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Stantonbury
International School
Wellbeing
Wednesday
13/01/2021
Wellbeing
Support
T
he COVID-19 pandemic is an
uncertain time for all of us. With
this in mind, we want to make
sure that our students and their families
know what help and support is available
so that we can get through this time
together. We would like to share some
tips around mental health and wellbeing,
and some guidance on where you can
access further support if needed
Whilst we are all in this together, our experiences may be very
different and it is important to know that our worries and
feelings are valid, whatever they may be. There is help
available for both students and families in these difficult
times.
We have an email service that is
monitored by our wellbeing team
in school hours, so if you need
advice, guidance or simply a listening
ear, then please do get in touch.
If you email reachout@stantonbury.org.uk
with your name, preferred contact method and
reason for reaching out, we can ensure that an
appropriate member of staff can respond.
Simple During this pandemic, you
may be feeling a lot of
different emotions. This is
okay. We all have different
Steps
ways of coping, but here are
some simple tips to help you
stay mentally well
throughout this time.
Try something new
Keep a routine
Trying something new can help distract you
As more of us will be spending an increased from how you are feeling. If you are spending
amount of time at home, it can be easy to a lot of time indoors it can feel repetitive and
lose a sense of routine in our life. Human mundane, so trying something new can bring
beings thrive on routine and it’s important to a bit of variety to your day. Why not explore a
maintain this. Even by ensuring we get up at new skill? Perhaps something like cooking –
a set time or by setting small achievable goals you could even try out this weeks’ recipe)
for each day. This can increase our feelings of
productivity and boost our wellbeing. Self-care
It is so important to look after yourself to
optimise your health and happiness. Try
Stay connected
eating healthy, drinking plenty of water and
The way we are able to connect to others has
taking some time out to do something you
changed significantly, but it is still so enjoy.
important to take time to stay connected to
family and friends. Good relationships are Limit news time
important for your mental wellbeing as they While staying up to date on local and national
help build a sense of belonging, provide news is useful, a constant stream of “disaster”
emotional support and increase our feelings news can elevate your stress levels and trigger
of self-worth. symptoms like low mood, anxiety and trouble
sleeping. Limit the time you spend checking
the news and try to follow social media
Get outdoors
accounts that keep you positive and make you
If you can go outside, whilst adhering to the
smile. Accounts like @the_happy_broadcast
current guidelines, you may find going for a
or @thehappynewspaper only post good news
walk, run or bike ride really helpful. Being stories.
outside can reduce stress and improve our
Sleep
overall wellbeing.
As a result of the lockdown restrictions, a lot
of us have been stripped of our normal daily
Exercise routines. This change has also impacted our
Being active is not only great for your sleep. A good night sleep is so important for
physical health, it can also improve your our mental health. If you are struggling you
mental wellbeing. Exercise causes a chemical could try to switch off screen time 30 minutes
change in your brain which can help to before bed, try and go to bed at the same time
positively change your mood. each day and avoid naps in the day. There are
also several apps which can help with your
sleep.
Additional
Support
MIND www.mind.org.uk
Young Minds www.youngminds.org.uk
LGBT https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ and
http://qalliance.org.uk/
YiS https://www.mkyis.org.uk/ Counselling
and wellbeing support for young people
Phone Samaritans – call 116 123
Child Bereavement UK
Apps www.childbereavementuk.org
Childline www.childline.org.uk 0800 11 11
A part of me Kooth www.kooth.com (confidential online
counselling service for young people)
https://apartofme.app/ Shout – https://giveusashout.org/ Text
SHOUT to 85258 to access a free text
(Bereavement and loss)
service for anyone in crisis.
Calm Harm app MK ACT Domestic Violence
info@MK-ACT.org
https://calmharm.co.uk/
icaSH - Sexual health information
(Self-harm support/distraction) icash.nhs.uk
Papyrus www.papyrus-uk.org/
Headspace
(prevention of young suicide)
https://www.headspace.com/ BEAT www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Service Six www.servicesix.co.uk
(Mindfulness/relaxation app) (wellbeing support for young people in MK)
Websites
Recipe W
ith most places now
closed due to the
current COVID-19
outbreak, you may be looking for
Of Week activities to keep yourselves
active, engaged, and entertained
whilst at home. Cooking is great
as it can be fun, increases
Spaghetti Bolognese confidence and improves diet,
Prep Time: less than 30 mins which helps boost our wellbeing.
Cooking Time: 30-60 mins Here is an easy recipe for you to
Serves: 4 try!
Method
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil 1. Heat a large saucepan over a medium heat.
400g/14oz beef mince (can be Add a tablespoon of olive oil and once hot,
add the mince and a pinch of salt and
replaced with your mince of pepper. Cook the mince until well browned
choice) over a medium – high heat until it is dark
1 onion, diced brown in colour. Once browned, transfer
the mince to a bowl and set aside.
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2. Add another tablespoon of oil to the
100g/3½oz carrot, grated
saucepan you used to brown the mince in
2 x 400g tin chopped and turn the heat to medium. Add the
tomatoes onions and a pinch of salt and fry gently for
400ml/14fl oz stock (made 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for
another 2 minutes. Add the grated carrot
from stock cube. Ideally beef, then put the mince and any juices from the
but any will do) bowl back into the saucepan.
400g/14oz dried spaghetti 3. Add the tomatoes to the pan and stir well.
salt and pepper Pour in the stock, bring to a simmer and
then reduce the temperature to simmer for
45 minutes.
4. When ready to cook the spaghetti (approx.
10 minutes before the bolognese is ready),
heat a large saucepan of water and add a
pinch of salt. Cook according to the packet
instructions. Once the spaghetti is cooked
through, drain and add to the pan with the
bolognese sauce. Mix well and serve.
Happy
T News
he Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way
people live all around the world, and in some
countries has seriously impacted the ability of
children to access education. One solution comes in the
form of a ‘camel library’ run by Save The Children, which
aims to tackle the problem of children being absent from
school for long periods of time.
The mobile library brings vital books to 22,000 children
in 33 villages across Ethiopia, spending two and a half
days at each site, in which time the camels rest, eat and
have examinations for illness, carried out by their
herders.
Mahadiya, a 13-year-old whose village is being visited weekly by the camel library, told
Save The Children: “When schools were closed, I was very sad. However, the camel
library continued to come to our village and supplied us with storybooks. I feel very
happy and I am now able to borrow and take home the storybook that I would like to
read”.
Weekly Activity
Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental
wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world
around you.
Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help you enjoy
life more and understand yourself better. It can positively change the way you
feel about life and how you approach challenges.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfDTp2GogaQ
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