Words on Wednesday

Be Physically Active

17th September 2025

Being physically active is not just fun — it also helps you feel happier, stronger, and more confident! When you run, jump, dance, or play, your body releases special chemicals that can boost your mood and help you feel more relaxed and focused. Exercise is like a superpower for your brain and body! It helps you sleep better, learn better, and even get along better with friends. So whether you're playing a sport, riding your bike, or just running around the playground, you're doing something amazing for your health. As Dr. Seuss said, “You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so… get on your way!”

Set yourself a challenge this week to try and be active for at least 20 minutes a day. You can choose anything you like — running, dancing, skipping, riding your bike, playing football, or even a silly dance-off in your living room! Try something new each day if you want to make it extra fun. At the end of each day, write down or draw how being active made you feel.

Remember, every move you make is helping your body and mind grow strong and happy!
Are you up for the challenge? Let’s get moving!

Wellbeing

10th September 2025

This term we are 'Caring for Ourselves' so each week we are going to be discussing our wellbeing. Wellbeing means feeling happy, healthy, and safe in your body and mind. It’s about having good friends, getting enough sleep, eating healthy food, and doing things that make you smile. When your wellbeing is good, you feel calm, confident, and ready to learn and play. Everyone has times when they feel a bit sad or worried, and that’s okay! Talking to someone you trust, like a parent, teacher, or friend, can help you feel better. Taking care of your wellbeing helps you grow strong and enjoy life every day.

Coming back to school after the summer can be exciting for some children, but some of you may find it difficult. Try this activity so you can talk through your feelings and worries about returning to school and starting in a new class and start to think about what you might do to help you feel better.

Care

3rd September 2025

At Kingsmead, we Care for Ourselves, Care for Other People and Care for the World.

Care comes from an old English word, carian or cearian which meant to have interest or concern for something.

The dictionary definition is to:

feel concern or interest; attach importance to something.
feel affection or liking.
like or be willing to do or have something.
look after and provide for the needs of.

So, when we say 'don't care' it means the opposite. To be disinterested, dislike something or think something or someone is not important. It means not to bother looking out for yourself, others or your world.

As we return to school after the summer break, we are going to start thinking about caring for ourselves. Caring for ourselves is crucial because it supports our physical and mental health, enabling us to handle life's challenges with greater resilience and a clearer mind.

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