Book of the Week – Kindness Grows
Angry words cause a crack to open up, but find out what happens when kindness begins to blossom in this thought-provoking book by award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup.
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Open in new tab Book of the Week – Perfectly Norman
Norman has always been normal, perfectly normal… So he is very surprised to have wings suddenly one day! He has the most fun ever trying them out high in the sky and flying with the birds, until he has to go indoors for dinner. What will his parents think? What will everyone else? Normal feels the safest plan to hide his magnificent wings is with a big duffel coat, but hiding the wings that make him different proves tricky and upsetting. Can Norman ever truly be himself?
Wellbeing Wednesday: Nutrition
Tips for wellness from our Mental Health In Schools Team
“Let food be thy medicine and thy medicine shall be thy food.” – Hippocrates
Nutrition
Nutrition refers to the nutrients in food and how our body uses them to stay strong and healthy. There are lots of positive benefits for our physical health, nutrition is also really important for our mental health!
Our brain works hard taking care of our thoughts, movements, breathing, heartbeat and senses (even when we are sleeping!), so we must fuel our brain with nutritious foods to help us function. This can help us to think clearly, increase our energy levels and support concentration. What we eat also affects our mood too!
Our tips:
- Get involved in the cooking – Can you help your parent/carer to prepare dinner? This can
be a fun way to spend time with others and learn a new skill. - Make it fun – There are lots of different ways different foods can be prepared. You could try
experimenting putting different food together to see what you like and don’t like. - Try something new – When was the last time you tried a new food? It can be exciting to find
out what food we like and don’t like. Also, our tastes can change as we grow and develop. See
if you can set yourself a challenge to try a new food this week. - Keep Hydrated – Dehydration could lead to headaches, difficulty focusing and may impact
sleep. Try to ensure you are regularly drinking water, it can be useful to bring a bottle of water
to school every day to remind you to stay hydrated!
Please contact [email protected] for information and advice about mental health and well-being for your child and your family.
Book of the Week – Little Glow
From the window of a cosy house in a seaside town, a lonely little candle looks out onto the world. Throughout the year, the small flame watches on as families use different kinds of light to celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Halloween and Christmas.
Little Glow is amazed by the bolder bright lights and yearns to light up the skyline in the same way. But as a family gather one evening, the flickering flame realises that even a small, quiet glow has huge importance.
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This time next week will be the first day of school for everyone and we’re looking forward to seeing you all! If you are looking to book wraparound care, either before school or after school, please see below a letter from ClubsComplete.