Social
Cultural Movie Nights (2)
Showing diverse cultural and religious movies for movie nights.
Sense of Belonging
Spirituality
Therapy Dogs (1)
Play
Gratitude Banner (2)
Staff and students have the opportunity to share what they are thankful for and display it to the school.
Spirituality
Emotional Intelligence
Quiet Space in a Classroom (2)
Create an area where students can go if they feel overwhelmed in the classroom (ie. From noise, lights, or just need a place to relax)
Sense of Control
Flexibility
Travelling Kindness Box (1)
The box will travel from class to class until it visits all the classes and is filled with ideas of kindness. These ideas are then displayed on a bulletin board for the whole school to see.
Board Game Social (3)
Join our club during lunch to engage in some fun boardgames
Play
Friendship
Sense of Belonging
Positive Affirmations Jenga (2)
Students and staff play a game of Jenga, with each piece having a positive message they can read to themselves or out loud.
Play
Emotional Intelligence
Welcome to Our Classroom – Door Challenge (2)
Students and staff compete in a door decoration challenge to reflect a welcoming and inclusive classroom
Sense of Belonging
Liking School
Study Buddy Program (3)
Committee offers opportunities for students to study together
Friendship
Sense of Control
Sense of Belonging
Take an Affirmation, Leave an Affirmation (1)
Students and staff can take a positive message from a basket and leave a positive message for others.
Emotional Intelligence
High Fives in Hallway (3)
Staff and students greet each other with high fives.
Friendship
Sense of Belonging
Liking School
Physical Activity and Well-Being Sessions (4)
Set up opportunities for the whole school to exercise (ie. open gym times, yoga sessions at lunchtime)
Physical Activity
Play
Friendship
Liking School
Passion Week (3)
Staff and students have the opportunity to share their passions with the school.
Friendship
Sense of Belonging
Spirituality
Promoting Mental Health Resources (3)
Share available in-school resources for mental well-being to students in creative ways (ie. Creating posters, using social media, presenting at a school assembly)
Sense of Control
Emotional Intelligence
Flexibility
30 Day Calendar Challenge (3)
Mental health and well-being calendar for students: 30 day challenge to provide students with ideas on how to self-care, create positive messages about others or themselves.
Flexibility
Emotional Intelligence
Sense of Control
Multicultural Night with Parents (3)
Students share cultural traditions (e.g., dances, food, ceremonies) with the school community.
Sense of Belonging
Play
Spirituality
Sidewalk Chalk (3)
Grab some chalk and express yourself on the tarmac with positive messages, doodles, or anything that inspires you.
Emotional Intelligence
Play
Liking School
Media Campaign (3)
Invite students and teachers to share photos of their favourite memories at the school, fun facts about themselves.
Sense of Belonging
Friendship
Emotional Intelligence
De-Stress Sessions (7)
Organize weekly activities for students to de-stress (Ie. Upbeat music on the PA system, theme day of the week for mental well-being, or Kahoot/Jeopardy games).
Emotional Intelligence
Flexibility
Friendship
Play
Liking School
Sense of Belonging
Spirituality
Wellness Room/Chill Space (8)
Create a chill space in the school that provides an inclusive, positive, and a safe place for students to relax, participate in mindfulness activities, and connect with others
Emotional Intelligence
Flexibility
Friendship
Play
Sense of Control
Liking School
Sense of Belonging
Spirituality
Pass-It-On-Cards (4)
Students and staff pass cards with inspirational messages to each other to spread positivity.
Friendship
Emotional Intelligence
Sense of Belonging
Liking School
Staff vs. Students Sports Game (4)
Play
Friendship
Physical Activity
Liking School
Supporting Students Transition into a New School (2)
Running mental well-being workshops for new students.
Sense of Belonging
Liking School
Course Selection Info Session & MyBlueprint (2)
Course selection information and MyBlueprint careers session offered by guidance counsellor.
Sense of Control
Flexibility
Well-Being Care Kits (3)
Create and distribute care kits that include earbuds, sleeping mask, and self-care activities.
Emotional Intelligence
Sleep
Flexibility