All of us at Ballyclare Secondary School appreciate how difficult it is to manage a balanced lifestyle. Therefore, this space is for each and every one of you to check for updates and to tap into resources that are all about your well-being, your mental health and how you can manage the demands of life and school.
On this page you will find some of our existing pastoral resources, similar to the things that would be taught / delivered during class assembly time. You will also find some top tips and strategies to help young people manage their own well-being and mental health.
Friendly February
Click on the calendar to download the calendar to view and/or print.
> Coping with Exams
> Feeling Anxious
> Planning for Wellbeing
>Social Media, Internet and Fake News
> Sleep
> Gratitude
> Dealing with Anger and Frustration
> Food
> Exercise
> Distract yourself from worries
> Mental Health Awareness Week
> Take 5 Activities - Staying calm when overwhelmed
School Counselling - Self-Referral Process
If you are feeling anxious and you are at a personal point in your life when you need someone to talk to who isn’t a family member, an adult you know or a friend then don’t worry - there is always someone there to help you. If you want to make a self-referral to our counselling service follow the following link:
Alternatively, you can talk to any member of staff if you are unsure if this is the right thing for you. You can contact your Class Teacher, your Head of Year, one of our Heads of Key Stage or any Senior member of staff.