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World Mental Health Day and Wellbeing

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As you may be aware, on Tuesday 10th October it is World Mental Health Day. Here at Belmont Community School we value the wellbeing of all our families, students and staff. We would like to share some excellent resources and opportunities to discuss wellbeing for families and teens here with you:

Family Hubs Activity and Programmes Guide

 

Oracy October.

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During the coming month we are joining in with Voice 21’s Oracy October on the theme of ‘when talk gets challenging’.
Students will be introduced to this topic during assemblies next week and then follow a tutor time programme of activities on: disagreeing with other people’s opinions, making someone feel listened to and advocating for yourself and others.
During the month of October, students will also be challenged in lessons across the curriculum to demonstrate the physical, cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional skills needed to complete these oracy challenges.

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace – 17th September – Free entry for under 16s!

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We are pleased to confirm the details for our Grassroots Day on Sunday 17 September against Crystal Palace Women (KO 2pm). Details of this can be found on our website here.   

For this fixture, we are offering free entry for under-16s, and any of your pupils are welcome to attend with their families. Please spread the word to your pupils about this fixture – it will hopefully prove to be a great occasion and a good opportunity for kids to experience and meet our players.

 Our team have had a successful start to the season, going unbeaten with seven points from their first three games, and now we are hoping to see as many there as possible to get behind the team and hopefully our players can inspire the next generation.

Kids’ free entry or adult tickets can be redeemed/ purchased by clicking here. While you can purchase tickets at the gate on the day, we advise purchasing online advance to guarantee entry.

 For any more questions, please email safcwomen@safc.com and we are happy to assist.

Supporting Your Teenager – parental information

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Dear parents, families and carers,

We would like to draw your attention to some excellent opportunities to help you understand your child’s development across teenage years and through puberty and also to share your experiences and receive support from others.

  1. Online workshops for parents to help you support your teenager and deal with their developing emotions.
  2. A parenting network roadshow (also online)

If you yourself are finding life hard and feel you are struggling with your mental health please consider the following resources:

  • Adult Mental Health information is available at https://www.durham.gov.uk/adultmentalhealthsupport
  • Support is available by contacting your local GP surgery.
  • The Mental Health Alliance is a range of support services able to support a wide range of mental health concerns.

 

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Student Podcasts in collaboration with New Writing North

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Some of our Y7 students have been working with New Writing North. They premiered their podcast recording that they have been working on over the past term. We were thrilled to listen to how professional our work sounded and we all walked out of our class a little taller based on what great work we had achieved.

 

This History is no Longer a Mystery

The Kick About

The World of Football

The Food Fusion

Podcast People Now

Boyfriend Material

Intel on Adele

Football Books Podcast

Fascinating Football Facts

Hilarious Histories

Mind Over Matter

Dark Stars that Shine

Grande Language

Trix Centre Podcast

Tried to Change the Ending

 

 

 

Opportunities at North East Futures UTC

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Information on opportunities within North East Futures UTC can be found here. As well as A Levels, we also have a technical pathway (available with grades 4 and 5) and a GCSE re sit package that students can complete in 1 year. Any interested students can register interest via the QR code, on our website, or pop in to speak to our staff on the days advertised.