Inclusion Week 2021 – What did we get up to?
Please click on the link below to explore a Sway which is full of pictures and videos of our Inclusion Week 2021!
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Parent and Carer Questionnaire
We are looking for your feedback. Following Inclusion Week 2021, please complete the questionnaire below to tell us about your child’s experience, and to provide us with your ideas for the future.
Homework Challenge
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Drongan Primary School Inclusion Week 2021 Homework Challenge P1-3
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Inclusion Week 2021 – Plans, information and helpful links
Below you will find information and links to different activities we were exploring during our Inclusion Week. This took place from Monday 4th – Friday 8th October 2021.
Please click on the link below to explore a Sway which has video presentations to introduce each day, presented by the DFS Inclusion Committee Members.
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Monday – Active Numeracy Day (Dyscalculia Awareness)
On Monday the children took part in various active numeracy activities in class to explore the difficulties and strengths of people who have Dyscalculia.
To find out more about Dyscalculia, watch the video presented by the committee on the Sway linked above, and/or explore the links below.
Tuesday – Active Literacy Day (Dyslexia Awareness)
On Tuesday the children took part in various active literacy activities in class to explore the challenges and strengths of people with Dyslexia.
To find out more about Dyslexia, watch the video on the Sway linked above presented by members of the committee and/or explore the links below.
Wednesday – No Pens Wednesday
On Wednesday the children spent the whole day learning without using pens or pencils. They focussed on alternative methods of learning, and on the importance of talking and listening. The main focus of the day was communication. The children also had an outdoor focus on this day.
To find out more about No Pens Day, watch the video presented by the committee members on the Sway linked above and/or watch the video below.
Thursday – ADHD Awareness Day
On Thursday the children learned about ADHD. They learned about the difficulties and strengths of people who have ADHD, and focussed on celebrating strengths and individuality, as well as on the importance of kindness and supporting others.
P1-3 based their day on ‘Shine’ by Sarah Asuquo (information about the book is linked below).
A Summary of ‘Shine’ by Sarah Asuquo
P4-7 learned about children’s experiences with ADHD (video linked below).
To find out more about ADHD, watch the video presented by the committee on the Sway linked above and/or explore the links below.
Friday – Mental Health Awareness Day
On Friday the children focussed on mental health. They learned about what mental health is and about how to take care of their mental health. They used some resources from the Young Minds website (https://www.youngminds.org.uk/).
P1-3 based their activities on ‘The Colour Monster’ by Anna Llenas (information about the book is linked below).
Summary of ‘The Colour Monster’ by Anna Llenas
P4-7 focussed on self-care strategies such as mindfulness, talking to people we trust, exercise, getting outdoors, and doing things we enjoy.
All children are encouraged to access the Virtual Calm Corner (below) to support their mental health at home.
http://https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1423652319337119746
To find out more about mental health watch the video presented by the committee on the Sway linked above and/or explore the links below.
Mind Charity – Types of Mental Health Problems
