The first ever Ayr Academy #ayrcares mental health and wellbeing night. Wonderful to have parents and pupils learning about positive mental health approaches together. Thanks to all involved, @InsideScio gave the most powerful talk to set the tone. ❤️ @Ayr_Academy2016
Matt & the Ayr Academy Boy’s Group are at the Scotland vs Croatia game in Glasgow tonight. Our Diversionary Youth Work Programme provides positive activity for young people at targeted evening & weekend times 🏴👌
#YouthWorkChangesLives#PositiveAlternatives#NewExperiences
👏@Ayr_Academy2016 has taken the first step in our School Ambassador Recognition Programme by earning their bronze award! The school in @southayrshire has been working hard to introduce the #SCQF to parents & pupils.
🧱They now feature on our wall at https://t.co/iN9WK30ySY
Our S6 Wellbeing Ambassadors spoke to all S2 pupils at assembly this morning about #WorldMentalHealthDay and the importance of getting help of you are struggling 💚 #Compassion#community
🌟 On this World Mental Health Day 2023, let's empower our young people to shine brighter!
Let us nurture their minds, offer love and create a safe space where their mental well-being can flourish. 💚
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Our community mental health website is a great resource to visit if you are looking for more information on mental health services, resources, websites and more. Visit https://t.co/6mKPxx5dyK.
Let’s get talking about mental health. Our SIOL group are working hard to raise awareness, reduce stigma and increase supports available for all pupils. Keep your eyes peeled for our next family event- 23rd Nov, more details to follow!
Every year World Mental Health Day is celebrated on 10th October. The theme for 2023, set by the World Foundation of Mental Health, is Mental Health is a universal human right. #youngminds#WorldMentalHealthDay 💚
I love this! It can take effort and practice to focus on the positives and good things in amongst challenging days/situations, I’m sure regular practice would have a fantastic input on our YPs wellbeing ❤️
Glimmers are the opposite of triggers. They bring moments of joy and happiness. Noticing glimmers has a soothing effect on the nervous system and increases life satisfaction. We were exploring them today 🌟✨🌟
Fantastic start for our new S1 pupils @Ayr_Academy2016
‘Star Starter’ awards were issued today for demonstrating our school values in week 1. Keep up the great work! ⭐️
Our S6 buddies also enjoyed a hot choc treat for their help this week 🧁 #BelieveAchieve#celebratesuccess
“Don’t try to fix it. Just try to make it better.”
Advice from @JohnCarnochan about how to engage with children & young people who are struggling.
“If you always try to fix it, you will go home frustrated & tired.” #TheCloseCommunity
17/end. So, because I walk in t footsteps of so many brave young people, whose Rights we have championed through the #UNCRC , I wanted to say aloud: Please don't sacrifice compassion for children when times get hard for adults. The needs of both can be met. Through relationships.