can be found below for both adults and children.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/

https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/wellbeing-resources-for-families/

https://www.happymaps.co.uk/

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

 

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St John Fisher Primary School

About Us

We strive for our school to be a happy place where all children learn in a safe and secure environment. We are committed to developing the talents and skills of every child to enable them to achieve the best that they can. We also wish to nurture their spiritual and personal development so that they become caring and responsible citizens. Every member of our school family is respected and valued for the unique individual they are.

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Edward Street, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0BW

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0151 424 7794

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sec.stjohnfisher@haltonlearning.net

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Office Manager: Andrea Coombes

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