Bushvalley Primary School
Emotional Health & Wellbeing at Bushvalley
Health & Wellbeing at Bushvalley
Health & Wellbeing Team at Bushvalley
Health & Wellbeing Link Governor: Mr H Crowe
Being Well Doing Well Champion Teachers: Mrs C Irwin & Mrs E Bartlett
Mental Heath First Aiders: Mrs C Irwin, Miss K McCook, Mrs L McLaughlin & Mrs E Getty
Please click on the link below to view our school Wellbeing Team Poster
Bushvalley School Wellbeing Team
At Bushvalley Primary School, we are committed to supporting the positive mental health and wellbeing of our whole school community (children, staff, Governors, parents/guardians). We recognise how important mental health and emotional wellbeing is to our lives in just the same way as our physical health. We recognise that good mental health is crucial in the overall wellbeing of the children and how it can affect their learning and achievement.
It is the primary aim of Bushvalley that every member of the school community feels valued and respected and that each person is treated fairly and well. We are a caring community, whose values are built upon mutual trust and respect for all.
Children experience ups and downs in their lives which can make them vulnerable and at times and they may need additional emotional support. We take the view that positive mental health is everybody's business and that we all have a role to play.
At Bushvalley Primary School, we have a Mental Health and Wellbeing Team who are the main points of contact for any children or adults who are experiencing mental health issues or need someone to talk to.
Our team are trained to help and support everyone's wellbeing along with spotting any signs of mental health issues. Members of our team will be able to guide our children and adults towards the support they need and help to stop a mental health issue from getting worse.
Our team members will be able to listen, reassure and respond to individual's needs. As a team, we aim to help everyone to look after their own mental health.
Please click on the link below to view our school Health and Wellbeing Policy.
DE Emotional Health & Wellbeing Framework
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EA Health & Wellbeing Hub Term 3 April-June 2025
Please click on the link to view the EA Wellbeng Hub Term 3 Newsletter
Directory of Services - Northern Area
Please click on the link to view the Directory of Services in the Northern Area
My Self Care Plan for Pupils
Please click on the link to view our school Pupil Self Care Plan 2024/2025
Bushvalley Wellbeing Handbook
Please click on the link to view Bushvalley's Wellbeing Handbook 2024/2025
Being Well Doing Well School (BWDW)
Bushvalley is delighted to be a 'Being Well Doing Well' (BWDW) School. We are currently in our second year of this prgramme and are embedding a 'Whole School Aproach to Emotional Health and Wellbeing'.
Mrs Irwin & Mrs Bartlett are the Champion Teachers for the BWDW Programme.
Please click on the links below to view some of our Being Well Doing Well Documents.
Bushvalley BWDW School Audit 2024/2025
Chats & Natters with Mary
We are delighted to offer 'Chats and Natters' with Mary every Tuesday at Bushvalley. 'Chats & Natters' gives the children the opportunity to discuss any issues regarding their Emotional Health & Wellbeing with a trained Emotional Health and Wellbeing Counsellor.
EA High 5 Newsletter
The EA High 5 Newsletter has become a core resource and platform for schools to share good ideas for promoting positive emotional health and wellbeing. Each issue take on a theme linked with the Education Authority's vision to Inspire, Support and Challenge all our young people to be the best they can be.
You can view the latest High 5 Newsletter below.
Children's Mental Health Week
We celebrate Children's Mental Health Week annually in February. We focus our activities for the week on the 'Take 5' Model for Wellbeing.
In February 2025, we enjoyed activities such as, Fun with Drums (Keep Learning), Fitness Freddy (Stay Active), Walking School Bus (Connect), Superhero Day (Give) and Fresh Air Friday (Take Notice).
Please click on the link below to view our school Mental Health Video 2025.
Health & Wellbeng Evening
As part of our whole school approach to Emotional Health and Wellbeing, we recognise the importance of building upon our community links.
Our recent Health & Wellbeing Evening was a great success in promoting Emotional Health. We would like to thank Gordy Elliott (GEHQ), Erinn McElvogue (Mindset & Wellness Consultant), Rural Support and Emily Millar (Sustainable Eating and Living)
Emotional Health & Wellbeing Contacts and Useful Links
Young Minds
Whether you want to understand more about how you're feeling and find ways to feel better, or you want to support someone who's struggling, we can help.
Mind
We support minds by offering help whenever you might need it through our information, advice and local services.
Mental Health Foundation NI
You and your community should be able to live life to the full. That is why we are continuing to find ways to prevent mental health problems.
Every Mind Matters
A public health England and NHS site to help people take simple steps to look after their mental health, improve their mental wellbeing and support others. Get expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental wellbeing and make it part of your daily routine
Childline
You can talk to Childline anytime. Please use the phone number below to contact Childline.
Samaritans
If you need someone to talk to, the Samaritans listen. They don't judge and they won't tell you what to do.
