Author: ealesley.williams@glow

Anti-Bullying Week 2020 – ‘United Against Bullying’

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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’.

 

A Special Message for Onthank Pupils!

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’ 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!;-)

Positive Choices Week – Friday

Onthank On Foot – Friday 

Wear your favourite outfit and pass a smile.

What an amazing week it has been! We have heard from lots of pupils who have been keen to share what they have been up to during ‘Positive Choices Week’. Remember that you have until 5pm today to send a photo to Mr McIlwraith. I am sure that all the photos will make us smile a lot! Please send to eadavid.mcilwraith1@glow.sch.uk

 

Staff YouTubers

 

Mr Swan is going to work us all hard today with his routines! This one is slightly longer so grab your water and get ready to dance to the beat! A big thank you to Mr Swan for keeping us all active this week. 

Miss Ellis is another very creative member of staff. Miss Ellis loves to relax by painting beautiful Mandala stones. This takes a lot of concentration as you will see in the video today. You might want to try creating your own stone.

 

Another aspect of ‘Positive Choices Week’ is trying to eat a healthy balanced diet. We know about the ‘Eatwell Plate’ and we know that we are advised to reduce our sweet sugary foods. Today I am going to read a fun story to you called ‘ Eat Your Greens Goldilocks’ written by Steve Smallman. Let’s hope that the three bears don’t try to eat Goldilocks!!

 

 

Stay happy and safe everyone!

Positive Choices Week – Thursday

Have you got any nice plans for today?

Onthank On Foot

Thursday – Give yourself a crazy hairstyle

 

Mr McIlwraith’s email inbox has been filling up with lots of lovely photos of you all being positive, healthy and happy this week. It will be so exciting to see what you have all been up to when the next YouTube montage is released. If you haven’t sent a photo yet, don’t worry there is till time! Please send a photo by 5pm tomorrow to: eadavid.mcilwraith1@glow.sch.uk

Staff YouTubers

 

Starting the day by exercising helps you to feel energised and raring to go. Grab your water and join in with Mr Swan!

 

We are being advised to wear face coverings in public places to prevent the spread of disease. Mrs McCall is a very creative member of our staff. She teaches us today how to make a simple face mask. Have a go after watching this video.

 

Did you know that Miss Adam could play the trombone? Miss Adam is another very musical member of the Onthank Staff. Today she impresses us by playing some Disney songs on the trombone. Listen and see if you can guess the song.

Tune in again tomorrow for our final videos!

 

 

    

Article 31: Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.

 

 

 

 

Positive Choices Week

How are you all feeling?

Onthank On Foot

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.

 

 

Staff YouTubers

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!

Tune in tomorrow for more staff videos!

Positive Choices Week

What are you going to do today to make it a good day?

‘Onthank On Foot’ – Wear odd socks

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

 

Staff YouTubers

 

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.

Remember to tune back in tomorrow to see more staff videos!

Positive Choices Week/Onthank On Foot 2020

Positive Choices Week 2020

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.

Onthank On Foot 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

 

               

 

Exciting news!!!!!!

Staff YouTubers!

Throughout this week various teachers will be going live on YouTube to show us what they do to stay happy and healthy!

Mr Swan will be on the main Blog daily leading us in fitness so be sure to take part and feel the benefit of exercise. 

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…

 

Don’t forget to check back tomorrow to see more videos!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Positive Choices Week 2020

Positive Choices Week 2020

We will be launching ‘Positive Choices Week 2020’ on Monday 8th June.

There will be a variety of activities offered for you to participate in which will explore all aspects of Health and Wellbeing. We will be inviting you to share photos of your experiences throughout the week and you will have the opportunity again to star in one of the famous Onthank Primary YouTube videos!!

We also have a few surprises to share from staff members throughout the week. Check back on Monday for more information! Not to be missed!!

Onthank On Foot

Our very unique initiative ‘Onthank On Foot‘ will run as part of ‘Positive Choices Week’. 

Walking makes us happier and healthier and keeps the planet a cleaner place too!

Each day there will be a task to make your walk even more fun! Please join in and add photos to your Blog or Teams pages. You can also email photos to eadavid.mcilwraith1@glow.sch.uk

Monday – Wear a very colourful outfit

Tuesday – Wear odd socks

Wednesday – Colour Walk – Choose a colour and try to spot objects of that colour whilst on your walk. You could take photos and create a colour montage.

Thursday – Give yourself a crazy hairstyle for your walk.

Friday – Wear your favourite outfit today and pass a smile 🙂

 

Article 31 – Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.