News & Updates
INTRODUCING OUR SCHOOL COUNSELLOR - 05/02/25
As part of our activities for Children’s Mental Health Week, our School Counsellor, Miss Rowinski, hosted a pop-up stand on Tuesday, 4th February in the B-Block canteen during lunchtime. Students had the opportunity to drop in, learn about the support available, and collect useful resources and signposting information.
Miss Rowinski thoroughly enjoyed interacting with so many students and said:
All the children were so engaged with the leaflets, handouts and comfort cards. A lot of students approached me, and it was an open platform for the students to talk about their experiences of Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Resources
The Strength Exploration worksheet was perfect for this year's theme 'know yourself, grow yourself', as the worksheet is about reflecting on who you are and how others see you.
The Healthy vs. Unhealthy Coping Strategies worksheet is invaluable as it helps young people recognise healthy ways to cope with their emotions.
Comfort Card information is available on the link below.
Miss Rowinski provides confidential support to students who may be struggling with their emotional wellbeing. She also works in partnership with The Lowdown, the NHS Mental Health Support Team, and JOGO to ensure students receive the right support.
Parents and carers who have concerns about their child’s mental health can contact Miss Rowinski to arrange a Teams meeting or phone call for guidance.
How to Get in Touch:
Phone: 01604 740641 Ext: 220
Email: drowinski@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk
CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK - W/C 03/02/25
In support of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek with Place2Be, we have a week full of activities planned at GuilsboroughAcademy for #CMHW2025! 💛🧡
CARNEGIE SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH AWARD (GOLD STATUS) - W/C 16/12/24
The Department for Education recognises the direct link between positive mental health in schools and successful educational outcomes; the School Mental Health Award builds on this link and provides a framework for educational institutions to evidence policies and initiatives that work towards improving emotional health and wellbeing for both staff and students.
At the end of December 2025, we were awarded The School Mental Health Award, delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools, at the coveted Gold standard for our outstanding mental health and wellbeing provision.
Use the links and resources below to find out more:
- Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools
- Schools Advisory Service
- Principles of a whole school or college approach
HEALTHY SCHOOLS BRONZE AWARD - W/C 16/12/24
We are delighted to announce that we've been awarded West Northamptonshire Council’s Healthy Schools Bronze Award. The Northamptonshire Healthy Schools Award, developed by West Northamptonshire County Council, is a set of evidence-based standards designed to improve the health and wellbeing of whole school communities. It promotes a whole school approach to the following areas:
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Healthy eating
- Physical activity
- PSHE (personal, social, health, and economic education)
Use the links and resources below to find out more: