This year Firhouse ETNS will be working to promote positive mental health in our school through a number of different activities as we work to earn the Amber Flag. You can find out more information here. 

Question of the Month: February
What makes me the happiest?

In February we had a school-wide art competition. Students were invited to create a piece of art around the theme: 'What makes me the happiest'.
 
The Amber Flag Committee wants to say a big WELL DONE and THANK YOU to everyone who entered. 
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We were blown away by the talent all of the students in Firhouse ETNS had to offer!
The reaction was absolutely brilliant and the winners of each category can be seen in the slides below along with a selection of entries in each category.

Amber Flag Art Competition Winners

Question of the Month: December
What makes me smile?

Students from Junior Infants to 6th Class responded to this question through art. See their ideas below.

Question of the Month: November
How can we look after our mental health? 

Students from Junior Infants to 6th Class responded to this question through art. See their ideas below.

Growth Mindset

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In Firhouse ETNS, we spent September and October focusing on growth mindset. Growth mindset is so important when we learn.

We used the Class Dojo website to watch Mojo when he learns the magic of mistakes and the power of YET. 

You can find these videos and more by following this link: https://ideas.classdojo.com/b/growth-mindset 
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We now actively try to use positive language when we find things challenging.
Instead of saying "I can't do it" we say "I can't do it yet".
Instead of saying "This is too hard" we say "This might take some time".
Instead of saying "I give up" we say "I'll try a different strategy".