Mindful March - Day 16: Get really absorbed with an interesting or creative activity 🎨🥗🎶📝 actionforhappiness.org/march #MindfulMarch

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Let’s do all we can to support the people around us and promote the amazing benefits that nature brings for our wellbeing 🌿🌤💕 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Mental Health Foundation

Some days we can rise to the challenge. Other times we need to step down and preserve strength. Both approaches are brave & valid Image: instagram.com/laurajaneillus…

Our S2 boys group started their 6 week boxing programme with McMillan boxing. The pupils will be learning about the discipline needed for boxing, as well as developing their fitness and boxing skills. 🥊

Our S2 boys group have been working with Dougie from McMillan boxing. 🥊 They have been learning about boxing fitness, defence and discipline. #AdAstra

Our S1 wellbeing group participated in a My Place in the World project. 🌎 They have been learning about who they are at home, in school, in the community, in Scotland and in the world. #AdAstra #wellbeing

On the lead up to #TimeToTalk day, our pupils shared how they look after their mental health.

For #TimeToTalk pupils took part in mindfulness colouring-in and watched the movie Up, learning about mental health and how to take care of it. 🎈🎨

A massive thank you to the HE department for the tasty cakes, helping us start the conversation for #TimeToTalk day.

Our S2 boys group met former welterweight boxer Gerry McMillian. 🥊 Gerry & his brothers fought at many Scottish, British and even World boxing matches. He taught the boys about commitment, respect and the importance of education. Thank you for visiting.

Today Pro Football Freestyler Ross Brown taught our pupils about resilience through football tricks. ⚽️ Well done to all of our pupils who took part 💪🏻

Today our S1 group learned about Growth V Fixed mindset. 🧠 They developed their understanding through learning the new skill of juggling. 🎾 🎾 🎾

Our Mental Health Peer Educators are trained & ready to go! S1 will start their Mental Health sessions in a couple of weeks! Mental Health Foundation Scotland @HealthNac #MentalHealthMatters #S6superstars

Our first group of S1 pupils met the S6 buddies for some games and chat. #support #relationships #rolemodels

Christmas Jumper Day 2022 Awards: most creative Jumper - Dean; funniest Jumper - Euan; best staff Jumper - Mrs Malcolmson; Best Group Jumper - Faculty of Health & Wellbeing. 🎄#ChristmasJumperDay

A massive congratulations to our amazing runners in the North Ayrshire Scottish Schools Cross Country event! 👏🏃‍♂️ Ella in S1 came 3rd.🥉In S3, Rosie came 3rd,🥉 Lisa came 2nd,🥈Eilidh came 1st 🥇 & Sam came 1st for the boys 🥇 Well done! 🌟 #ambition #respect #excellence

Last week our Mental Health Ambassadors supported the staff by hosting a Time to Talk coffee morning ☕️ Thank you to the HE dept for making the yummy cakes 🧁 and to everyone who came along and started the conversation. 💬 #timetotalk #timetotalkday

Come along to the PE department and find out what type of learner you are. 🧠 You can then use the helpful hints and tips to help you study 📚

The Music & Drama Faculty have been getting classes to think of songs that are good for their wellbeing. We've compiled them into a playlist. Have a listen here... youtube.com/playlist?list=… #awthegether Ardrossan Academy Pastoral Support ArdAcadWellbeing Ardrossan Academy