A blaze of yellow at Upton Juniors in Broadstairs once again showed colourful support for the Young Minds mental health charity.

As part of the annual Hello Yellow day the school supported the work of the organisation with donations to wear yellow clothes raising more than £400.

Teacher Izzy Reed is Personal Development Leader at Upton. She led an assembly about the important work of the charity as part of the school’s health and wellbeing curriculum.

She said: “Children had the opportunity explore and discuss positive affirmations and what makes them happy. They learnt strategies they can use to feel calm and self-regulate.”

Head of School Darci Arthur said: “At Upton we have a strong and structured support network for our children enabling them to openly discuss their feelings and anxieties. They know that help and understanding is available whenever they need it in school.

“The Hello Yellow day is an important occasion as it focusses attention on strong and balanced mental health. This is also a part of our ongoing wellbeing strategy that covers a range of initiatives such as showing kindness and respect to others or enjoying the benefits of exercise like yoga to encourage a positive and well-balanced overall outlook.”

The Young Minds online website states: “Thousands of you are wearing yellow for World Mental Health Day (October 10). Thank you for showing young people they're not alone with their mental health.

“Right now, the world can be a tough place for children and young people to grow up in – and they're feeling the pressure. You're helping us raise vital funds to show them things can get better.”

*Find out more from www.youngminds.org.uk

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.