The theme for this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is This is my Place.
That means feeling like you’re part of something, such as your family, your school, your group of friends or a team. These happy moments help us feel connected, valued, and accepted. When we feel like we belong, we feel happy, safe, and ready to learn and play. It helps us grow strong in our minds and bodies, and it makes it easier to make friends, do well in school, and feel good about ourselves.
During Children’s Mental Health Week, we’ll be talking about how we can help everyone feel like they belong. We will share This is my Place so we can learn from each other what makes us feel happy. We’ll learn how to be kind, include others, and make sure no one feels left out.
Because everyone deserves to feel like they have a place where they are accepted, cared for, and loved.
Dress to Express Day
Friday 13 February
On Friday 13 February, children in Years 1 to 6 are invited to come to school in non-school uniform to dress to express. This could be through colours, patterns, favourite clothes, or outfits that help them feel happy, confident, or comfortable. There is no pressure to dress up in any particular way. The focus is simply on self expression.
Get creative with an arty activity
Our art activity encourages children to explore their sense of belonging by creating a personal map.
