The Brilliant Schools programme, started by Andy Cope, works with children, staff and parents to teach them how to be the best version of themselves, to be resilient and to bounce back when faced with challenges. Children are also encouraged to carry out 鈥榬andom acts of kindness鈥� which make a difference to their class, their school, their families and their communities. Mike Martin, a coordinator for Brilliant Schools, visited the schools to train Year 5 pupils and staff and year 5 pupils trained the rest of the school and pupils, too!
Headteacher Ann Bellis says:
鈥淲e have seen a real increase in self-esteem, self-confidence and resilience in the year 5 pupils who have led the rest of the school on this wellbeing journey and we are proud of our learners鈥� achievements.鈥�
Deputy Headteacher and Year 5 teacher, Sion Roberts said:
鈥淭he pupils鈥� positive mindset has not only impacted on their communication and leadership skills but has enhanced all areas of their learning.鈥�
成人大片lor Clive Meredith, Blaenau Gwent 成人大片鈥檚 Executive Member for Education says:
鈥淐ongratulations to everyone at Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg on their work with the 鈥楤rilliant Schools鈥� programme. Pupil wellbeing is such an important part of being at school and is a priority for the 成人大片 and all of our schools. We want pupils to enjoy coming to school and be happy while they learn.鈥�
Next year pupils from Bro Helyg hope to visit other schools to share their experiences and to link up with a local care home in order to spread the happiness.
You can find out more about the Brilliant Schools programme here.