Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness week is happening May 5 – 11. This year’s theme, “Unmasking Mental Health,” invites us to imagine what it would feel like to speak openly about our struggles without fear or shame. Many young people hide their emotions behind a mask to protect themselves from judgment. 

The Community Education Services team in partnership with Recovery Alberta has nine sessions throughout the month of May to highlight and help provide more information for educators, and caregivers on various topics related to mental health awareness. To see all the sessions offered, dates and times please click here.

Hats on For Mental Health – May 7

​Students are invited to wear a hat to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health. Participating schools will relax their hat rules and encourage students and teachers to build understanding by wearing hats to school. Students will also participate in a coordinated lesson on understanding mental health and the importance of removing the stigma associated with mental illnesses.

Week at a Glance

Monday, May 5, Day 1

·         Grade Six Field Trip to YouthLink Safe for Life

·         Well-Being Meeting at lunch, room 16

·         Junior Badminton Practice at lunch

·         Art Club at lunch

Tuesday, May 6, Day 2

·         Grade four Midnapore students tour a.m.

·         Badminton Practice 4:00-5:00 p.m.

·         Mandatory Science Olympics Meeting at Lunch in room 9

Wednesday, May 7, Day 1

·         Hats on for Mental Health – wear your favorite hat!

·         HSK Test for Mandarin Students

·         Drama Club at Lunch

·         Crochet Club room 10 at lunch

Thursday, May 8, Day 2

·         Junior Badminton Practice at lunch

·         Knitting Club at Lunch

Friday, May 9, Day 3

·         Senior Badminton Practice 1:30-2:45