Captain Wonderweb and the Esteem Machine reinforced a message of self-worth, empathy, and resilience for children at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs.

The mental health awareness show aimed at primary education enthralled all year groups with an interactive and engaging performance.

Commissioned by the NHS and developed in partnership with educators, the lively theatre programme used storytelling and character-led humour to create space for important conversations around wellbeing.

Upton’s Personal Development Lead is teacher Izzy Reed. She said: “It was a great example of fun learning with a serious message. It aims to help pupils navigate their way through their wellbeing and encourages them to learn key points to help keep their mental health in tip top condition.

“The event was part of the school’s Personal Development Curriculum in which children study personal social health and education including the core theme of health and wellbeing.”

Shooting Star Entertainments presented the show which it says builds emotional literacy, turns wellbeing into storytelling, and offers high-energy and high-engagement performances.

Head of School Darci Arthur said: “At Upton we have a range of initiatives that are part of our school life to help manage our children’s emotional literacy skills and feelings.

“We discuss feelings and anxieties with our pupils openly and the children know that we are here to help if they need support.

“Awareness campaigns by charities and educational visits such as the Captain Wonderweb theatre show are important ways to reinforce our work that encourages children to learn about what supports their mental health at a young age.”

To further support children’s wellbeing and mental health, Upton is once again supporting Hello Yellow Day on Friday, October 10, which is run by the Young Minds charity.

Upton Junior School is part of the Viking Academy Trust with Chilton Primary School and Ramsgate Arts Primary School.

*For more information contact Head of School Darci Arthur on 01843 861393