Over the last half term, Class 3 (Year 5/6) have been working incredibly hard to improve our wellbeing garden, and we are delighted to share the latest progress.

This week, Paull Primary School proudly marked Children’s Mental Health Week with a range of thoughtful and inspiring activities designed to help our children reflect on wellbeing, belonging and kindness.
🌟 Launching the Week: “This Is My Place”

Class 2 had a fantastic Mental Health Champions lesson today, packed with teamwork, problem-solving and lots of smiles!

The session began with a fun (and tricky!) team challenge. The children worked in partners or small groups, sitting back-to-back on the floor and linking together. Their mission was to help the whole group stand up without using their arms. There was plenty of laughter, encouragement and determination as the children experimented with different strategies and supported one another until they succeeded.

Today marked an exciting first step for our Year 6 children as they began work on our new wellbeing garden. There is lots to be done, and we are already looking forward to seeing how their hard work and ideas transform the space over time.

The children got straight to work this morning, rolling up their sleeves to weed the area, remove the old weed control fabric and carefully sort and store any resources that can be reused. They showed fantastic teamwork, resilience and care for their environment throughout the session.

We are incredibly proud to share that our team of 10 Wellbeing Champions from across Key Stage 2 have been featured in this week’s Holderness Gazette 🎉

The article celebrates our school’s outstanding achievement in gaining the Silver Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing, recognising the hard work and dedication shown by both pupils and staff. In particular, it highlights our rapid progression to Silver in just one term—an impressive accomplishment that reflects the commitment of our Wellbeing Champions to supporting positive mental health across our school community.

On Monday morning, our school hosted Brew Monday, a positive alternative to Blue Monday, aimed at shifting mindsets around mental health and wellbeing. The event provided a welcoming space for our wellbeing champions to sit, chat, and enjoy a drink and biscuits with parents and visitors, encouraging open conversations and connection within our school community.

Class 2 have been busy developing their emotional wellbeing skills this week by making their very own calm jars during their Mental Health Champions lesson. This activity was a big hit with the children, who enjoyed choosing colours, swirling glitter and watching the gentle movement inside their jars.

This half term, we were delighted to welcome Nicky from the NHS Mental Health Support Team (MHST) into school to work with two of our classes. Her visits were a wonderful opportunity for pupils to learn more about their mental wellbeing in a supportive and engaging way.

This week, Class 2 took part in a fantastic Mental Health lesson all about how moving our bodies can help us manage difficult feelings and emotions. The children explored how sensations like worry, stress, anxiety, or sadness can make our bodies feel tense or heavy—and how physical activity can help release that tension.

🎭 Getting Into Character

To begin, the children each “stepped into” a feeling. Some became stressed, others worried, anxious, or sad. They thought about how their bodies might look or move when they felt that way—curled up shoulders, slow movements, frowns, or tight muscles.

🏃‍♂️💨 Time to Move!

Then came the fun part! For 30 energetic seconds at a time, the class tried out different activities designed to get their bodies moving and their hearts pumping. They had a go at:

⭐ Star jumps

🥊 Air boxing

🏃‍♀️ Running on the spot

🕺 Wiggling, shaking, dancing and more!

Very quickly, the children noticed changes in their bodies and mood—smiling faces, relaxed shoulders, and giggles spreading all around the room!

🌈 What We Learned

By the end of the lesson, Class 2 had discovered that physical activity can have a really positive impact on our mental health. Moving our bodies helps move our feelings too, making difficult emotions easier to manage.

A huge well done to Class 2 for taking part with such enthusiasm and positivity.
A super lesson filled with energy, learning, and lots of happy hearts! 💚🌟

Today, our school was bursting with colour, smiles, and self-expression as we marked World Mental Health Day in a fun and meaningful way.

To celebrate, all of our children came to school dressed in clothes that make them feel happy – and what a joyful sight it was! From bright tutus and favourite football kits to cosy hoodies and sparkly accessories, every outfit told a story and sparked conversations about what makes each of us feel good.

The day was all about recognising the importance of mental health and well-being. Through assembly discussions and acts of kindness, we reminded each other that it’s okay to talk about our feelings and that taking care of our mental health is just as important as looking after our bodies.

Thank you to all our pupils, staff, and families for making today so special. Let’s keep the conversation going and continue supporting one another — not just today, but every day.