Wellbeing for All
This term our Wellbeing theme is 'Be Proud' (of who you are). This theme embraces the concept that being proud of your accomplishments and who you are should be part of your everyday thinking. Tutors will be working with their tutees on a series of activities to help them understand who they are and how they can embrace their achievements.
- Pride and self-confidence come from healthy self-esteem, a positive belief in oneself, i.e. talents and accomplishments.
- Students should know that low self-esteem can also make it hard to feel proud of ourselves, and may even cause mental health issues.
- To improve their ability to feel proud of themselves, they can use some simple strategies to challenge negative thoughts and build up their confidence.
- Mental/Emotional Benefits: Patting themselves on the back for a “job” well done can increase their self-love, confidence, and self-respect. Personal satisfaction may boost self-assurance, mood, sleep, self-esteem, and their overall sense of wellbeing.
- Physical benefits: A sense of accomplishment has positive effects on the body. It can increase energy and resilience and make us more productive.
- Students should consider the concept that imperfection can and should be embraced and be something to be proud of.
This week we have been exploring Refugee week in our assemblies. Refugee Week 2022 is 20–26 June and is coordinated by Counterpoints Arts. In our assemblies we have explored the theme of ‘Healing’. Through creativity and conversations, Refugee Week 2022 is a celebration of community, mutual and self-care, and celebrates the human ability to start again.
More details about Refugee week can be found at: Home | Refugee Week
For more tips and information about looking after your child’s mental health go to
www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/
Online Safety
The guide below on cross-platform sharing of inappropriate content helps parents/carers understand a little more on how we can protect young people from inappropriate content. Some songs or videos aren’t suitable for youngsters. When things like these begin trending online, it can be difficult to prevent children accidently stumbling across them – especially if they use a range of platforms, like online games, social media, streaming sites or messaging apps. A trend can originate in one online space and rapidly spread to other platforms or via chat apps. The frightening Huggy Wuggy character, for instance, first emerged as part of a game on Steam; now there are parody songs on TikTok, videos on YouTube and more than 45,000 results for #huggywuggy on Instagram. In the guide, there are tips on a number of potential risks such as accidental exposure, inappropriate language and unsuitable videos.
This is part of our Online Platforms and Social Media categories.
Metaverse
‘Metaverse’ is a relatively new term to many, however the concept has been around for some time. Videogames, for example, use many aspects of the metaverse; avatars, digital currency, mini-games, and open communication. A metaverse can also take many forms; Fortnite can be seen as a metaverse, as is Roblox. Put simply, a metaverse is an online environment where people interact, play games and express themselves. Away from traditional videogames, there are newer and more ‘dedicated’ metaverses such as Decentraland, The Sandbox and Somnium Space which are akin to Second Life.
In the Metaverse guide below, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as anonymity, psychological impact and unsafe areas.
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