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Mairead Lane Cronin (Wellbeing Coordinator) with Caoimhe Keoghan of Jigsaw Kerry, and Pierce Dargan, Principal of Presentation Secondary School Castleisland at the launch of the ‘One Good School’ initiative.
THERE was an air of excitement Presentation Secondary School Castleisland as students and staff enjoyed the ‘One Good School’ launch day.
Jigsaw’s One Good School initiative is a two year comprehensive initiative which strives to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people, and those around them by developing a shared response for mental health across the whole school community.
“The initiative helps us as a school to provide a safe and supportive environment for building life skills, resilience and a strong sense of connectedness,” said Mairead Lane Cronin, One Good School lead teacher and Wellbeing leader.
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The launch day began with the arrival of eight different outdoor activities provided by the business ‘It’s My Party’.
Throughout the day, all year groups got the chance to have some chill out time along with having fun with their peers.
“We felt it was important to highlight the need for students to take time out, get outside for fresh air, clear their heads, connect with others, laugh and overall just enjoy themselves,” said Mairead.
“All of this is integral to helping their overall wellbeing and mental health. Fostering healthy relationships among peers, school staff and parents is critical to a young person’s overall experience of school and their social, emotional and cognitive development.”
Fifth year students Labhaoise Mansfield, Leah Horan and Katie O’Driscoll at the launch of the One Good School initiative.
On the day, they also unveiled the new student and teacher wellbeing areas. Caoimhe Keogan from Jigsaw Kerry arrived to the school and cut the ribbon to officially open them both.
“These chill zone areas are bright and uplifting, we hope they will be a place for students and teachers to relax and take some time out when needed,” said Mairead.
“Caoimhe also unveiled the One Good School flag that we intend to proudly showcase outside our school for the year ahead. The day would not be a success without the help from our student council and international students.”
Going forward for the year ahead, students, teachers and parents will be completing courses online and watching webinars from the Jigsaw portal related to mental health, with some already completed.
“We look forward to our continued work with Jigsaw Kerry, and know that going forward the wellbeing of our students and staff is being well supported through the involvement with this fantastic initiative,” said Mairead.
A group of 2nd year students enjoying the activities at the school on Friday
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