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Anti-bullying week:
15th November - 19th November 2021 this year's theme 'One Kind Word'
Here at Guru Nanak Sikh Academy, we are proud to support Anti-Bullying Week and all our staff and pupils participated in a range of activities throughout the week to raise awareness.
To start the week our pupils were welcomed with messages of kindness along the pathway into school. It was lovely to see the smiles on our pupils and parents faces as they walked into the school that morning.
On Tuesday our wellbeing ambassadors surprised our teachers by leaving messages of kindness on their desks along with a little treat.
Wednesday our pupils were taught the Makaton sign for kind. It was amazing to see them using the sign with their friends.
Thursday we saw our pupils take part in a ‘Shout Out Karaoke’ in the playground, where pupils had the opportunity to shout out a special, kind message to their friends. The pupils were super excited when listening to their messages.
Throughout the week staff and pupils were encouraged to perform acts of kindness around the school, at home and in the world.
Our GNSA Wellbeing Ambassadors worked really hard to make a short video with the help of their teachers to help support and promote anti-bullying week 2021, which was shown to all our pupils during the week.
To end the week Friday was Odd Socks Day. Which was an opportunity to encourage pupils to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique!
Looking after your wellbeing:
It’s that time of year. The days are shorter, the air is colder. And while snuggling up on your couch under a blanket may be all you want to do, the need for exercise doesn’t hibernate for the winter. We have found lots of ideas to help children (and adults!) stay active through the winter, and all year long!
Physical activity has a huge potential to enhance our wellbeing, here are some top tips from our ‘Wellbeing Ambassadors’ to get you active over the Christmas period.
Outdoor winter activities
Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean your children have to stay inside. Dress them warmly, in layers, with a hat, scarf, mittens or gloves — and boots if it’s snowy or muddy.
-Go for a walk or a jog.
-Go on an adventure in a local wood or forest.
- Go to a playground, play tag or kick a football if the ground is dry.
Around the house
Clear some space in your home for active play, so your children can enjoy moving around without risk of hurting themselves or breaking something.
- Put on music and dance. Try using glow sticks to make it extra fun!
-Play games that require movement. Twister is a great example. Simon Says and Charades require no special equipment, and you can make them as active as you like.
-Create a “move jar.” Fill it with slips of paper with words, phrases or drawings that call for movement. For example, animals or movements like “monster walk.” Have each child pick a movement for you to do together.
-Set up an obstacle course or jumping area with cushions and pillows for a young child.
-Use tape to make a hopscotch pattern on the floor.
Exercises for Adults: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
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