Overchurch Junior School

P.S.H.E.

 

PSHE at OJS

 

PSHE and RSE LTP 24-25

PSHE Policy September 2024

 

At Overchurch Junior school we are committed to enabling our pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe, and prepared for life and work. PSHE education offers both explicit and implicit learning opportunities and experiences which reflect pupils’ increasing independence and physical and social awareness, PSHE education helps pupils to manage the physical and emotional changes at puberty, introduces them to a wider world and enables them to make an active contribution to their communities.  The needs and interests of all our pupils, irrespective of gender, culture, ability or aptitude, will be promoted through the inclusive and varied PSHE curriculum at our school.

 

myHappymind

 

We are proud to be a part of the myHappymind Family! As a whole school program grounded in science and dedicated to building positive mental wellbeing, myHappymind helps children understand how their brains work and creates a culture that helps to build children's resilience, confidence, and self-esteem. myHappymind also teaches the children how to self-regulate and manage their emotions in stressful times, allowing them to be their very best selves.

 

 

myHappymind Module Descriptions

  • Meet Your Brain: Understanding how your brain works and how to ensure we look after it so that we can manage our emotions and be at our best. Growth mindset is a key part of this too.

    Celebrate: Understanding your unique character strengths and learning to celebrate them. This is a fantastic module for building self-esteem.

    Appreciate: Understanding why gratitude matters and how you can develop gratitude as a habit. Gratitude is key to well-being and resilience and we're all about making it a habit!

    Relate: Understanding why positive relationships matter and how to build them. We're focussed on the building blocks of good relationships and friendships.

    Engage: Understanding how to set meaningful goals that matter and how to keep resilient in times of challenge. This module is all about building self-esteem and resilience too.

 
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