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Welcome to the Schools Programme resource hub.
Below you'll find all the materials you need to run the Elephant in the Room Schools Programme in your school — from planning your launch to running your student art competition and delivering classroom activities.
This programme includes activities and resources which are suitable for Primary (KS1 & 2), Secondary (KS3 & 4) and Further (Post-16) and is designed to support student-led creativity, spark open conversations, and integrate seamlessly into subjects in your existing curriculum.
Downloads include editable templates, teaching guides, ready made powerpoints of activities and practical tools to help start important conversations, bring the concept of ‘the elephant in the room’ to life for students of all ages — and keep the conversation about mental wellbeing going in your school.
Please download the activities and items relevant to the levels you are working with and if you need support please email ukschools@elephantintheroom.ie
SECTION 1:
SCHOOLS ELEPHANT SCULPTURE ARTWORK PROGRAMME
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Full Programme pdf
Download the full programme - from planning your launch to running your student art competition and delivering classroom activities.
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Art Pack
A creative competition pack to help your students design a powerful elephant that sparks conversations about mental health.
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Art Page
A printable worksheet for students to sketch and develop their design ideas for the elephant sculpture, including space for drawings, words, and positive messages.
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Sample Art Competition Email
A simple email template to help schools launch their Elephant art competition and invite students to get creative.
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Information Plaque
Download and customise this plaque template with your school’s text, logos, or QR codes. Print, laminate, and place on the plinth beneath your elephant. Please ensure any supporting organisations are credited.
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EITR LAUNCH SPEECH TEMPLATE UK
A ready-to-use speech to guide schools through their Elephant unveiling, helping introduce the project, thank participants, and encourage open conversations around mental wellbeing.
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CONVERSATIONS ACTIVITY VIDEO
Discover simple, practical tools for supporting your mental wellbeing in this guided Wellbeing Workshop.
SECTION 2:
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND LESSONS
Primary, SECONDARY & FURTHEr
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Dealing with life’s ups and downs
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A STORY ABOUT TALKING THINGS OUT
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Emotional Wellbeing
COMING SOON
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Emotions and Feelings
COMING SOON
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Understanding myself
COMING SOON
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Building self-awareness and Resilience
COMING SOON
Section 3
This section provides anonymous Teacher Evaluation forms along with Student Questionnaires to support impact measurement.
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Elephant in the Room activities are designed to be preventative and educational. However, discussions around wellbeing may prompt personal disclosures.
Before facilitating these evaluation activities, teachers should ensure the school has a safeguarding protocol in place and follow these procedures: Remind students that safeguarding procedures apply. Clarify that while evaluation forms are anonymous, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed where safety concerns arise. Follow the school’s Child Protection Policy. Report concerns to the Designated Liaison Person (DLP) where required.
If a student discloses information indicating risk of harm to themselves or others:Stay calm and listen. Do not promise secrecy. Record the concern factually. Refer immediately to the school’s DLP.
Teachers may adapt or postpone evaluation activities if a class group is experiencing recent trauma or heightened vulnerability.
Teachers and students are asked to complete the evaluation form anonymously as indicated after the Elephant in the Room schools programme has been completed.
If any of these questions made you feel worried, you can talk to a teacher or trusted adult.