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Tag Archives: Health and Wellbeing
Yes sir, I Can Boogie
It’s not only the Scotland team that like to boogie!
Classes Yell & Unst like to boogie as part of their health and wellbeing every morning and made this video!
Mindfulness and Yoga
Some of our senior girls experienced an early morning yoga session with Eileen.
First they worked on some stretches and then they listened to some stories from Eileen to focus on , flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing.
Have a look at some of the photos below.
Dental Inspection
The dentist will be in school on the morning of Wednesday 17th May.
She will undertake inspections for children from P1 and P7.
Opt out consent forms have been sent home via class diaries.
Eat Better Feel Better
Eat Better Feel Better
The ARC in partnership with Young Enterprise Scotland are recruiting families to be part of this programme.
If you want to make healthy changes on how to shop, cook and eat as a family, click on the link and complete
the registration.
Mindfulness and Meditiation
Some of our senior pupils participated in meditation as part of their mindfulness course.
Afterwards, they reported back on how calm they felt and how well they could concentrate on their next lesson.
Achievement
Congratulations to Rachel who has achieved her 3 stone award during her healthy eating plan.
We are all so proud of your achievements. 
Soup of the Day
Class Lewis made Lemon Squash Soup this afternoon from the harvest crop that our parent ground force team grew.
They had to wash the crop, chop all the ingredients, stir, cook and blend.
The aroma was amazing and everyone enjoyed having a taste.
Health & Wellbeing Drop in Session
Lots of strategies and resources being shared with parents at the relationships & sexual health drop in session this afternoon with Mrs Goodlad and Miss McMillan.
Health & Wellbeing Drop in Sessions
Join us for the relationships and sexual health drop in session on Wednesday 28th Sept at 1:30pm.
You will be able to view resources and chat to staff about strategies that are used in school.
Independence Skills
Class Islay made their own snack this morning, pancakes and they were amazing.
Afterwards they all had a job to clear up, promoting independence skills.
Best part though was eating the delicious pancakes.
Relationships and Sexual Health drop in session
Parents interested in how IMS supports teaching and learning about relationships and sexual health are invited to attend a drop in session at the school.
You will be able to view resources and chat about strategies that are used.
This will take place on Wednesday 28th September at 1:30pm.
Diary Dates
Meet the Teacher
Class Tiree have invited their parents in for a “meet the teacher” session to meet new staff, see the classroom and find out about topics being studied this term. Pupils will then show some of their favourite activities.
Join us on Wednesday 21st September 1.30pm
Sexual Health Drop in
Mrs Goodlad and Miss McMillan have arranged a sexual health drop in session on Wednesday 28th September from 1:30pm – 2:30pm.
This is open to all parents to come see resources and learn about how the school supports the young people.
Healthy Lives @IMS After School Programme
Healthy Lives @ IMS
As part of a pilot project being run at the school, we would like to invite you to attend two taster sessions of a programme called ‘Healthy Lives at IMS’. The project will focus on educating the young people about healthy eating and exercise, with support of their families.
Healthy Lives @ IMS
Wednesday 1st June, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Wednesday 8th June, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Each taster session will be structured as follows:
- 6:00 – 6:15pm welcome and introduction.
- 6:15 – 7:00pm healthy cooking session with catering specialist.
- 7:00 – 7:15pm break with refreshments
- 7:15 – 8:00pm group activity with Active Schools Coordinator.
Places on the programme are limited and must be booked in advanc,. If you wish to reserve a place for you and your child, please complete the sign off form sent home via the home school diaries.
If you require more information, please contact the school directly.
Drop in Session for Parents
Sexual Health
Sexual Health drop in session for parents will take place today at 1:30 – 2:15pm.
If you would like to view or discuss the materials and content that will be used with pupils then please drop in for a chat with Mrs Clark and Mrs Goodlad.
Health & Wellbeing
Sexual Health
We are planning on delivering the sexual health topic over the 2013/14 session.
If you would like to view or discuss the materials and content then we will be having a drop in session at the school on Monday 18th November, 1:30 – 2:15pm.
Coffe and Chat
Our next Coffee and Chat will take place on Thursday 7th March at 10am.
Jodi Dean, Health Improvement Senior for East Renfrewshire will be available to give information and answer questions about the healthy lifestyle initiative (adapted version of the ACES programme) which is going to be offered to pupils in P5-7.
More details and consent forms for this healthy lifestyle initiative will be sent home to pupils very soon.
