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At Ilam School, we prioritise the health and wellbeing of our students, ensuring they are equipped to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Our comprehensive approach to health encompasses physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, creating a supportive environment for every student to succeed.
Our health education curriculum equips students with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their health.
Highlighted in these pages is information on key elements of our Ilam School Health Programme. See pages on *Healthy, Growing Bodies, * Mindset & Resilience, *Emotions & Regulation, *Relationships & Communication, and * Bullyfree & Upstander Education.
Note: see also Cybersafety (link to digital learning) Physical Education & Sport (TBC)
Health: What is and isn't taught at Ilam School
Health: What is and isn't taught at Ilam School
How Are You All Feeling?
If you or the tamariki are feeling a bit blah, unsure, or grumpy, that’s totally normal! 😊
It’s actually a helpful sign from your body and brain saying you might need a little mental health boost.
At Ilam we support the idea that just like eating well, sleeping well, exercising, and drinking enough water helps our bodies, there are things we can do to help our minds feel good too.
If that blah feeling sticks around, it’s important to talk to someone who can help. A good place to start is your GP.
Te Whare Tapa Whā
Te Whare Tapa Whā
The Te Whare Tapa Whā model is embedded in our Health programme.
Te Whare Tapa Whā was developed by leading Māori health advocate Sir Mason Durie in 1984. The model describes health and wellbeing as a wharenui/meeting house with four walls. These walls represent taha wairua/spiritual wellbeing, taha hinengaro/mental and emotional wellbeing, taha tinana/physical wellbeing and taha whānau/family and social wellbeing. Our connection with the whenua/land forms the foundation.
When all these things are in balance, we thrive. When one or more of these is out of balance our wellbeing is impacted. Read more here: link
Listen to Sir Mason Durie give a brief overview of his model.
Five Ways To Wellbeing
Five Ways To Wellbeing
Building five actions into day-to-day lives is important for the wellbeing of individuals, families, communities and organisations. Five Ways to Wellbeing is a set of five simple, evidence-based actions which can improve wellbeing in everyday life. It was introduced to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2009 as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Read more here: link
At Ilam School we often use activities from the Sparklers website. They have been developed by behavioural specialists and are informed by the best available research and clinical expertise.
There are many tools, strategies and activities that are beneficial to children's health, useful for both at school and at home. Check out the website: SPARKLERS
Additional Resources and Information:
Additional Resources and Information:
Filling in you own version can help children (and adults) to focus on positives and finding this to be grateful for. This can help flip our focus from negative thoughts.
Fun whānau activities for looking after your wellbeing and feeling good.
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