Bonnyrigg Heights Primary School

27 March 2025

Over the past decade, wellbeing has rightly become a priority within our schools. Bonnyrigg Heights Primary School has developed a successful wellbeing room, which Josie McGann opens and runs every day during recess and lunch times. It is open to all students at Bonnyrigg Heights who can come in, make themselves comfortable, and make new friends. It is all part of the school's dedication to fostering a sense of belonging for its students. Central to the initiative is the concept of "good chaos". In the room, music is played, and there are board games, arts and crafts, dress ups, role play, jewellery making and much more. It allows for every student's needs to be met and understood. The initiative would not be possible without Josie's dedication to her school community. As community liaison officer at the school, Josie has an eye out for student wellbeing. I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Josie, and her passion for the school is infectious. So much so that she is affectionately known as the "Maltese Terrier." I thank you Josie for driving this fantastic initiative and all that she does.