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Yoga poses, deep breathing, hydration stations, cuddles from furry friends and other wellness activities were all part of the Clarke High School鈥檚 first Wellness Fair on May 1st!听听听

Leading up to Canadian Mental Health Week, which takes place annually during the first week of May, a committee of Clarke HS students worked with Amanda Langille, CYW and Taylor Gilbank, Public Health Nurse, to organize an event in support of mental health and wellness.听听听

The morning featured information booths from partners like Durham Regional Police, Clarington Recreation Centre, Sunshine Therapy Dogs, Public Health and more 鈥� to help connect students with supports and resources in the community, while learning more about their own health and well-being in a fun environment. There were also tasty treats for everyone to enjoy, including egg bites and brownies made by鈥痵tudents in Clarke鈥檚 Grade 9 and 10 Family Studies class as well as hot-crossed buns provided by the local Cobb鈥檚 Bakery!听听听

The event was a big success, with about 300 students from Clarke HS and the Pines Senior PS attending. Students were given a 鈥淧assport鈥�, to collect stamps and enter draws for prizes donated by local business partners. This encouraged them to visit each community partner and activity where they could ask questions, gather information, and engage with peers.听听

鈥淭he whole team at Clarke, including The Pines @ Clarke were grateful to receive support, participation, and celebration from KPR鈥檚 Senior Leadership team, especially Family of Schools Superintendent, Sonal Gohil,鈥� shares Amanda Langille, CYW.听

鈥淪tudents expressed appreciation for learning more about what is offered within our local community and we鈥檙e all looking forward to our next adventure in Wellness!鈥澨�