Let's talk about mental health with Lawrence students

May was Mental Health Awareness Month and students at the Lawrence Primary School took part in a spirit week to note the importance of mental health.   

Students donned pajamas on Mellow Monday to understand the vitality of feeling relaxed and taking time for reflection. On Take Care of Yourself Tuesday, the children learned how self-care and self-help could reduce negative emotions and promote the wellness of their bodies and minds. 

Wearing green on Wellness Wednesday, the students represented mental health and highlight the importance of self-esteem. Pink was the color of Thankful Thursday and the kids participated in activities and classroom lessons focuses on gratitude. 

School spirit was on display that Friday as the students showed their school spirit and talked about why physical activity is a vital part of mental health. The children created what were called positivity mirrors to remember to think positive thoughts.         

“We want to give our young learners the tools to be able to successfully manage their feelings, including feeling comfortable speaking about their emotions and the challenges or stresses they might be facing at any given in time, and when to ask for help navigating their big emotions,” Principal Kristen Mcloughlin stated in a news release.