For Mental Health Day 2026, the theme was “This Is My Place,” focusing on the importance of belonging and helping children and young people feel safe, valued, and supported in their everyday environments.
Year 5 spent time thinking about the different groups they belong to, such as their families, friendships, clubs, teams, and our school community. They discussed how these groups make them feel and why having a sense of belonging is so important.
The children explored how feeling that you belong can improve mental health by helping you feel accepted, confident, understood, and less alone. They recognised that when we feel safe and valued, we are better able to learn, grow, and support others.
Mental Health 2026 Y5
