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‘There is something to be wondered at in all of Nature’ Aristotle
Senior school girls enjoy yoga in the sun
Mental Health Week At Royal High School Bath, we want every girl to have a positive experience at school and we have a strong focus on nurturing wellbeing and promoting good mental health. Research on the mental health impacts of the Covid pandemic showed that going for walks outside was one of our top coping strategies. Recognising this, the Mental Health Foundation aptly decided that this year's Mental Health Awareness Week theme would be Nature. At Royal High School Bath, we are always trying to take things outside and inspire our girls to connect with nature in new ways. During Mental Health Awareness Week a range of additional activities took place outdoors, from yoga and dance, social tennis, crochet, drama workshops and a scavenger hunt. We had Boomwhacker sessions, singing, chess club, French Yoga, a wellbeing walk, a wellbeing run and much more. We encouraged girls to get outside and benefit from being active in the fresh air to show that our interactions with nature and each other are crucial to positive mental health and this is something we continue to do. The week was a success, but it doesn’t just stop there. We will continue to encourage our whole school community to spend time outdoors and spend time being active every day and we are committed to making our mental health a priority every day of the year. Mrs Hughes, Assistant Head (Co-curricular and student wellbeing)
Boomwhackers at the ready!
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Mental Health Week at the Prep School At the Prep school, the girls enjoyed learning each day about different activities that can support our mental health and wellbeing. The week started with ‘Mindful Monday’, where the girls carried out mindfulness and meditation activities. On Tuesday, it was all about music; involving dancing and karaoke and learning about the benefits of singing to lift the mood. The middle of the week was ‘Workout Wednesday’. All the girls participated in physical activity from a Joe Wicks workout to choreographing a dance and discussed the importance of keeping active to improve mental wellbeing. On Thursday, the day was focused on the theme of talking, sharing emotions and not keeping problems to yourself. And at end the week, the girls enjoyed ‘Foody Friday’ which revolved around the benefits of healthy eating. There was an assembly about the importance of having a balanced diet and the girls enjoyed healthy crudités and dips at lunch. Prep school girls enjoy healthy snacks