Wellness Week

Posted: 4th February 2022

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

As we look forward to celebrating Wellness Week next week, looking at all aspects of wellness, Mrs R Good, our Counsellor and Play Therapist writes about Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

‘Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is taking place this year from 7th – 13th February, the eighth annual event since it was first organised by Place2Be to highlight the importance of mental health in children and young people.  This year’s theme of ‘Growing Together’ is about growing emotionally and finding ways of supporting each other.  It is an opportunity to reflect on our individual skills and learning, the challenges encountered on the way and who helped us.

One in six children has a diagnosable mental health problem which may continue into adulthood.  50% of adults with life time mental health problems will have first experienced symptoms by the age of 14.  Like adults, the emotional wellbeing of children and young people is just as important as physical health.  Encouraging emotional growth during uncertain times is as important as ever.  Trying new activities can provide new focus and build resilience, encourage problem solving, overcome challenges, boost self-esteem and improve wellbeing.  Similarly, having the support of parents, carers, peers, teachers and significant others can make us feel valued and enhance relationships.

The schools Creating Space for Mind, Body and Soul Wellness Week coincides with Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.  It offers pupils a range of activities to sample and cultivate, and events for learning and reflection.  For parents and carers, the Place2Be website provides a plethora of suggestions focusing on sharing experiences and growth through spending time together and listening.  Why not give it a try?  It may make all the difference.’

Categories: Junior Nursery Prep Senior Sixth Form Whole School
Strengthening Our Community: The Return of Boys to our Preps and Pre-Preps

We are excited to share that, from September 2026, boys will begin moving up from our Nursery into Reception, marking the gradual reintroduction of boys into our Prep and Pre-Prep School.

This step reflects growing interest from families who value our strong holistic ethos and unique grounds and setting and would like their sons and daughters to share their educational journey together.

At St Augustine’s, our strong sense of community, academic excellence, and deep care for each individual child remain at the heart of everything we do. This is a natural evolution of our school rather than a change to who we are, building on our strengths and allowing us to offer the same joyful, inspiring education to even more children.

Interested in learning more about our school?
Join us for one of our upcoming Open Days! You can book your visit via the Admissions section of our website.

  • Prep & Pre-Preps Open Day – School in Action (Nursery to Year 6)
    Tuesday, 23rd September
    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Senior School Open Day (Year 7 and above)
    Saturday, 20th September
    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM