Health is more than physical; it means physical and mental well-being. Here at Ysgol Gymraeg Casnewydd, wellbeing is central to everything we do. We believe that there are five wells of well-being that, when balanced, help us feel happy, healthy and satisfied.
We spend half a day every Monday and Friday conducting child-led activities to foster our children's well-being.
The 5 wells of well-being
Emotional
Spend time with family and other people
Discuss problems
Have fun and enjoy
Being with friends
Show and discuss feelings
Physical
Doing physical education
Learn relaxation techniques
Playing outside with friends
Get to bed early enough
Eating healthy
Creative
Enjoy our senses and imagination
Sing / write / cook / garden
Enjoy art, dance, drama and music
Humility
Read / discuss
Watching movies or plays
Generate new ideas
Learn a new skill or hobby
Solve problems
Plan and collaborate
Spiritual
Wonder about the world
Awareness
Caring
Yoga
Outdoor activities
Relax
The natural world
Our Caring Community Values
We have three core values that the whole school aspires to. In addition, each classroom has its own two additional values that are relevant and special to them. Our three core values are:
