UNCRC Article 24: Every child has the right to the best possible health.
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, the children explored this year’s theme, “This Is My Happy Place,” by reflecting on the people, places, and experiences that help them feel safe, connected, and valued. We focused on the idea of belonging—understanding where we feel we fit and what supports our wellbeing.
Class 1
The children in Class 1 created their own personal belonging maps, choosing to include places, groups, activities, or even non‑physical spaces — such as feelings, memories, or moments — where they feel most at ease. This activity encouraged them to recognise what contributes to their happiness and emotional security, while celebrating the uniqueness of everyone’s happy place.
Class 2
We joined a whole‑school assembly all about Belonging and talked about how everyone is important in our school community. We also worked with the amazing Piece of Mind team to create our very own worry monsters to help us share our feelings.
Class 3
Class 4
Class 4 spent time reflecting on what makes us unique, identifying the qualities we appreciate most about ourselves and the people who help us feel a sense of belonging. We discussed the teams, friendships and personal strengths that make us feel connected and valued. This activity encouraged us to recognise our individuality while celebrating the supportive relationships and communities that help us thrive.
Class 5
In Class 5 the children have been exploring what it truly means to belong, thinking about the different places, groups and communities that make us feel accepted, valued and understood. They have discussed how belonging can give us confidence and comfort, and how everyone’s experience of belonging might look and feel slightly different. Through stories, reflection and class activities, the children have considered where they feel most at home—whether that’s with family, friends, school or clubs—and why those spaces feel special. They are learning that belonging isn’t just about being present somewhere, but about feeling included, respected and connected to others.
