This Is My Place: The Welfare Hub

A key focus of the week was our Welfare Hub, introduced by our Wellbeing Prefect, Mya, in a guided tour video.

The Welfare Hub is a calm, welcoming space where pupils can take time out to relax and refocus, speak privately with one of our wellbeing specialists or access quiet rooms if they feel overwhelmed and need to reset before heading back to class. Designed with soothing colours, textures and student-created artwork, the Hub reflects our belief that environment plays a vital role in emotional wellbeing.

As Mya explains, the Welfare Hub is a place for everyone — somewhere pupils know they are welcome whenever they need support.

Listening to pupil voices 

We began the week by asking our pupils what wellbeing means to them. Their answers were simple yet powerful: friends, football, reading, gardening club, animals, breathing calmly, and feeling listened to.

One message stood out clearly; the importance of talking to someone you trust when things feel difficult. Pupils spoke openly about how sharing worries can make them feel safer and less alone. Their reflections reminded us that wellbeing is built through everyday moments of connection and care.

Specialist guidance and access to support

Building on pupil voices, we reshared our Wellbeing Top Tips video featuring our Mental Health Lead and counsellors. This focused on the practical side of wellbeing, helping pupils understand how and where they can access support within school. From trusted adults and counselling sessions to safe spaces for time out, pupils were reminded that asking for help is a strength and that support is always available when they need it. Click here to read more and watch the video.

A whole-school commitment to wellbeing

Pupil wellbeing sits at the heart of everything we do at St Margaret’s. We believe that a happy child is one who can flourish, both emotionally and academically — which is why we have a dedicated team of specialists that support wellbeing, safeguarding and learning support across our school. During the week, we highlighted the network of specialists who work across wellbeing, safeguarding and learning support, ensuring every pupil has access to the care and guidance they need.

Wellbeing through clubs and enrichment

Wellbeing is not only found in quiet spaces, it also grows through creativity, movement and belonging. Our co-curricular programme offers pupils opportunities such as Mindful Colouring, Meditation, Board Games and Gardening Clubs, alongside a wide range of sports and enrichment activities. These clubs allow pupils to connect with others, express themselves and take time to recharge in ways that feel right for them.

Looking ahead

Children’s Mental Health Week has been an opportunity to celebrate what we already do well as a community and to continue encouraging open conversations about mental health. Through pupil voice, specialist support, dedicated spaces and a wide range of wellbeing activities, St Margaret’s remains committed to ensuring every child knows that they belong, they are heard and that help is always available when they need it.

“This Is My Place” is more than a theme — it is a promise to our pupils that their wellbeing matters every day.