We are inviting everyone to follow the PATHS Kindness Calendar throughout Advent. There are some lovely suggestions below to try as we start out on our PATHS journey.
If you follow any of the challenges, please tweet us on our school Twitter page or email photos to ealesley.williams@glow.sch.uk 😉
We launched ‘Anti-Bullying Week’ on Monday 16th November 2020 by asking pupils and staff to wear ‘Odd Socks’. We shared the message that we are ‘All Different, All Equal’.
During the week we explored what bullying is, different types of bullying, how it makes people feel and what we can do to help those who are being bullied.
We explored the theme through Drama, Art, discussions and much much more!
RRS Article 2: We have the right to be free of discrimination. This applies to ethnicity, gender, religion, language, abilities, whatever they think or say or whatever their family background.
Anti-Bullying Week 2020 takes place between Monday 16th November – Friday 20th November.
The theme for Anti-Bullying Week this year is ‘United Against Bullying’.
All pupils and staff are invited to wear odd socks on Monday 16th November to mark the first day of this important week (School uniform should be worn).
Join in the fun to celebrate that we are ‘All Different, All Equal’.
Across the school we have been focussing on the Health and Wellbeing of our pupils and ensuring that everyone feels happy and settled in their new classes.
Some classes will be aware of the story ‘Under the Mask’ written by Emma Cahill. This story involves three loveable superheroes who teach children how to recognise and manage their emotions. Blaze, Crash and Rustle teach children how to activate their superpowers (coping mechanisms) to help deal with their strong feelings in a safe way.
Emma Cahill has recorded a very special message for everyone at Onthank Primary School. She was so happy to hear that her story was being enjoyed by so many children.
Emma has written a new book called ‘Under the Mask: Inside Feelings’Â which looks just as lovely as the first book and offers lots of opportunity for discussion.
Here is a link to Emma reading the story below.
Have a great week everyone!;-)
   
Wednesday – Colour Walk – Choose a colour and try to spot as many objects as you can of that colour. You could take photos and create a photo montage. This is a lovely mindful activity to do with all of your family.
             
We are half way through ‘Positive Choices Week 2020’ already! I hope that you have been enjoying trying some of the activities on the Menu and also doing your own things to keep happy, healthy and relaxed.
Positive Choices Week Menu 2020
We are looking forward to seeing all of your friendly faces on the next Onthank YouTube video so if you can, please email a photo of yourself doing a task on the Menu or doing another healthy task to eadavid.mcilwraith1@glow.sch.uk by 5pm on Friday 12th June 2020.
Now that you all know Mr Swan’s Monday and Tuesday routines let’s have a go at the two routines together! Be prepared to get sweaty! Grab your water and join in! The best way to begin a new day!
If you have had Miss Hamilton as a teacher you will know that she loves Art and Design activities. In her free time, Miss Hamilton loves to paint. She finds it relaxing and loves to see her paintings all finished and in a nice frame.
Playing an instrument is such an amazing talent to have. As well as having a lovely singing voice, Mrs Klein can play the piano. Learning to play an instrument requires a Growth Mindset. Watch below to hear Mrs Klein play the piano just for us!
Remember to look at the ‘Positive Choices’ Menu below and choose some of the activities to try. Don’t forget to send your photos to Mr McIlwraith by 5pm on Friday 8th June to star in the next Onthank YouTube video. eadavid.mcilwraith1@glow.sch.uk
Here is your daily fix of Mr Swan – grab a drink of water and get moving!
Today we also have the amazing Miss Anderson! Miss Anderson loves a challenge. In this video she will teach you that a having a Growth Mindset is very important and that if you keep trying at difficult tasks you will succeed.
Mrs Irving shows her piano playing skills in the next video. What an amazing talent to have! Thank you for sharing this Mrs Irving. Do you play an instrument? Share a photo with us for all to see in the next video.
Join in the fun and try some of the tasks below on the Menu!
Click on the link for an enlarged version which can be printed.
Positive Choices Week Menu 2020
Remember we are also running ‘Onthank On Foot’ alongside this week and we are encouraging you to go a walk and have fun completing the daily tasks.
We would love to see a photo of you doing one of the tasks or of you doing something else which makes you happy and healthy, keeps you fit or helps you to relax.
Mr McIlwraith is going to make another amazing YouTube video so make sure you send him a photo to be a star in the video. He would like photos sent by 5pm on Friday 12th June.
eadavid.mcilwraith1@glow.sch.uk
     
    
Here is today’s session…
Also…
Our very own ‘Onthank Masterchef‘…….Mr Franchi!! Mr Franchi loves nothing more than being creative in the kitchen. Watch his demo below…
