erasmus: wellbeing course, lisbon

Over the Halloween break, Ms Mc Kenna and Ms Gillen went to Lisbon, Portugal. They participated in a course in Wellbeing in Nature: Outdoor Activities for Mental & Physical Health. In this course they learned how important it is to become aware of the nature around us and how it affects our everyday lives. They explored ways in which we can use the nature around us to help us academically. They participated in many activities which could be used in the classroom to foster a positive atmosphere, increase academic performance and to decrease stress. 
They also enjoyed exploring all of Lisbon’s culture and main attractions. They visited many of the parks including Parque Eduardo VII and the Estrela Garden. They also visited the beautiful beach in Cascais where they engaged in the course activities including sense walks and meditations. 
They had a great learning experience and are looking forward to implementing all that they learned into their classroom and sharing with the whole school.

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