Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 took place from 9–15 February, with the theme “This is My Place.” This year’s focus was all about helping children feel a strong sense of belonging—in school, at home and within their wider community.
Throughout the week, children explored what makes them feel safe, valued and included, and reflected on the people and places that support their wellbeing. It was lovely to see thoughtful conversations, creativity and kindness as pupils shared their ideas and listened to one another.
A huge thank you to everyone who could make it and support the week—your time and involvement really helped make it meaningful for the children
In Science today, the Year 2 children carried out an exciting hands-on experiment to investigate whether different materials were absorbent or non-absorbent. The children made predictions, tested a range of materials and carefully observed what happened when water was added.
They discussed their results using scientific vocabulary and began to draw conclusions about which materials soak up liquid and which repel it. It was fantastic to see such curiosity, teamwork and enthusiasm as the children worked like real scientists and explained their thinking so clearly
This week, we were lucky to welcome Compass Go into school for a fantastic workshop focused on emotions and how people react in different situations. The session gave children the chance to talk openly about their feelings, recognise that everyone experiences emotions differently, and understand that big feelings are a normal part of everyday life.
The children were incredibly thoughtful and engaged throughout. They shared brilliant ideas about how to stay calm, such as taking deep breaths, counting, using positive self-talk and asking for help when things feel tricky. They also discussed practical and kind ways to support their friends, including listening carefully, giving someone space, using encouraging words and telling a trusted adult if someone needs extra help.
The workshop helped children build important skills around empathy, self-regulation and resilience, and it was lovely to see them making links to real-life situations in school and beyond. We’re proud of how maturely they approached the discussions and how confidently they shared their ideas. This learning will continue to be built on in class as we support children to manage their emotions and look after one another.
The children were thoughtful and reflective throughout, sharing ideas about what makes them feel proud, how to bounce back from challenges, and why it’s important to be kind to themselves as well as others.
We’re also excited that over the next term, each class will take part in their own Compass Go workshop, allowing pupils to explore these themes in more depth. These sessions will help children build resilience, confidence and strategies to support both their own wellbeing and that of their peers — skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.
In PSHE today, the children explored how dentists help us look after our teeth and why good oral hygiene is so important. Through discussion and practical activities, they learned about brushing twice a day, making healthy food choices and visiting the dentist regularly.
The children also had lots of fun helping Harry Hippo learn how to look after his teeth properly! By giving advice and practising good routines, they showed fantastic understanding and enthusiasm. A brilliant session full of smiles and healthy habits
This Monday, we had a fantastic session with Hands on Science! Year 4 took part in an exciting and interactive workshop all about the digestive system.
The children explored everything from what saliva is used for at the very start of digestion, to how stomach acid helps prevent harmful bacteria from being absorbed into the body. They were fascinated to learn how each part of the digestive system plays an important role in keeping us healthy.
Our Year 4 pupils were incredibly enthusiastic and eager to share the knowledge they already had. They asked thoughtful questions and impressed our expert with their understanding and curiosity.
It was wonderful to see such excitement for science and learning
On Monday, our Year 3 children enjoyed a fantastic session with Hands on Science. They had so much fun learning all about the human skeleton and the important role our bones play in supporting and protecting our bodies.
The children listened brilliantly throughout the session, and we were incredibly proud of the thoughtful and interesting questions they asked Mark. Their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning really shone through!
It was wonderful to see them so engaged and excited about science.
Year 2 Visit to Green Futures!
Our Year 2 children had a brilliant time visiting Green Futures this week!
They explored the gardens and greenhouses, learned about how plants grow, and even had the chance to smell and handle herbs like rosemary. The children loved asking questions, spotting vegetables, and discovering more about where food comes from.
The trip gave them the chance to connect with nature and understand more about sustainability and caring for our environment.
A big thank you to the team at Green Futures for such a fun and educational experience!
Year 1 Visit Green Futures! 🌱
Our Year 1 children had a fantastic time visiting Green Futures Grimsby this week!
The children explored the polytunnels, learned all about how fruit and vegetables are grown, and even had a go at planting and picking some of their own. They were fascinated to see how plants develop and were brilliant at asking questions and spotting different types of produce.
It was a brilliant hands-on learning experience that brought our science and sustainability topics to life – and the sunshine made it even better!
A huge thank you to the team at Green Futures for their warm welcome and to all our staff and volunteers who helped make the day a success.
Check out the photos below to see our little gardeners in action!
Our Year 3 children had a brilliant opportunity to take part in a special workshop run by the team from IntoUniversity Grimsby. Held in the school hall, the session was packed with fun, learning and aspirations for the future!
The children were introduced to a range of careers and got to hear all about the journeys taken by the IntoUniversity staff. It was fantastic to see how inspired our pupils were—especially when discussing their own hopes and dreams.
A huge thank you to the team at IntoUniversity for delivering such an engaging and meaningful session. We can’t wait to work with you again soon!
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