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St Patrick's Primary School, Ardboe, Dungannon
RESPECT As we begin our school year, it is important that we set out our standards for respect from the beginning. Simple things like a smile, good eye contact or a “hello” can make a huge difference when forming relationships with new friends and helping others. Small gestures towards others show that you value them and will help to build respect. In the month of September we will be focusing on the Christian value - RESPECT. This is also one of our Key School values. As a whole school community, we will be discussing what RESPECT means and what it should look like within each classroom. We will be looking at: How we show respect for each other and adults in the school community. How children are encouraged to value and respect their own and other people’s belongings. How children are encouraged to show tolerance by accepting feelings, habits or beliefs, racial or ethnic origins that are different from their own. What patience, kindness and good manners should look like in our classroom.   [Open Document] | ☕ Coffee Morning ☕ - Friends Of Mullinahoe - Coffee Morning on Sunday 28th of September from 12.00 - 2.00 pm in the Ardboe Community Centre. [Open Image]
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Children’s Mental Health Week

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9th Feb 2025

Children's Mental Health Week 2025 took place from 3-9 February 2025.

The theme for 2025 is Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, with the aim to equip and empower children to embrace self-awareness and explore what it means to them. We want children to discover how getting to know who they are can help them build resilience, grow and develop.

Saint Patrick’s is also proud to be a ‘Take 5’ school and this model helps us to maintain and nurture our emotional well-being. 

There are five simple steps to help maintain and improve your wellbeing. As a school we try to build these into our daily routine– we think of them as our ‘five a day’ for wellbeing.

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We connect with the people around us: family, friends, colleagues and neighbours at home, work, school or in our local community.  Building these connections is vital to enriching our lives. 

 

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Activity is built into every school day.  Exercising makes you feel good. Most importantly, discover a physical activity that you enjoy; Small amounts of physical activity will make a big difference. 

 

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It is important to take time and take notice of the things around us. Look for something beautiful or something unusual. Savour the moment, whether you are on a walk, eating lunch or with friends. Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling. 

 

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The old saying "Every day is a school day" comes to mind.  Don’t be afraid to try something new! Set a challenge you will enjoy. Learning new things will make you more confident, as well as being fun to do.

 

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Our pupils, staff and families show kindness, give their time and join in with activities willingly. Do something nice for a friend or stranger, thank someone, smile, volunteer your time or consider joining a group.  Seeing yourself and your happiness linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding. 

 

Connect - with people around me

Be Active - in a way I enjoy

Take Notice - of my surroundings

Keep Learning - new skills

Give - what I can when I can.

 

Every day this week, all the classes will focus on aspects of Well-being and we have agreed that for this week we will be focusing on:
😊 Mindful Monday
😊 Thankful Tuesday
😊 Wellbeing Wednesday
😊 Thoughtful Thursday and
😊 Friendly Friday