Wellbeing News

On Monday the 4th of April, the year 6 students acknowledged Autism Awareness Month by wearing a hoodie to participate in #hoodieupforautism.

Some autistic people experience sensory sensitivities and can become overloaded by stimuli in their environment; wearing their hoodie up means they can block out bright lights and busy environments which helps calm them. By putting our hoodies up, we’re showing a little more understanding of how we can support and embrace autistic people and celebrate the diversity autism brings to our world..