Earlier this month, Samuel Hearne MS marked Education Week and Children’s Mental Health Week by hosting three Wellness Days at the school.
The Wellness Days were organized by student leaders and staff members involved with the school’s Wellness Group. The events and activities held during the Wellness Days were selected based on student choice and in partnership with various community agencies including Canadian Mental Health Association, Toronto Public Health, Naseeha Mental Health, Toronto Art Therapy Institute, Youth Outreach Workers, Community Support Workers, Student Nutrition Program Liaison Officers and more.
Students participated in a variety of events and activities including creating reflective art pieces based on emotions, learning creative movement and stretching, making healthy yogurt parfaits, and playing basketball and other sports outdoors.
Students and staff were able to learn new strategies to cope with stress, and tips for living happy and healthy lives!
