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The grounds are springing back to life as we prepare to welcome students for the start of the Summer Term next week - even if blue skies are currently fleeting! 🌱🌷🪻 https://t.co/nPSU6LIJqC
An annual end of term tradition, this year’s whole School Baton Race was won by Holdgate for Seniors, Founder’s for Inters and Lambe’s for the Juniors. In time honoured fashion, winning Houses were presented with their trophies by the youngest members of the SVS community. 🏃🏽♀️ https://t.co/5Ag0X9o3FF
This week, a number of our Lower Sixth pupils successfully completed their Level 1 Mental Health First Aid training. It was a real pleasure to work with such engaged, thoughtful young people. Each pupil demonstrated genuine care and empathy and it is heartening to see our young people take such genuine interest in promoting kindness, awareness and wellbeing within their community.
Here is what some of the pupils had to say about their experience:
“I felt like I acquired the skills to help myself and others if anyone needs it”
“It made me realise how common mental health challenges are, and that starting a conversation can make a big difference.”
“The session helped me reflect on my own wellbeing too. It reminded me that looking after others starts with looking after ourselves”.
Looking ahead, on Monday 2nd December, we are delighted to welcome a guest speaker from ‘It Happens Education’, who will deliver age-appropriate sessions to our Fifth and Sixth Form pupils. These sessions aim to promote awareness, informed choices and practical safety strategies. Below is an overview of the content that will be covered.
Fifth Form – Harm Reduction
- Understanding nicotine products: smoking, vaping and pouches
- Alcohol awareness
- Cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids (including edibles)
- Peer influence
- Harm reduction strategies & skills
Lower Sixth – Spiking Deep Dive
- What is spiking and what does the law say?
- Different types of spiking
- Pupil insights and lived experiences
- Recognising the signs
- How and where to seek help
Upper Sixth – The Next Chapter
- Navigating life away from home
- Building new friendships and facing new challenges
- Travelling and gap years
- Freshers’/Welcome Week preparation
- Understanding substance use: Drug, Set and Setting
- Accessing support services while at university or travelling
This month on the Teen Tips Wellbeing Hub, the focus is on understanding mental illness in children and young people. By accessing the wellbeing hub you will find videos, guides and resources to help deepen your understanding and confidence in supporting your child’s wellbeing.
This month’s contributors include:
- Alicia Drummond, Founder and CEO of The Wellbeing Hub
- Isa Robinson, Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and Nutritional Therapist (BANT, CNHC)
- Professor Bernadka Dubicka, Chair of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Hull York Medical School