Wellbeing Morning

March 14, 2025

Dear Parents, 

 

First and second year students are invited to a wellbeing morning. This will take place on Thursday March 27th  at 9:40 in the Gym.

 

Format of the morning is as follows:

Session 1: Dr Maureen Griffin

Sesson2: Refreshments

Session 3: Mr Barry Heffernan

 

The morning will commence with Dr Maureen Griffin Forensic Psychologist. During this talk Dr Maureen Griffin will discuss the following topics.

1. How to avoid risks online

2. Self-destructing Apps

3. Protecting our mental health online

4. Screens & Sleep

5. Creating Balance

6. Behaviour Online & the roles we play

8. Cyber-bullying & what to do

9. Legal aspects -digital age of consent

 

After the talk from Dr Maureen Griffin there will be light refreshments for students.

 

Mr Barry Heffernan will conclude with a talk for students on the key aspects of Mental, Emotional and Social Health that are relevant to first and second-year students. Mr Heffernan will also raise awareness about the importance of wellbeing, how to manage stress and indeed the resources which are available to support student’s Mental Health.

 

We look forward to welcoming all the students for this enjoyable morning.

 

Many thanks

Ms Denise O’Callaghan