The Amber Flag initiative is an initiative run by Pieta House which recognises the individual efforts of primary and secondary schools, youth reach, third level institutions, community groups, clubs and companies to create healthy, inclusive environments that support mental wellbeing. 

Minsters Jan O’Sullivan and Kathleen Lynch have recently launched Well-Being in Primary Schools- Guidelines for Mental Health Promotion. This joint collaboration between the Department of Education and Skills and the Health Service Executive, aims to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in primary schools. It is recognised in these guidelines that positive mental health and wellbeing enables young people to lead fulfilling lives and is vitally important to their holistic development. 

In order to promote positive mental health and wellbeing at Gusserane N.S., we have decided to take part in the Amber Flag Initiative. Successful completion of the Amber Flag initiative involves the whole school community coming together in order to create a safe, positive and healthy attitude towards our general physical and mental health and well-being. 

Our Amber Flag committee will be working hard throughout the year on our application.  The committee will publish their newsletter “Wellbeing in Gusserane” every month – the news letter will contain survey results, art work, yoga poses, music suggestions and much more around the theme of wellbeing.  The committee will also prepare a “wellbeing week” for students to take part in during the month of May.

Don’t forget to check on this page where you will find all of the committees hard work.