The children at James Knott took part in Coram Life Education‘s ‘Wear your Scarf to School Day’ to support Children’s Mental Health Week which was the 6th to the 12th Feb.

During the day we thought about whether our choice of scarf said something special about us and the ways in which different scarves could reflect the SCARF values we use to support our Personal, Social and Health education (PSHE) teaching. For example:

SAFETY – some scarves will be warm and comforting, helping to keep someone snug and safe in very cold weather!

CARING – some scarves might have been a present from a special person; they’ll help make someone feel cared for. Wearing a scarf as part of religious faith can also help someone to feel cared for.

ACHIEVEMENT – some scarves might be part of a club, perhaps a sports team. These are waved when a club achieves (e.g. when a football team scores a goal!) They also show when someone belongs to something.

RESILIENCE – a football team’s scarf can also help someone to remember that they can still support a team even if it’s not doing well; they can show resilience when bouncing back from defeat or disappointment.

FRIENDSHIP – maybe some scarves were a gift from a friend and this makes them extra special.

It was a fantastic day of reflection for all the children. Thank you all.