Students and Staff at Blaydon work on mindfulness activities throughout the school year.  The strategies learned through morning breathing exercises or school-yard yoga exercises helps us to learn how to manage and cope with our feelings of stress, anxiety and even anger.  As a school community, we believe in the importance of positive mindsets.

At Blaydon Public School, staff, students and the community are focused on developing our positive mental health and well-being.  Through a variety of strategies and activities, students are learning how to manage their feelings of stress, anxiety and anger.  We are also learning about different hobbies and activities that can help us feel more focused, relaxed and increase our overall sense of well-being.  As a result, we started Wellness Wednesdays which takes place once a month.  Each teacher organizes a fun workshop that students in grades 1-5 sign-up for.  It's also a wonderful opportunity for junior students to mentor our younger ones.

Our staff and students enjoyed learning about the different Lunar New Year celebrations and traditions that take place in Vietnam, China and Korea.  Students participated in hands-on learning activities and Ms. Mak's grade 1 class also had a chance to dance in a traditional Lion Dance.

Blaydon's co-ed volleyball team played with great commitment and enthusiasm during December's tournament hosted at our school. They won first place!  Way to go Blaydon!

Our students had great fun getting together for an exciting sing-a-long as we looked forward to a winter break.  Our parent volunteers organized a hot chocolate and cookie treat enjoyed by all.  Thank-you parents!