Author: All Hallows School

All Hallows Prep School in Somerset

Wellbeing vs. Learning, an either/or issue?

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As the children return to school, the matter of ‘catching up’ on learning and nourishing their mental health cannot be an either/or.  In fact, doing all we can to support their wellbeing after the stresses of the pandemic is a vital component in promoting progress in their learning. As Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs suggests, in order […]

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Protecting and boosting our children’s well-being on their return from lockdown

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I am very excited about the children’s return to campus on 8th March with all the opportunities and enjoyment this is sure to bring.  Once again, despite many uncertainties, with your support and that of their teachers, our pupils have dealt with all that has been thrown at them with a great deal of resourcefulness, […]

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Adaptability and struggling with change

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One takeaway message from the past 12 months is that life is unpredictable and change is constant.  For so many of us, what we may have considered to be our normal routine has been ridden over roughshod by COVID-19.  In fact, even with the buoyancy brought about by recent developments, it still seems that the […]

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Employing the right mind-set to turn a crisis into an opportunity for learning…

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Finding ourselves in new circumstances, good or bad, or facing fresh challenges, can feel overwhelming. It certainly did at 9pm on the Monday evening the Prime Minister announced school closure with immediate effect!  The uncertainty of tackling something without previous experience, adequate information, or under time pressure can be a major source of stress too.  Crises can also […]

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