Wellbeing at Thomas Estley

' Those are dark clouds said the boy. 'Yes they will move on' Said the house-  Charlie Mackesy  As we start the new government restrictions it is really important to look after our wellbeing and mental health. This might start to feel more difficult as the evenings get darker but there is plenty for you to do inside that will support your wellbeing. Head space is a great app for this that you can download onto your phone to give you some space at the start of the end of the day. There is cost but you can get a free trail to see if you like it first. Another way to continue to look after yourself is to make sure you make time for yourself whether that be baking, cooking, sewing, drawing or going for a dog walk you need to make sure you make time during the day to do these. Some of you might want to use this time to start making some handmade presents as for Christmas or just to show someone that are thinking about them. We would like to challenge you over the next 30 days to...

The Duchess of Cambridge to lead assembly on kindness Place2Be’s royal patron HRH The Duchess of Cambridge will lead an online assembly for the Oak National Academy today (Thursday 18 June), during which she will speak about the importance of children's mental wellbeing. The theme of The Duchess’ assembly is ‘spread a little kindness’  The Duchess will say:  “Talking to someone, whether it’s a friend, family member, or teacher, is something you can do to make yourself feel that little bit better. And you can also play your part in helping others to feel better too, whether offering a friendly ear, or helping someone in need. Small acts of kindness can go such a long way. But as we help others, we mustn’t forget to nurture ourselves, by taking the time to focus on the things that make us feel happy too.” The link for the assembly will be found here:  https://classroom.thenational.academy/assemblies/ Tip for parents home schooling is now available here:  https://thomas...

Continue your reading journey with Tommo reads with chapter four and five:

Chapter 3 Tommo Reads Chapter 3 tells us all about how Maxwell found Monster, read by the very captivating Ms Little. Have your opinions on Maxwell changed during this chapter? Why do you think he was allowed to keep him? Have you ever rescued an animal? Let us know your thoughts!

TOMMO READS! So many of you have already got involved with Tommo Reads through finding it in the student area. If you want to find them there, you just sign in with RM Unify, click on the tab that says 'Student Area', click 'Documents' then find the 'Tommo Reads' folder. The first couple of videos are also below for your to enjoy. Each chapter is read by a different member of staff, and they are usually uploaded in the evening on a Tuesday and a Thursday. There's nothing better than snuggling up with a hot chocolate and listening to a good story and leaving all your cares behind. We would love to hear what you think about the story so far! Is Maxwell really a naughty boy? Is he justified in his actions towards Mrs Banks? Why do you think the dog is called Monster? Let Mrs Briggs know your thoughts on hbriggs@thomasestley.org.uk. Remember if you need anyone to talk to email talk@thomasestley.org.uk and a member of the pastoral team will get back to you during...

“Some of my best leading men have been dogs and horses.” – Elizabeth Taylor Thank you for sending in your photos of how your animals have been helping you and your well being activities. Here are a few of your photos you have sent in. Freddie has sent  a photo of his dog Isabel's tortoise is helping with her work Rebecca has been completing a Harry Potter puzzle  Summer's dog helped her with the hovering Please keep sending your photos in and a new challenge will be set next week. Remember if you need to talk to anyone you can email talk@thomasestley.org.uk and a member of the pastoral team will get back during the school day  

'Kindness is like watching the sun begin to shine through the clouds after the ran' RAKtivist Mental Health awareness 18th-24th May  This years theme is Kindness. With that in mind your task is to be kind to yourself, we would like you take part in a wellbeing activity that is kind to yourself. For example Read a book. Call a friend you haven't talked to in awhile. Draw or paint. Get active. Try some new healthy food Cook Try something new Get up and dance  Please send a photo of your activity, if possible without you in of what you have been doing. If you would like a additional task this week why not create a Mental health and wellbeing awareness poster?  As always submit your photos on Show My Homework or send them via email.  Here are a few more photos that you have sent in over the past week: Alex has been baking Banana Bread Ben has been baking Chloe has made afternoon tea Please keep send your photos in a...

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:  Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.- Laurence Binyon Thank you to those who have taken part in week 4 and 5 challenges, it is really nice to see that you have been enjoying baking and starting to get ready for VE day. As VE day is bank holiday and this Friday please keep sending in your photos to share how you will be celebrating. Here are a few photos of how you have started the celebrations: Lewis has created some bunting Ethan has made a poster Oliver has made a very Delicious looking afternoon tea Sophia has decorated her house Please keep sending in your photos of cakes as they will be put onto facebook and here over the next few weeks. Looking for inspiration this weekend? If you are looking for a recipe to try over the VE day weekend why don't you look at British Bake off Prue Leith Flap Jack reci...

“Life’s not about waiting for the storm to pass… It’s about Learning To Dance In The Rain.” – Vivian Greene It looks like rain for the next few days so this might be your chance to keep creating your holiday photos. Please keep sending them in via Show My Homework or email. A new challenge is going to be available tomorrow which will be set via Show My Homework. Here are some more of your travel photos that you have sent in: Dylan's Lego men have been on holiday Emily has been sunbathing in her living room  Rebecca has been sunbathing and making sand castles in the garden George has been collecting his souvenirs from Cornwall Dr Radha Modgil from BBC Radio 1’s Life Hacks shares her top five tips on how to stay mentally and emotionally well during the coronavirus lockdown. You can find the two minute video here. Remember if you do want to talk to any you can email the talk@thomasestley.org.uk and a member of the pastoral team will get back t...

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” –  Oscar Wilde Wellbeing Challenge Week 3 Your challenge this week is a little different please keep baking and cooking, a cooking challenge is coming soon. This weeks challenge is to create an epic travel photo within your home. Think of a place you would like to travel, you can use optical illusions to create your travel scene or create something you might have collected as a souvenir. If you have trouble attaching your photos to Show My homework please email. Remember to keep checking here for the up to date photos that you are sending in. Some of you have already started sending some photos for this weeks challenge: Ethan's Holiday photo Liv dog enjoying the sunshine Lots of us are struggling with loneliness at the moment, Mind are sharing a few tips for managing these feelings. Only try what you feel comfortable with, and try not to put too much pressure on yourself. For more info and advice ...

‘Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.’ –  Matilda Thank you for continuing to send in your Easter Challenge photos, there will be a new challenge set tomorrow on here and on show my homework for you to take part in. Here are a few more of the Easter Challenge photos: Amber has been doing some chalk drawings outside Leah has been making outside Easter decorations Young minds have released a which quarantine character quiz. T ake the quiz to find out what your quarantine character is and get tips and advice for looking after your mental health during this time. Remember if you need to talk you can email talk@thomasestley.org.uk and a member of the pastoral team will get back to you within the school day.

Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! - Dr Seuss Thank you to those who have taken part in the Easter Challenge and as we return this week please keep sending your photos in. The Easter Challenge grid can be found  here  and remember to send your photos to easterchallenge@thomasestley.org.uk  Here are just a few photos of what some of you have been doing over Easter: Evie has made a Easter Bunny Olivia has been making Easter cakes Remember that if you need anyone to speak to at this time kooth.com  are still providing their online service for mental health and wellbeing suppot to young people. You can also email our talk@thomasestley.org.uk and one of the pastoral team will get back to you during the school day.

“ Every day may not be good... but there’s something good in every day."  Alice Morse Earle Kooth.com https://vimeo.com/318731977/a9f32c87de Kooth will continue to provide online mental health and wellbeing support to young people via any internet accessible device. The video link explains how Kooth could help you if your looking for advice or not feeling your best, they have a number of ways to support you. Your most boring and most interesting challenge Thank you for continuing to send in your photos, I will continue to share them. So many of you have been enjoying baking and cooking. You have also found some very boring things to do around the house. Here are some examples of the your continued work on your challenge: Louis has been making crumble Kieran has been learning how to make new food Natasha has been sewing Daisie has been baking bread Ollie has been watching water evaporate  Easter Challenge ...

“ The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." Dolly Parton Thank you for continuing to send in your photos of the most boring and most interesting things you can do at home, please keep sending them in. There is a Easter Challenge for you to get involved in next week, details at the bottom of the page. Lots of you have been continuing to bake, cook and take part in Joe Wicks PE lesson, please keep sending your photos in. Here are some photos you have sent in this week of the most boring things you can find to do around the house: Ellis has rearrange his hamster cage Jack has found counting rocks boring Cian has drawn his own ruler Millie has been re folding her clothes Harrison has been sorting out his Lego figures Phoebe has been loading the dishwasher Easter Challenge You will have been sent the Easter Challenge but please take part you can find the grid here  and rememb...

Boredom always precedes a period of great creativity- Robert M Pirsig You have been sending in some great photos of the most boring things to do at home and here are some of the photos: Skye has been organising her stationary Brandon has been organising storage units Oliver has been watching paint dry! Isla has been making all the cup handles face west to maximise space Keep your sending your photos in for the most boring and the most exciting thing to do at home. Activity Lots of you have been enjoying baking over the last few weeks why not look at Zoella's 6 quick and easy Easter treats and send your pictures in.

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.