This activity is based on the Paws.b Mindfulness program as taught by the UK Mindfulness In Schools Organization. Mindfluness is a meditative practice that is non-secular but with origins from Buddhist traditions.

Mindfulness promotes well-beingIt offers knowledge and skills applicable to the child’s life

• It can be individually tailored to suit each child
• It extends the thinking skills learning It helps children understand themselves better
• It helps them to be resilient and resourceful when life is challengingSkills and understanding taught can be available throughout their school life and beyond

The feedback from children who have taken part in Paws.b is very positive. The children report enjoying the lessons and finding the learning supports them in a broad range of situations from being able to concentrate and focus more easily in school to helping them feel calmer in exams and competitions. Many have described sharing the learning with other family members and finding it helps them with their relationships with family and friends.

To register please go to the La Côte International School Website after August 15th, 2016. I am looking forward to helping your children get off to a wonderful start to this school year.