Relax Kids (Term Two)

10th Apr 2019

In term two Reception - Primary Four children participated in the Relax Kids Programme led by Paula McGilligan. This was the "Brilliant Me" strand of the programme, where the children explored brilliant bodies, brilliant brains, brilliant heart and brilliant feelings. The aim of the programme is to provide the children with tools and techniques to relax and feel calm, feel more confident, improve focus and concentration, be more imaginative, develop creativity and sleep better at night.

The children participated in dance and drama, stretching and yoga exercises, breathing and massage, positive affirmations and mindful relaxations.

Pupil feedback was very positive and 100% of children said they enjoyed participating in the Brilliant Me programme. Most of the children said that participating in the programme made them feel happy and relaxed, and they would like to do more activities through Relax Kids.

Parental feedback was equally as positive, and a big thank you to all those parents who took the time to complete and return the questionnaires. 100% of parents reported that their children enjoyed the programme, and parents reported an improvement in listening skills, confidence, sleeping patterns and self-awareness.

Following the positive feedback from both pupils and parents, we hope to continue this programme in the future.