Hello everyone,
It’s me, Boardington Bear, back with another heart-warming update from the boarding house. This week has been full of kindness, celebration, baking and looking after one another, and my paws have been busy from start to finish.
This week we marked Children’s Mental Health Week, with this year’s theme being “This is My Place”. It has been a special time to reflect on where we feel safe, supported and that we belong. Across the boarding house there have been thoughtful conversations, quiet moments and lots of encouragement to look after ourselves and each other. I made sure to be extra available for hugs, friendly company and listening ears. A bear knows how important it is to feel at home and part of something special.
There was also lots of activity in the kitchen as we baked cookies and cupcakes for the Year 8 bake sale. The kitchen quickly filled with delicious smells and plenty of mixing, decorating and careful taste testing. The bake sale raised money for two wonderful causes, supporting SPACE, a charity for young people who are neurodivergent, and Cancer Research. It was lovely to see everyone working together for such important charities, and I was very proud of all the effort that went into it.
We also had a wonderfully relaxed Loungewear Day, raising money for Place2Be, where students were able to wear their pyjamas to school. The boarding house and classrooms were filled with cosy outfits, soft fabrics and lots of comfortable smiles. It made the whole day feel calm, relaxed and homely, which was a perfect way to support the message of looking after our wellbeing. I, of course, stayed in my cosiest fur and felt very much part of the occasion.
This week we also celebrated three boarder birthdays, which of course meant lots of cake, presents and big smiles. I was on hand to help with the celebrations, joining in the singing and making sure each birthday felt special. A week with cake is always a good week.
We also marked Umbrella Day, which felt very fitting as the weather has been as unpredictable as ever. I made sure to stay close to shelter, although I did enjoy watching everyone splashing through the puddles.
And just like that, the week has come to an end and it is time to pack up for half term. Suitcases have appeared, rooms are being tidied and there is a buzz of excitement as everyone prepares for a well deserved break. I stood by the door, waving goodbye and wishing everyone a happy and restful holiday.
It has been a week full of kindness, community and care, a perfect way to end the half term.
Until the next adventure,
Paws on the ground, news all around
Boarding house 
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