APS News 27

8 April 2021 AbingdonPrep PSHCE & Wellbeing Abingdon Prep enjoyed an afternoon off screen learning ‘new skills’. There was a whole range of activities in action, from cooking to outdoor pursuits to the creative arts and music, games, and even a spot of DIY! What a talented lot of boys we have and what a great way to launch our Mental Health Week, learning a new skill! Turn off your screen Learn new skills The boys enjoyed bringing their pets to online school. We were introduced to cats, dogs, hamsters, horses and chickens. Unlike the boys they weren’t very good at sitting still! Pet PSHCE Express Yourself Positive mental health and wellbeing was the focus of Abingdon Prep’s Children’s Mental Health Week. A series of assemblies through the week looked at the themes of ‘Expressing Yourself’ and ‘Positive Mental Health’. The boys learnt that there are five main steps to mental wellbeing: • Connecting with other people, • Being physically active, • Learning new skills, • Giving to others, • Paying attention to the present moment. The week ended on a high with boys and staff ‘Expressing Themselves’ by dressing up for online and keyworker school.