Wellbeing
Welcome to the Wellbeing section of our school's website. At Salmestone Primary School, we recognise the importance of underpinning academic growth by nurturing the holistic well-being of our students.
This section provides resources, support, and guidance to help our students and their families, and to promote positive mental health practices among our school community.
Navigating the challenges of growing up can sometimes be overwhelming. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where students feel empowered to prioritise their wellbeing and seek assistance when needed. It is very important that if you have any worries or concerns about your safety, mental health or wellbeing you talk to a member of staff. This can be your tutor, a teacher or a member of the pastoral team.
In collaboration with students, parents, staff and mental health professionals, we have curated a range of resources to signpost you to.. Whether you're looking for information on coping strategies, stress management techniques during exams, or seeking support for yourself or a friend, you'll find valuable insights and practical tools to navigate the ups and downs of life.
Our goal is to promote a culture of open dialogue surrounding mental health, reducing stigma, and creating a sense of belonging within our school community.
Explore the resources available in this section, and remember, you are not alone.
Meet the team who are here to support you every step of the way on your journey through school...
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Recently a team from Year 3/4 entered a Netball Festival at Wellesley Haddon Dene. 🎉 The Salmestone team played 3 exciting games against children from Wellesley Haddon Dene, Northdown and St Georges primary schools. 😊 The children showed brilliant sportsmanship, kindness and teamwork and there were plenty of smiles from the team throughout the day. We are very proud of our Salmestone team for their grit, determination and fun-loving attitudes.
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Parent workshops being held by the emotional wellbeing team over the next few months. More information and links for each workshop can be found on our website- simply use the filter option for 'parent workshops' https://www.salmestone-tkat.org/parents/letters-home
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Year 1 had an exciting opportunity at the end of last term! The children were invited to the Turner Contemporary to be among the very first to see David Hockney’s stunning new window exhibition, Sunley Window. 🤩 The children were even included in a local press release, which many parents may have seen, proudly representing our school with beautiful behaviour throughout the day. Inspired by what they saw, the class then enjoyed a hands‑on workshop exploring Hockney’s artistic style. They created vibrant digital drawings using iPads and worked together on a colourful window display of their own. 🌅 It was a fantastic day filled with creativity, curiosity and plenty of proud smiles.
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Year 1 and 5 visited the Turner art gallery recently to work with artist Joe Fenwick-Wilson on a piece of artwork focusing on perspective. We will share pictures of the finished pieces in the next few weeks as the children finalise them. The idea behind the art was to paint using the primary colours and to then turn the painting greyscale to see what it would look like in black and white. We look forward to seeing how these turn out! Great work everyone 😊
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Our Reception class had a wonderful trip to Broadlees Farm in Dover last term! 🐑🌿 The children enjoyed a hands-on experience, gently stroking lambs, exploring where farm animals live, and asking lots of thoughtful questions. It was a fantastic opportunity to bring learning to life and help the children understand more about animals and life on a farm. We are so proud of how curious, respectful, and enthusiastic they were throughout the visit—well done, Reception! 💚
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Our wildly popular book fair is returning to Salmestone this week! 📍Monday 27th April 📍Tuesday 28th April The book fair will be set up directly after school outside our main reception area (weather permitting) or outside the canteen in case of rain. We have been blown away by the past success of these events, which have enabled the school to expand our library with some amazing books, and shown that Salmestone children really do enjoy reading. 📚We can't wait to see you all there!
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Our wildly popular book fair is returning to Salmestone this Friday! 📍Friday 24th April 📍Monday 27th April 📍Tuesday 28th April The book fair will be set up directly after school outside our main reception area (weather permitting) or outside the canteen in case of rain. We have been blown away by the past success of these events, which have enabled the school to expand our library with some amazing books, and shown that Salmestone children really do enjoy reading. 📚We can't wait to see you all there!
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Our Reception children had a fantastic time on their Easter egg hunt last term! 🐣🌸 The excitement was wonderful to see as they searched high and low, and we are delighted that every child successfully found an egg. It was especially lovely to see the children working together, helping their friends and sharing in the fun. A joyful morning full of teamwork, kindness, and smiles—well done, Reception! 💛
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Parent workshops being held by the emotional wellbeing team over the next few months. More information and links for each workshop can be found on our website- simply use the filter option for 'parent workshops' https://www.salmestone-tkat.org/parents/letters-home
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Last term our ACE and Thrive children were challenged to make Easter Bonnets using only paper. As you can see some amazing Bonnets were made. All the children who took part received a participation prize, with one lucky winner across each phase winning an Easter egg. Well done to everyone who took part, watch this space to see what the challenge will be next term! 😆
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