Youth Week 2019

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Youth Week 2019


DIY stress balls were the theme at MAGS last week, with many events taking place as part of Youth Week. The purpose of Youth Week was to promote well-being in the MAGS community, and this was done through a number of engaging events throughout the week.

Year 12 health students did their job finely at one of the events, the Health Expo. The health students had, in groups, identified a health issue at MAGS, researched the issue and ways to prevent it, then presented about it with a booth at the expo held on Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd during lunch time, in the hall.
Some of the booths had presentations on body image, drug and alcohol use, nutrition, and depression. However, the most popular theme was stress, a very fitting topic to address at this time of year with year 11 practice exams looming. The expo was attended by hundreds of students who were able to get some handy tips on how to maintain positive well-being, and also pick up some great freebies such as drinks, snacks, and DIY stress balls.

As well as the expo taking place, there were some other lunchtime activities including a visit from the Yoga Pantry. Students who attended the yoga class on Monday lunch in the New Gym were treated to a professional class where they learnt yoga poses for relieving stress and anxiety, while relaxing music played in the background.

For those who got involved, it was a fun week and a great way to promote well-being at MAGS.

- Eva Wadsworth

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