A wellbeing week has been held at Stowupland High School in order to support students during their exam period.

The school hosted games and activities throughout the week and during lunch times.

The school partnered with the NHS mental health support team and The Mix youth project located in Stowmarket. 

Stowupland High School has hosted a Wellbeing Festival to support students through the exam period.Stowupland High School has hosted a Wellbeing Festival to support students through the exam period. (Image: JMAT)

Lee Walker, principal at Stowupland, said: “The students absolutely loved the weeks games and activities - we have some excellent feedback.

“We would love to say a big thank you to our guests from The Mix youth project, the NHS mental health support team and the schools trained emotional literacy support assistants who joined us for the week's activities.”   

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Recent surveys from the Children's Society revealed that one in ten children – aged 10-17 said that they had a low wellbeing.

The activities put on at Stowupland High School aimed to give students an opportunity to learn how they can look after themselves.  

Stowupland High School has hosted a Wellbeing Festival to support students through the exam period. Stowupland High School has hosted a Wellbeing Festival to support students through the exam period. (Image: JMAT)

Mr Walker added: “Young people have been through a lot over the last few years, particularly in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“The results of the Good Childhood Report show many young people are struggling at the moment, and it is important we do all we can as a school to support their wellbeing.

“The students absolutely loved the week’s games and activities - we have had some excellent feedback."