On Friday, 9th October, we marked World Mental Health Day with an engaging assembly led by our School Nurse and PE Teacher. Working in groups, students explored positive and negative thoughts and feelings. They learnt that while we cannot always control how we feel, we can develop healthy ways to manage our emotions and respond to challenging situations. Through fun games and activities, students also had the opportunity to recognise and appreciate the positive qualities in one another.
We concluded the session with a guided meditation titled Releasing the Load of Unforgiveness. Using the image of carrying heavy rocks in a backpack, students reflected on how holding onto hurt, anger and resentment can weigh us down. They were encouraged to understand that forgiveness does not mean excusing hurtful behaviour, forgetting what happened or allowing others to hurt us again. Rather, it is about letting go of bitterness, choosing peace and maintaining healthy boundaries.
The session ended with a simple but powerful message: forgiveness is not weakness; it is choosing freedom over bitterness.
