ArdAcadWellbeing

The Music & Drama Faculty have been getting classes to think of songs that are good for their wellbeing. We've compiled them into a playlist. Have a listen here... youtube.com/playlist?list=… #awthegether @ArdAcadPastoral @ArdAcad @ArdAcademy

Come along to the PE department and find out what type of learner you are. 🧠 You can then use the helpful hints and tips to help you study 📚

Last week our Mental Health Ambassadors supported the staff by hosting a Time to Talk coffee morning ☕️ Thank you to the HE dept for making the yummy cakes 🧁 and to everyone who came along and started the conversation. 💬 #timetotalk #timetotalkday

A massive congratulations to our amazing runners in the North Ayrshire Scottish Schools Cross Country event! 👏🏃‍♂️ Ella in S1 came 3rd.🥉In S3, Rosie came 3rd,🥉 Lisa came 2nd,🥈Eilidh came 1st 🥇 & Sam came 1st for the boys 🥇 Well done! 🌟 #ambition #respect #excellence

Christmas Jumper Day 2022 Awards: most creative Jumper - Dean; funniest Jumper - Euan; best staff Jumper - Mrs Malcolmson; Best Group Jumper - Faculty of Health & Wellbeing. 🎄#ChristmasJumperDay

Our first group of S1 pupils met the S6 buddies for some games and chat. #support #relationships #rolemodels

Our Mental Health Peer Educators are trained & ready to go! S1 will start their Mental Health sessions in a couple of weeks! @MHFScot @HealthNac #MentalHealthMatters #S6superstars

Today our S1 group learned about Growth V Fixed mindset. 🧠 They developed their understanding through learning the new skill of juggling. 🎾 🎾 🎾

Today Pro Football Freestyler Ross Brown taught our pupils about resilience through football tricks. ⚽️ Well done to all of our pupils who took part 💪🏻

Our S2 boys group met former welterweight boxer Gerry McMillian. 🥊 Gerry & his brothers fought at many Scottish, British and even World boxing matches. He taught the boys about commitment, respect and the importance of education. Thank you for visiting.

A massive thank you to the HE department for the tasty cakes, helping us start the conversation for #TimeToTalk day.

For #TimeToTalk pupils took part in mindfulness colouring-in and watched the movie Up, learning about mental health and how to take care of it. 🎈🎨

On the lead up to #TimeToTalk day, our pupils shared how they look after their mental health.

Our S1 wellbeing group participated in a My Place in the World project. 🌎 They have been learning about who they are at home, in school, in the community, in Scotland and in the world. #AdAstra #wellbeing

Our S2 boys group have been working with Dougie from McMillan boxing. 🥊 They have been learning about boxing fitness, defence and discipline. #AdAstra

Our S2 boys group started their 6 week boxing programme with McMillan boxing. The pupils will be learning about the discipline needed for boxing, as well as developing their fitness and boxing skills. 🥊

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Let’s do all we can to support the people around us and promote the amazing benefits that nature brings for our wellbeing 🌿🌤💕 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek @mentalhealth

Some days we can rise to the challenge. Other times we need to step down and preserve strength. Both approaches are brave & valid Image: instagram.com/laurajaneillus…

Mindful March - Day 16: Get really absorbed with an interesting or creative activity 🎨🥗🎶📝 actionforhappiness.org/march #MindfulMarch