At the Laurus Trust, we place great importance on the health and wellbeing of our staff. This month, we held our first ever Trust-wide Wellbeing Week for staff.
It was a week filled with activities and workshops for all staff across our family of schools to get involved in.
From yoga and boxing to staff breakfasts, there was something for everyone!
It was a great chance for staff to step away from their desks, take a break together and try out some new activities.
The week was thoroughly enjoyed in all of our schools, here are just some of the highlights!
Staff Breakfasts
One of the most popular events in each school was a free breakfast.
Some of the breakfasts on offer across different schools. Staff at Cheadle Hulme Primary School (top left) enjoying a breakfast together.
Staff enjoyed some tasty treats, coffees, and each other’s company – the perfect start to the day!
Health and Fitness
Staff in each school were encouraged to get active and try out some new sports.
Staff had fun trying out different activities.
Highlights included an afternoon of free gym access, boxing, rounders, and even line dancing!
Staff thoroughly enjoyed an American line dancing session.
There were also learning sessions including first aid, menopause lunches and webinars, and resilience workshops.
Staying active together
Staff across Trust schools were invited to come together for a walk in Lyme Park.
They had some wonderful weather as they took in the scenic views of the park.
Laurus Trust staff had some glorious weather for their walk in Lyme Park.
Hazel Grove High School also did a group cycling tour!
Staff from Hazel Grove High School took to the roads to cycle together
Mental Health and Breathing Space
Taking the time to focus on our mental health formed a vital part of the week.
There was yoga, mindfulness colouring, freebies, and drop-in sessions with mental health first aiders.
Teachers were invited to help themselves to a box of pampering freebies at Woodford Primary School (left). Laurus Trust staff take part in mindfulness colouring (right).
Additionally, each school had a breathing space initiative where staff were invited to spend lunchtime together away from their offices to fully relax.
We’re grateful to be able to offer initiatives like this at such scale, and would like to say a huge thank you to our dedicated HR team who organised the week.
We hope Wellbeing Week offered everyone a chance to switch off and take some time for reflection.
Thank you to everyone who got involved and helped make it such a success!
Find out more about health and wellbeing initiatives at the Laurus Trust.