St. Edmund's CofE Primary and Nursery School

2 days ago

💛 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2026 – WEAR YELLOW! 💛

On Friday 9th October, our School will be joining other schools and communities around the world to mark World Mental Health Day.

To help raise awareness, we’re inviting all children and staff to wear something yellow to school — whether that’s a yellow jumper, T-shirt, socks, hair accessory or even just a splash of yellow! 🌻

Throughout the day, we’ll be reminding our St Eddies about the importance of looking after our own wellbeing and looking out for one another. Small acts of kindness, compassion and listening can make a big difference.

At St. Edmund’s, we want every child to feel known, valued and supported to flourish as part of our journey to discover life in all its fullness. 💙💛

🟡 Friday 9th October 2026
🟡 Wear yellow
🟡 No donation required — just join us in raising awareness

Be kind. Be brave. Be you. You matter. 💛

#StEDDIES #WorldMentalHealthDay #WearYellow #LifeInAllItsFullness #BeaconofExcellence #SixcessValues

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St. Edmund's CofE Primary and Nursery School

3 days ago

Looksmaxxing is an online trend focused on improving physical appearance, particularly among boys and young men.

While some content centres on grooming, skincare, diet and exercise, other parts of the trend can promote questionable advice, extreme practices and unrealistic expectations.

Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide explores key concerns, including:
• Pressure around male appearance and body image
• Misleading or potentially dangerous advice
• Obsessive behaviours and declining self-worth
• Mental health concerns
• Exposure to increasingly extreme online communities

It also shares practical advice for parents and educators on recognising looksmaxxing terminology, noticing changes in behaviour and starting supportive conversations about appearance, influencers and online expectations.

Read the guide here: vist.ly/5ke3u

Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide supports parents, carers and educators in understanding the trend and recognising when appearance-focused content may be becoming harmful.

The guide explores:
• The targeting of male insecurities and body image concerns
• Misleading advice and extreme appearance-focused practices
• Links to obsessive behaviours and mental health difficulties
• How increasingly extreme online communities can influence young people
• Warning signs, terminology and changes in behaviour to look out for

With clear, practical advice, the resource helps adults open supportive conversations about appearance, influencers and unrealistic expectations.

Access the guide: vist.ly/5ke3u

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