Wellbeing Resources for Schools
- Published: 02 March 2023
The Hello, How Are You? Campaign is a nationwide effort to promote connection and engagement in open conversations about mental health. The campaign this year is inviting all schools to become involved- to say Hello and ask the question ‘How Are You?’ in a meaningful way. Click here for more information on the Hello, How Are You? Campaign
Hello, How Are You? Day is on March 30
The Hello, How Are You? website has a wealth of ideas and lesson plans for schools and ideas for the whole school community to become involved. Mental Health Ireland's Development Officer, Aine Hurley, a former primary school teacher, has created a document with links to curriculum and free ideas for use in schools and in classrooms. Click here for more information on school resources
Online Teacher Information Session
Aine is also hosting an online teacher information session about the Hello, How Are You? Campaign for schools next Tuesday March 7. If you or any teachers in your school are interested in finding out more. Click here to register for the online teacher information sessions.
As with all national campaigns there is a fundraising element, the focus of the campaign however, is on the promotion of positive mental health and engaging in Hello, How Are You? conversations and activities with the children, staff and wider school community. The week commencing the Monday, 27 March, finishing with the HELLO day on the 30 March, the school community are encouraged to ask ‘Hello, How are You?’ and actively listen for the answer.
