St Thomas More Catholic School
God's servant first
To mark mental health awareness week, our new mental health ambassadors have been introduced to the school community and have delivered assemblies across all year groups. This team of students completed training last half term, learning about the 4 stages of mental health, recognising the Continue reading …
According to the charity The Mental Health Foundation, issues around mental health are affecting one in 6 children. Figures from the BBC are suggesting that children are now waiting more than two months to access mental health services for children. It is a difficult time for Continue reading …
A selection of links, videos and resources to help students with their mental health and well-being. Continue reading …
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 18-24 May 2020. The theme is kindness. For more information on Mental Health Awareness Week, see the Mental Health Foundation website. Mental Health Minute The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are just two of Continue reading …
A list of useful helplines and websites concerning safeguarding, health and support for pupils and parents/carers. Continue reading …
St Thomas More Staff Wellbeing Committee are selling Noggin Sport hats. Noggin Sport are a community interest company dedicated to raising awareness of the effects of mental health and mental illness in sport through their headware and t-shirt range. Continue reading …
As parents and carers you can expect the challenge included in your child’s classwork and homework to increase, particularly the further up the school they progress. It is an expectation that both are completed to the best of your child’s ability. Since September we have Continue reading …
This year’s theme for Mental Health Week is ‘body image’. During form time students will be taking part in a range of different activities and discussions to promote positive body image and encourage students to talk about their mental health. Continue reading …
‘Body image’ is a term that can be used to describe how we think and feel about our bodies. Our thoughts and feelings about our bodies can impact us throughout our lives, affecting, more generally, the way we feel about ourselves and our mental health and wellbeing. Continue reading …
Some stress and anxiety is normal, but if you find that stress is becoming a problem then you might need to take steps to deal with it. You might find our list of stress-busting tips helpful. If you continue to feel stressed or anxious, you Continue reading …