{"id":278,"date":"2019-11-16T09:47:38","date_gmt":"2019-11-16T09:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/hknowepsht\/?p=278"},"modified":"2019-11-16T09:51:58","modified_gmt":"2019-11-16T09:51:58","slug":"week-13-at-heathery-knowe-primary-school-and-nursery-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/hknowepsht\/2019\/11\/16\/week-13-at-heathery-knowe-primary-school-and-nursery-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 13 at Heathery Knowe Primary School and Nursery Class"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have enjoyed a busy week at Heathery Knowe Primary School and Nursery Class. The Primary 7 pupils visited Calderglen High School for a transition sports event. Pupils enjoyed trying new sporting activities alongside Primary 7 pupils from other schools.\u00a0 Mrs French accompanied the children and was very proud that the school rules of ‘be safe, be ready, be kind’ were upheld by all pupils.\u00a0 Pupils walked to Calderglen High School rather than being transported by coach. It encourages senior pupils to be independent and healthy whilst reducing the cost to parents.<\/p>\n

Across the school, pupils participated in anti-bullying activities organised by Primary 6\/7 pupils in Room 9. Thank you to Mrs McGee for supporting the pupils to organise the events.<\/p>\n

Massage in Schools Programme<\/span><\/p>\n

The Massage in Schools Programme (MISP) is a peer massage programme for children aged between 4-12 years old. The focus of the programme is to provide an approach to<\/span>\u00a0promote the wellbeing of children. It has been developed as an inclusive whole school strategy to promote calmness, settled behaviour and reduce anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During the inservice days, 3 members of staff will be trained as instructors in delivering the Massage in Schools Programme. Mrs Spence and Miss Deans will attend this training for Heathery Knowe Primary School and Ms Carey will attend from the Nursery. Mrs Gallacher is already trained in the approach. Once our staff are trained, they will be able to lead massage in the classroom and playroom.<\/p>\n

THE PEER-MASSAGE PROGRAMME INVOLVES<\/p>\n

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1.<\/strong>\u00a0Paired children learning the MISP massage routine, through the clothes, on the back, arms, shoulders and head<\/p>\n

2<\/strong>. Always asking their partner’s permission before they begin and saying ‘thank you’ at the end<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong>\u00a0Additional imagery-based massage stories and activities intended to spark the children’s imagination and creativity<\/p>\n

4.<\/strong>\u00a0Children sharing their learned massage skills with their family and friends<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong>\u00a0Encouraging positive, respectful communication through nurturing touch<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

There will be an information session for parents and an opportunity to look at the resources at the next school and nursery Big Blether sessions.<\/p>\n

You can find out more information about MISP\u00a0 using the following link:<\/p>\n

About us<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n