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.

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'.

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.