We marked World Mental Health Day on Monday 10^th October by talking to children in Assembly and class about their feelings, listening to each other and talking about how they feel. We have launched our new ‘Buddy system’ and the Buddy bench in the playground. The Year 1 and Year 2 Buddies have been chosen for their kindness and ability to listen to others, they will support staff in helping children to all feel included and happy at playtime. Anyone needing
help can find the buddies wearing their golden badge or sit on the bench. Buddies will change
at February half term to allow more children to take on this responsibility. Although as one
Year 2 child commented today, ‘even if you are not the buddy, you can still be kind and you must still help your friends, we can all do this.’