Wellbeing at Thomas Estley

Sometimes we're tested not to show our weakness but to discover our strengths-success.com Thank you to those who have already been taking part in this weeks challenge, if you do need inspiration make sure to watch James Milner's video. Here are some of the photos you have sent in so far: Rebekah's most boring task has been the washing but she has enjoyed going out for a run. Gemma has found the cleaning boring this week but has balanced it out by baking a cake. Fin has rationed out his tea for the week. If you need any future advice at this time the  NHS every mind matters  has some useful information Please keep sending your photos to Show My Homework. Remember if you need someone to talk to you can email talk@thomasestley.org.uk, someone from the pastoral team will get back to you within the school day.

Bringing sunshine to others So many of you have taken the chance over the past week to make other people smile by making rainbows and making cups of teas for others. Evie has been making a rainbow from tissue paper. Jess has been drawing her rainbow for her window. Aleeya has written a letter to the NHS. New week New challenge Following on from last weeks well being challenge (please continue to send in your photos) but this weeks challenge has been inspired by James Milner who has been posting online things to do at home. We would like you to find the most boring things to do, James Milner will inspire you, and the most interesting. If you looking for some advice and support try  https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/  who have a lot of information and guidance.  Remember you can email talk@thomasestley.org.uk if you need to talk and someone will get back to you in school time.

Good food good mood- inspired by all your cooking and baking Many of you have been sending in photos of you cooking or baking over the last week, here are just a few photos: Danylo has been baking. n George has been making biscuits.  Jack has been making brownies Grace Bryan making dinner for her family Francesca has made and decorated a cake. James has made a banana cake Beth has made a lemon drizzle cake Fleur has been baking Lina has made dinner for the whole family If your looking for some inspiration for recipes why not look at  Happy Food Tube  or  Eats amazing Remember you can email talk@thomasestley.org.uk and someone will get back to you during school hours.

Every day is a new day -Carrie Underwood Thank you for continuing to send your wellbeing challenge photos, its is really great to see what you have all been up to over the last few days other than your school work. Lots of you have been taking part in the Joe Wicks PE lessons every morning, baking and gardening Here are a few more photos that you have send in: Teigan has been making Pizza Nel has been doing a variety of activities George has been making dinner for his family. Dan has been out in the garden planting Jack has been reading in between his school work. Mrs Dickinson has been making Easter Wreaths to bring joy to anyone who passes her door. Remember you are allowed out to exercise once and day, use the time to take time away from your screen and remember to keep in contact with your friends. If you need need to talk or support email talk@thomasestley.org.uk

Be the reason someone smiles today-anonymous  Lots of you have been sharing your wellbeing activities during the first day of working from home, we have loved seeing them so please keep sending them. Remember  Joe Wicks  is teaching a PE lesson live every morning at 9am for you to join in as I know many of you have been. Here are a few of the photos of you taking part in wellbeing activities so far this week: A rainbow that Solomon has created for others to find. Isla has been cross stitching an avocado Samantha has been working on her artwork Josh made a homemade meal for his family. Remember to have time away from your screens and enjoy the sunshine either in your garden or your daily exercise. More of your photos will be published tomorrow. If you need to talk you can email talk@thomasestley.org.uk even while school is closed and a member of the pastoral staff will get back to you.

A good laugh and a long sleep are two of the best cures for anything- Irish proverb  While your working from home it is important to look after your wellbeing as well as continuing with your studies. As part of our commitment to wellbeing there will be daily updates here to help and post of the Thomas Estley community. You have been set some homework with some ideas: But remember to spend time away from your screens. If you are looking for future advice if you are feeling a bit anxious at this time youngminds have some good advice from  YoungMinds