Student Wellbeing by Matthew Spencer https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p Embracing wellbeing in our school community en-us 2023-03-06 08:14:47 UTC 2026-03-20 19:10:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/242579693/be7fda14ebfe34a974871088f7591e65/icon1.jpg Overview of a Wellbeing day at DCSL matthew_spencer1 https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2565005922 Here is an overview of the activities that were held during DCSL's wellbeing day in October 2022, along with the letter that was sent to parents.]]> 2023-04-24 02:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2565005922 Images from a Wellbeing Day at DCSL matthew_spencer1 https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2565006243 Here are some posts on Instagram that show activities that were held during a school-wide wellbeing day in October 2022]]> 2023-04-24 02:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2565006243 Wellbeing in schools article matthew_spencer1 https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2565008239 An interesting article from the Structural Learning website]]> 2023-04-24 02:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2565008239 Wellbeing in the year 2027 matthew_spencer1 https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2565331932 Here is an overview of what wellbeing could look like for our students in 2027]]> 2023-04-24 07:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2565331932 Mindful Moments https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2565405461 In DUCKS at DCSZ we have been looking at ways to thread Mindfulness into the day, whether at the beginning, middle or end of the day. These opportunities are intentionally offered to help students take a quiet moment to practice a breathing technique or listen to calming music. At the beginning of the day it helps to promote focus, however in the middle of the day these moments are often helpful in finding some calm and promoting a feeling of wellness. These mindful moments last no longer than five minutes, but help children to build positive mental habits and develop important skills of self regulation.]]> 2023-04-24 09:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2565405461 DUCKS 'Minding Me' Student Wellbeing Days https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2565424753 Inspired by conversations in our EIM Student Wellbeing Collaboration Group, a DUCKS-wide Student Wellbeing program was developed in March of this year at DCSZ. It ran across two full days. The program was developed around six themes that support well being and link to our PSHE curriculum. These were: gratitude, friendship & connection, empathy, kindness, self esteem and purpose. Students moved around classrooms where they explored each theme through mindfulness, art, games and stories. ]]> 2023-04-24 09:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2565424753 The Empathy Lab https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2575780831 As a teacher librarian, I find the Empathy Lab very insightful in two main ways. 
1. As a source of research into the Power of Empathy 
2. As a wealth of up-to-date books on Empathy
Furthermore, I have done the 4 modular programmes diving deeper into building children's empathy, literacy skills and social activism. I recommend this site for all those interested in student wellbeing as books are a real vehicle for exploring all sorts of emotions and issues.

The mission of this group is to raise empathy-educated generations, inspired to create a better world for everyone.
 
The belief is that this can be done by building children’s empathy, literacy and social activism through a systematic use of high-quality literature. The strategy builds on new scientific evidence showing the power of reading to build real-life empathy skills. 
 
It has 4 key programmes:
· Creation of Empathy Day as a national day
.  Schools’ Programme
·  Annual Read for Empathy Guides
·  Work with authors and illustrators whose work is empathetic
]]> 2023-05-02 21:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2575780831 Compassionate Systems https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2602949496 A lot of our conversations was about The Compassionate Systems that has been introduced at DCSG by Jacob Martins and Charlotte Ruddy. They are inspiring leaders who are doing a great job at developing it in the school. Jacob Martins spent one whole session talking to the group about the Compassionate Systems and how it was working in DCSG.]]> 2023-05-24 07:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/matthew_spencer1/jdxl56yzaqfl243p/wish/2602949496