Mental Health Awareness Assembly
Our assembly this week has focused on Mental Health Awareness Week and what we can all do to look after ourselves. This year the theme is Nature and for us at Burlington Junior School it has been an ideal time for the children to explore all that our garden area has to offer. The children visited the pond and the nature trail, helped the wildlife by making habitats and feeders. They played games, wrote poems, did some maths, and created artwork all using natural materials. They used their senses to recognise the signs of spring and paused to marvel at the natural world.
You can see more in the powerpoint below.
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“Leaders provide a range of opportunities to develop pupils’ interests.”
“Leaders create a positive environment where pupils flourish.”
“Leaders continue to develop a broad and balanced curriculum that raises pupils’ aspirations.”
“Leaders encourage good mental health through nurture sessions and a
‘nature’ programme.”
“My daughter is very happy at school and is doing well. I am pleased with her progress.”
“I like learning because I think learning is fun and it allows me to push myself and learn new things every day.”
“Leaders plan aspects of the science curriculum in order to promote
engineering.”
“Staff, including those at the early stages of their careers, say they feel supported to fulfil their roles.”
“My child has settled really well here, she feels happy and her hard work is recognised. Very pleased.”
“Pupils speak
enthusiastically about the range of after-school activities on offer.”
“Parents comment that their children ‘really enjoy reading for pleasure’.”
“I like learning about history and the Romans and we are going on a trip to Murton Park.”
“‘There is something for everyone.’ Clubs range from golfing, cheerleading, football and rugby to mindfulness, yoga and knitting.”
“My child loves this school.”
“The thing I like about Burlington Junior school is that the teachers are very nice and it’s easy to make new friends.”
“Would recommend this school 100%. My child is very happy.”
“I like Burlington Junior School because we get to go on trips.”
“All 3 of my children are very happy at this school”.
“Leaders achieve this
through daily story-time sessions and ‘reading ambassadors’ who promote reading with their peers.”
“Furthermore, leaders invite pupils to attend afterschool sessions to help them catch up quickly.”
“My child has settled well into Year 3. She enjoys Maths especially.”
“I like doing writing and maths because in maths you get to learn different methods to answer questions and I like writing stories.”
“Leaders strive to develop a curriculum that engages and inspires pupils.”
“Both children have attended this school. Both have enjoyed it and have reached their potential.”
“My kids love it at Burlington Junior School.”
“The school has
put in place a range of strategies and interventions to support pupils with their emotional health and well-being and behaviour.”
“Leaders are passionate about ensuring that all pupils receive the education they deserve.”
“This is my third child to go all the way through Burlington and I would recommend this school every time.”
“My most favourite thing in Burlington Juniors is that we all help each other and that if someone is upset other people go and talk and play with them.”
“Daily phonics lessons and extra support in the afternoon take place for pupils who are at the early stages of reading.”
“Since implementation of Class Dojo we are much more aware of the things that happen whilst at school. Also the Dojo Points System is a great way to monitor progress.”
“Burlington Junior School is a wonderful school with great staff. They have helped me to become really independent whilst supporting me. I am really happy at this school.”
“Good transition from Year 4- 5. My child is in a smaller class, well supported in English and Maths. Nurtured and settled.”
“In school I like the writing because you get to write about your favourite things. I love all the language you can use.”
“Communication with parents has improved recently, Class Dojo is a good addition. Good to see the topics for this half-term.”
“The best thing about Burlington Junior School is the lessons are fun and interesting and we always learn something new.”
“I like this school because we get to learn new things every day”
“What I like about Burlington Junior School is learning because if you listen carefully you will get smart and you will have a good education and you will get a good job.”
“Pupils take home books that match their phonics ability. This helps them to become confident and fluent readers.”
“Behaviour and attendance continue to improve throughout school.”
“Leaders are keen to ‘sow the seeds of interest’ regarding careers.”
“Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour.”
“Leaders develop pupils’ experiences beyond the community, including
annual visits to London.”
“Subject leaders are invited to share curriculum plans with governors.”
“Pupils are happy to
attend school. Parents say their children are ‘well cared for, feel safe and can be
themselves’.”
“In English and mathematics, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), remember what they have learned over time.”
