UK Schools Programme
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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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School Pack
Everything you need to understand the programme, what’s involved, and how to bring an elephant to your school.
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Teaching Resource Pack
A full step-by-step guide for running the programme in your school, from class activities to launch day.
Information Plaque
To be printed, edited, laminated, and affixed to the base of the EITR plinth.
We have created this plaque as an A4 document that you can print and edit in-house. Below are different file types to suit your needs:
SECTION 2:
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND LESSONS
This ppt is pending approval before bringing live.
PRIMARY
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A story about talking things out
SECONDARY & FURTHER
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Emotional Wellbeing
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Emotions and Feelings
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Coping with Change
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Understanding myself
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Building self-awareness and Resilience