Today we had a visit from Theatre for Life which is an arts organisation working with marginalised groups, NHS, mental health charities, educational providers & the wider community through specialist creative and health programmes.
22 of our pupils joined together in the hall for a production of ‘Your brain explained’. The play brings together the use of theatre and neuroscience, it explores a world of mindless phone scrolling, sleepless nights, and an inability to concentrate in school, all of which contribute to higher levels of anxiety and poor lifestyle choices.
The play supports the PSHE, Wellbeing HH5 and Science curriculum in school by candidly discussing brain health, specifically capturing the character Charlie's inner sense of restlessness and his potential ADHD diagnosis. It was an opportunity to highlight the importance of supporting those living with dementia, which was weaved into the story of Charlie and his Aunty.
According to Alzheimer's Research UK, simple adjustments to our lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of non-genetic dementia by 40%. "Your Brain Explained" offers an interactive glimpse into our brains, empowering us to make healthy choices for our future wellbeing.
The pupils were all fantastic, getting involved and even pulling out a few dance moves!
A big thank you to Theatre for life and the amazing actors and sound engineers for today's performance. The set design and effects were fantastic!
For more information visit
www.theatreforlife.co.uk
