Wellbeing is central to life at Stepaside ETSS - we are proud to promote a LIFE-WORK balance for all our staff and students.
Some key features of our wellbeing programme are:
- Inclusion
- Student voice
- Yoga
- Mindfulness
- Being an equality-based school
- Praise Pod
- Positive reward system
- Staff Shout-Outs
- Pride club
and many more...
First Year at Stepaside ETSS
The transition from primary to secondary school can be an exciting time for students. Here are some things that you can do to support a smooth transition for students.
Guidance for Parents/Guardians for Children Starting First Year
Managing Stress & Anxiety
September and the start of the school year are often flashpoints for anxiety in students.
The following information can help you to support students if they experience difficulty at the start of the new school year.
How to Calm and Support your Child: Advice for Parents and Guardians
Managing Stress and Anxiety: A Guide for Parents and Guardians
Reluctant Attenders Information for Parents and Guardians
Helplines & Websites for teens
Anxiety in Youth - https://www.anxietycanada.com/learn-about-anxiety/anxiety-in-youth/
Childline https://www.childline.ie 1800 666 666 free text 50101
Teenline https://www.ispcc.ie/services/teenline 1800 833 634
Barnardos https://www.barnardos.ie/our-services/work-with-children
Pieta House https://www.pieta.ie Free call 1800 247 247
Bodywhys https://www.bodywhys.ie phone 01 210 7906 or email alex@bodywhys.ie
NEPS https://www.education.ie/covid19/#15