The Amber Flag
Flag Raising
The Amber Flag is a programme focussing on Well-Being and Positive Mental Health. It is run by Pieta House. It is about promoting positive mental health and well-being and to raise awareness. The children in Ballycroneen are working towards the Amber Flag this year (2022-2023).
Firstly, a committee of children was setup from Junior Infants to Sixth Class. The committee meet every Friday to discuss the different events and share ideas supporting well-being in the school. We have also established an Amber Flag noticeboard to display the different events that are happening and some positive affirmations too.
The Amber Flag Committee & Noticeboard
Well-Being Week is being held in the school from Monday 27th March to Friday 31st March with various activities each day.
Mindful Monday - Mindful collaborative colouring as a whole school
Thankful Tuesday - A whole school thankful tree
Well-Being Wednesday - Meditation, mindfulness and Yoga
Together Thursday - Activities together focussing on well-being and friendship
Feel-Good Friday - Games and music together
Our Collaborative Mindful colouring was completed by the whole school on Mindful Monday.
Each class created a 'thankful leaf' on Thankful Tuesday which was added to our whole school 'Thankful Tree'.
Yoga in the Junior Room on
Well-Being Wednesday
Together Thursday - Exploring Friendship and what it means to be a good friend
Feel Good Friday - Games and Music in the halla for all students.
Date for your Diary!!!!!
Bake Sale and Beach Walk in aid of Pieta House
We had a very successful Bake Sale and Sponsored Beach Walk in the school to raise funds for Pieta House. Luckily the weather was on our side and we had a fabulous walk to the beach where we created well-being posters using materials we could find at the beach. We had great fun as you can see from our pictures.
Bake Sale Fun!
Beach Walk