Year 7 PSHE half term challenges Positive wellbeing

Year 7 PSHE half term challenges Positive wellbeing is a state of overall good health in both body and mind, during these unprecedented times, it is important we look after ourselves and each other holistically, which includes the following: ü Intellectually (cognitive stimulation such as problem solving puzzles), ü Spiritually (understanding sense of purpose and beyond your own existence, can be through prayer or exploration of a higher power, etc) ü Socially (building relationships and community support through friends and family and neighbours etc. ) ü Physically (Movement, whether in sports or walking, movement that brings joy. ) Relationships and community We have seen some amazing pieces of community cohesion, charity support and community collaboration, none more so than Colonel Tom Moore, who has been truly inspirational. See the below link from Newsround detailing his achievements. https: //www. bbc. co. uk/news/ukengland-beds-bucks-herts-52617255 Write a letter of thanks to an individual or Group for their inspirational work during these unprecedented times, the best ones will be displayed and reward points given. Click on the below word document for a guide to letter writing. Friendships Design a poster with your own friendship slogan and email to g. james@decschool. co. uk or b. greene@decschool. co. uk For each Friendship activity the best responses will be used for our PSHE display board and reward points given. Sometimes friendships can be tested – complete the friendship scenario worksheet below: What makes a good friend? Using a range of vocabulary and images create a paper friendship bracelet that details a ‘good friend’. Health With the support of your family and the contents of the fridge: What healthy snack or meal can you create for yourself and your family? You may want to use the following website for inspiration: https: //www. bbcgoodfood. com/recipes/coll ection/kids-cooking Send in a picture of your meal to g. james@decschool. co. uk or b. greene@decschool. co. uk to receive reward points. Complete either of the food evaluation sheets below and answer the questions that follow: Why is it important during this COVID lockdown that we eat healthily? What makes up a balanced diet? How much water should we consume daily?

Year 8 PSHE half term challenges Positive wellbeing is a state of overall good health in both body and mind, during these unprecedented times, it is important we look after ourselves and each other holistically, which includes the following: ü Intellectually (cognitive stimulation such as problem solving puzzles), ü Spiritually (understanding sense of purpose and beyond your own existence, can be through prayer or exploration of a higher power, etc) ü Socially (building relationships and community support through friends and family and neighbours etc. ) ü Physically (Movement, whether in sports or walking, movement that brings joy. ) Social In recent weeks, many people have donated to the NHS. A grateful nation, watching the way doctors and nurses have put their lives on the line, feels inspired to give something back. The 99 -year-old Captain Tom Moore marching around his garden has captured our imagination, and people across the UK have put their hands in their pockets and donated more than £ 28 m to his campaign. The NHS themselves have also recorded a charity single in this unprecedented time, click on the link below: https: //youtu. be/ooyqri Js-80 https: //youtu. be/Lcou. A_o. Wsn. U Dame Elizabeth Cadbury school has always supported local charities by organising their own charity days. Imagine you are the organiser of the next DEC charity day. Plan the day with a range of activities and prices that are inclusive to all. Use the below worksheet to record your ideas: Friendships Many of you will be missing your friends during this difficult time. Write a letter to a friend detailing how you have spent your time in lockdown, what you miss about them and your future plans with them. Use the letter writing plan below to help you: Write an acrostic poem about your friend – you could use the template below or use your friend’s name – Try to include figurative language to engage the reader. Physical Staying healthy physically can help you stay healthy emotionally too. If you're eating the right food and keeping fit, your body will be strong and help you to cope with stress and also fight illness. Eating well and exercising often when you're a teenager will also help you stay in good health later in life. Getting regular sleep is another really important way to stay healthy. Having late nights can leave you feeling tired the next day. It can be difficult, but try to have at least 8 hours sleep each night. Why not try a work out during half term, Joe Wicks’ PE lessons have proved extremely popular – visit the link below to take part in a previous work out: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=r. AX 6 Q 236 Cw. I

Year 9 PSHE half term challenges Positive wellbeing is a state of overall good health in both body and mind, during these unprecedented times, it is important we look after ourselves and each other holistically, which includes the following: ü Intellectually (cognitive stimulation such as problem solving puzzles), ü Spiritually (understanding sense of purpose and beyond your own existence, can be through prayer or exploration of a higher power, etc) ü Socially (building relationships and community support through friends and family and neighbours etc. ) ü Physically (Movement, whether in sports or walking, movement that brings joy. ) Online Safety The lockdown has highlighted the importance of but also the effect the internet can have on our lives. Zoom and face time applications have enabled families and friends to maintain contact (along with other social media apps). They have also allowed us to engage with the world of fitness and celebrities within our homes. • How are you ensuring you are safe online? • How are you teaching your family about internet safety? • What new apps have you successfully introduced to your family? https: //youtu. be/ooyqri Js-80 Use the links below to research online safety https: //www. saferinternet. org. uk/saf er-internet-day/safer-internet-day 2020/i-am-educator/film-are-youfreetobe-yourself-online Create a powerpoint or information sheet to support our students and families on how to stay safe online at home. Health Relationships and community Research the following Government departments. What role do they play during this current UK COVID lockdown and why are they important? 1) Department for Education 2) Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs 3) Department for Transport 4) Department for Work and Pensions 5) Department of Health and Social Care 6) HM Treasury 7) Home Office 8) Ministry of Defence 9) Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government 10) Ministry of Justice 11) UK Exports and Finance Maintaining personal hygiene is important for an individual’s health but also, as we have seen extensively, it provides prevention against the spreading of germs. Create a fact sheet to support everyone at school, once we return, educating them about: personal hygiene, germs including bacteria, viruses, how viruses are spread, treatment and prevention of infection, antibiotics and personal well being. Use this link to support your health researchhttps: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=j. Q 2 e 0 K H 5 Wr. I Use this link to research Food Hygiene https: //www. food. gov. uk/businessguidance/food-hygiene-for-your-business Please email g. james@decschool. co. uk or b. greene@decschool. co. uk with your work, reward points available for outstanding efforts.

Year 10 PSHE half term challenges Positive wellbeing is a state of overall good health in both body and mind, during these unprecedented times, it is important we look after ourselves and each other holistically, which includes the following: ü Intellectually (cognitive stimulation such as problem solving puzzles), ü Spiritually (understanding sense of purpose and beyond your own existence, can be through prayer or exploration of a higher power, etc) ü Socially (building relationships and community support through friends and family and neighbours etc. ) ü Physically (Movement, whether in sports or walking, movement that brings joy. ) Global Society Mental Health The COVID pandemic has created many challenges for the world around us: finance, business, health, employment and many more areas have all been affected by this. During these times maintaining good mental health is extremely important however some have suffered from a decline in their mental health due to the current circumstances. Research the symptoms and effects of: Some of you will have seen its effects directly at home, with your families, neighbours or you may have seen all the different news stories detailing the varying effects globally. https: //youtu. be/ooyqri Js-80 Write an essay conveying your thoughts on the following statement. ‘The COVID pandemic is not exclusive, it has affective people from all walks of life; it has been nature’s way of slowing down the human race and it continues to affect the lives of all within society. ’ Characteristics of positive and healthy friendships What have you done to maintain friendships during lockdown? What makes a friend, a friend? What characteristics do you look for in a friend? How have you managed your family relationships? If conflict has occurred, how was it reconciled? Task: Write a personal letter to a friend or family member or even someone at school. Tell them what makes them a good friend and why they are so important to you. Use the link below to support your writing: https: //www. goodletterwriting. com/person al-letters. html • • Anxiety Depression What support can we offer someone who maybe suffering from either and where can they find help? Create a poster or leaflet to support our students’ mental health in school. Use the below links to for research: https: //www. mentalhealth. org. uk https: //www. nhs. uk/oneyou/every-mindmatters/? WT. tsrc=Search&WT. mc_id=Brand &gclid=EAIa. IQob. Ch. MIre 35 ov. HA 6 QIVAr. Tt. Ch 2_Wg 1 WEAAYASAAEg. Il. T_D_Bw. E Please email g. james@decschool. co. uk or b. greene@decschool. co. uk with your work, reward points available for outstanding efforts.

Year 12 PSHE half term challenges Positive wellbeing is a state of overall good health in both body and mind, during these unprecedented times, it is important we look after ourselves and each other holistically, which includes the following: ü Intellectually (cognitive stimulation such as problem solving puzzles), ü Spiritually (understanding sense of purpose and beyond your own existence, can be through prayer or exploration of a higher power, etc) ü Socially (building relationships and community support through friends and family and neighbours etc. ) ü Physically (Movement, whether in sports or walking, movement that brings joy. ) Global Society Mental Health The COVID pandemic has created many challenges for the world around us: finance, business, health, employment and many more areas have all been affected by this. During these times maintaining good mental health is extremely important however some have suffered from a decline in their mental health due to the current circumstances. Research the symptoms and effects of: Some of you will have seen its effects directly at home, with your families, neighbours or you may have seen all the different news stories detailing the varying effects globally. https: //youtu. be/ooyqri Js-80 Write an essay conveying your thoughts on the following statement. ‘The COVID pandemic is not exclusive, it has affective people from all walks of life; it has been nature’s way of slowing down the human race and it continues to affect the lives of all within society. ’ Characteristics of positive and healthy friendships What have you done to maintain friendships during lockdown? What makes a friend, a friend? What characteristics do you look for in a friend? How have you managed your family relationships? If conflict has occurred, how was it reconciled? Task: Write a personal letter to a friend or family member or even someone at school. Tell them what makes them a good friend and why they are so important to you. Use the link below to support your writing: https: //www. goodletterwriting. com/person al-letters. html • • Anxiety Depression What support can we offer someone who maybe suffering from either and where can they find help? Create a poster or leaflet to support our students’ mental health in school. Use the below links to for research: https: //www. mentalhealth. org. uk https: //www. nhs. uk/oneyou/every-mindmatters/? WT. tsrc=Search&WT. mc_id=Brand &gclid=EAIa. IQob. Ch. MIre 35 ov. HA 6 QIVAr. Tt. Ch 2_Wg 1 WEAAYASAAEg. Il. T_D_Bw. E Please email g. james@decschool. co. uk or b. greene@decschool. co. uk with your work, reward points available for outstanding efforts.