I expect you have all been going outside at 8.00 pm to clap for the NHS and all the Key workers? You have probably all heard about the Nightingale Hospitals that have opened in all the big cities. Well, we have the chance to take a step back in History and hear the life story of Florence Nightingale.
She talks about life from a young age and what made her decide on becoming a nurse.
My daughter has just qualified as a nurse and I am so proud of her. It’s a scary time, but I can’t begin to imagine how proud all the health care workers, doctors and nurses feel right now as they do their jobs.
Here is Sian at the beginning of her training and now working as a fully qualified nurse.
This is a great opportunity for you to ask any questions to Florence Nightingale, to Sian or to the two doctors below.
Zania and Phoebe(the two doctors) will be doing an interview next week on 5th May – where they will be answering any questions you have.
Click here to download the activity sheet about Zania and Phoebe and don’t forget to send us your questions and pictures by 3 pm on Thursday 30th April. You can do this by completing the form on the Science at Work https://pstt.org.uk/
Please keep any of the sheets that you download or questions that you write, so that I can use them for display when you are back. This activity may get you thinking about what you would like to do when you leave school?
Conservationists have been asking people for help to record the different types of butterflies that live in different areas around the country. This is so that scientists can find out more about different species and where they live.
Your challenge is to look carefully in your garden or whilst you are having your daily walk and record the butterflies you see and send this to your class teacher.
There are lots of great activities below you can complete linked to butterflies and other insects.
We all have mental health, just as we all have physical health. Being mentally healthy means that we feel good about ourselves, make and keep positive relationships with others and can feel and manage the full range of emotions. These can range from happiness, excitement and curiosity through to less comfortable feelings such as anger, fear or sadness.
Good mental health allows us to cope with life’s ups and downs, to feel in control of our lives and to ask for help from others when we need support.
Throughout our lives, many different things can change our mental health such as the start or end of relationships, getting a new job or being made redundant, changes in physical health and good news or worries about those we are close to.
It is important to remember that recovery is possible, even from severe mental ill health, and that people with a mental ill-health diagnosis may be managing their condition well and still experiencing high levels of well being.
Top tips for how you can support your child’s mental health
Below are some ideas for how you can support your child, as well as some suggestions for where you can get further information.
Our everyday habits are important to our mental health, just as they are to our physical health. Here are a few suggestions to help your child develop good habits.
+Talk openly about mental health
Just as you might encourage them to eat fruit and veg to keep their bodies healthy (and model this behaviour yourself), talk openly about, for example, staying connected with others or being physically active in order to take care of our minds.
+Model good habits
Children often learn from copying what they see around them. If you are taking care of your own mental health, it’s easier for them to see what good habits look like.
+Think about phone usage – both theirs and yours
We don’t fully understand the impact of social media on our mental health but using phones and laptops can impact on our sleep, which is important to our mental health. We’re also more likely to listen to one another if we’re not distracted by technology.
+Notice any changes in your child’s behaviour
Young people tell us how they’re feeling in many ways, not always verbally. Learning what is normal for your child makes it easier to notice when things change, and if this might be a sign that they’re struggling.
‘It’s understandable for children and adults to feel concerned or anxious about this virus and it is natural for parents to want to support and protect their children. You might do this in many different ways – giving them a hug, playing a game or having a chat. The most important thing is for your child to know that you are there for them, ready to help them if things get hard. We hope these tips help you support your child at this time.’
2. Looking after your family’s emotional well being at home
Perfect for parents – the terminology table attached contains grammatical terms, meanings and examples for each year group! To help you with homework your child may receive. It outlines what your child should learn in each year group.
From year 1 to Year 6.
If you are still unsure with any terminology please email class teacher to discuss further.
With so many celebrities and influencers getting involved with home learning, we’ve made a handy timetable with the best videos and activities for your children!
Grinshill and Stiperstones classes have been putting their knowledge of amounts and measurements to good use to produce some fantastic fruit mocktails and cakes!
The children carefully followed recipes and measured the correct amounts of ingredients for each.
They thoroughly enjoyed the hands on Maths and tasting their creations!
