Tips for wellness from our Mental Health In Schools Team
“There are no outsiders in our school” – Andrew Moffat
Inclusion and Belonging
Inclusion means making sure everyone feels welcome, accepted, and valued, no matter their differences. It’s about creating a space where everyone feels like they belong—whether it’s at school, at home, or with friends. Belonging means feeling like you are part of something and that you matter.
How to make others feel included:
- Be Friendly and Approachable: Smile and say hello to people to make them feel welcome.
- Invite Others to Join In: When you’re playing a game or starting a conversation, invite others to join in. This could stop them from feeling left out.
- Listen to Everyone: Take the time to listen to others, showing them that you care about what they say, even if their opinions are different from yours.
- Celebrate Differences: Embrace everyone’s differences and learn from them. It’s what makes us all unique!
- Use Positive Words: Use words that make others feel good, rather than teasing or making fun of them.
- Be Open-Minded: Try to see things from someone else’s point of view, to help build respect and connection.
Tips for feeling like you belong:
- Be Yourself – Don’t try to change who you are to fit in. You belong just as you are!
- Find Your Tribe – Surround yourself with people who support and accept you. Finding people
with similar interests to you can be a great place to start. - Take Care of Others – When you make others feel like they belong, you help create a sense of
belonging for yourself too
Please contact [email protected] for information and advice about mental health and well-being for your child and your family.