Wellbeing | Saint Kevin's College

Saint Kevin's College Wellbeing

Here at Saint Kevin's College, we offer a range of support strategies to maintain and improve wellbeing across all year groups.

What is the Positivity Pod?

The Positivity pod can accommodate individuals or small groups at any one time in an unconventional classroom.
It is designed to be a safe place that helps young people to cope with the demands of school and develop the skills and confidence need to participate in school life.

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The pod centers around the ‘Six principles of Nurture Groups’, which are:

Students’ learning is understood and responded to developmentally
The Pod offers a safe and predictable environment where adults are reliable and set firm boundaries
Students are valued and responded to as individuals to support their self-esteem
Language is a vital means of communication
All behaviour is communication
Transition is important

Which students does the Pod support?

The Nurture Room is open to all, however students who need extra help to settle and listen or build their self-confidence will benefit most from this resource.

Who manages the Pod Group?

The group is planned and delivered by Heidi McSheffrey, our Pod Co-coordinators. Heidi works closely with Lynne our Well-being leader and Mrs. MacDonald our Pastoral Vice Principal.

If you require any further information please contact our Pastoral Vice Principal, Mrs MacDonald by calling 028 67721417.

Alternatively, pupils can contact Heidi via her email address:

hmcsheffrey529@c2ken.net

What is the Hive?

Claire focuses on mentoring KS4 and KS5 students on a one to one or in small groups, in The Hive on building students strengths, confidence and self-esteem.

The Hive offers students a safe and confidential space to talk and explore their feelings and emotions around the pressures of home social and school life. It challenges the students on focusing on their strengths and gives them tools for building resilience and a positive mental attitude.

Claire can be contacted by emailing: cconlin728@c2ken.net

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Need more information!

Follow this link to the Youth Wellness hub which contains a wide range of helpful information - https://cypsp.hscni.net/youth-wellness-web/wellbeing/

Staff Wellbeing

Our staff started out the school year with some team building activities in the Share Activity Centre. These activities

included both water based and land, there where plenty of giggles and good conversation as they navigated the course - have a look at the day as it unfolded!