WIMS School Support
Our WIMS School Supports provides a set of presentations and lesson plans designed for teachers to use in the classroom to support students with transitioning back to school under the unusual and challenging circumstances of a global pandemic.
Teachers can now download and use the classroom presentation, which is accompanied by a handout for students, and includes activities and discussion points.
The set focuses on dealing with change, and empowers students to develop coping skills and prepare for times of transition and adjustment. By the end of the presentation, students will be better equipped to describe the impact that change can have and develop coping strategies for this. It takes roughly 30 minutes to complete, with the option to give extra time to explore the discussion point in more detail. Teachers may wish to consider their students’ personal circumstances when leading the related discussion points and activity.
Film resources
Managing mental health issues in the classroom can be challenging. Our Frame of Mind film resource features clips from entries to our Frame of Mind short film competition. These clips were especially selected because they explore some important mental health themes particularly relevant to young people. The film can be used as a classroom tool to start a discussion about these aspects of mental health and wellbeing. The companion guide provides further information on the topics explored in the film, and suggests questions and discussion points to help you get the conversation started with your class. We recommend allocating up to one hour for viewing this film and completing the exercises contained within the companion guide. We also produced an educational film specifically for school teachers and staff, together with the mental health team at St Patrick's Mental Health Services, that we hope will be of benefit to you and your colleagues.
#MindYourSelfie nature workbook
We teamed up with BirdWatch Ireland, Biodiversity in Schools and Leave No Trace Ireland to develop Minding Your Self, Minding Nature, a mental health resource for secondary schools.
Our workbook explores links between nature and our mental health. It aims to highlight ways young people can connect with nature in daily life to support their wellbeing; in turn, when we feel connected with nature, we're more likely to take climate action. We're delighted to offer the workbook in both English and Irish languages.
Volunteering activity resource
Volunteering provides numerous wellbeing and health benefits while creating a positive impact in schools, homes, and communities—benefiting both volunteers and those they support.
This resource highlights how volunteering can help young people develop new skills, gain hands-on experience, and cultivate a sense of responsibility and purpose. It also emphasises how engaging in meaningful activities can strengthen social connections and help reduce feelings of loneliness.
Developed with input from students in our Transition Year Programme, this resource includes volunteer activity ideas suggested by young people, for young people.
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