Wellness Center

Becton Regional High School has developed a Wellness Policy that is focused on improving the health of students and providing a calm place in our new Wellness Center that students and teachers can use to cultivate and maintain physical, emotional, and mental wellness. The policy was developed by the health and wellness advisory council that includes teachers, parents, administrators, district nurse, and our wellness coordinator.

Sharing the Message of Wellness

One of our many goals is to share the message of nutrition and wellness via our department's website, Twitter accounts, Google Classrooms, and email and text messages to parents that emphasizes the importance of nutrition, fitness, and emotional wellness. Our various mediums of communication will provide information on the nutrition and fitness for teachers, parents, and students as well as a variety of learning tools.

Key Areas of our Wellness Policy

Balance is essential for any Wellness Policy. Key areas include:

• Nutrition Education
• Physical Activity
• Wellness Center, Wellness Speakers, Field Trips, Resources, and Programs
• Wellness Club
• Other school-based activities designed to promote student wellness

Join the Wellness Committee by contacting Elisa Gatto, Wellness Coordinator, to become part of our School Wellness Team!

Students and young adults can find themselves stressing over many things throughout the day and throughout their lives. Some students aren’t aware that there are numerous ways of coping with this stress and those nagging feelings of self doubt; meditation and yoga being only two of the many resources. Students that experience anxiety and stress can pursue their wellness beyond the Wellness Center by joining the Wellness Club. 

Goal of the Club

The goal of the Wellness Club is to provide a safe environment for students to access resources, practice methods, attend field trips, and participate in activities which will cultivate and maintain physical, emotional, and mental wellness for club members and the Becton community.

Events & Activities

The Wellness Club will encourage students to cultivate their own wellness by introducing them to activities and/techniques that they can practice on their own. Some of the activities can include the following:

• Spring/Nature Hike:  On this field trip, members of the club will learn that relaxation and mindfulness can be found within the beauty of nature.
• Yoga/Transcendental Meditation:  Members of the club will learn beyond guided meditation and simple yoga and find ways to relieve stress and anxiety through the practices of transcendental meditation.
• Yoga and Meditation Classes with Mrs. Gatto:  During warmer months, members of the club will practice yoga and meditation outdoors to experience nature while balancing the mind and body.
• Paint Studio or Art Therapy:  Members of the club will become aware of the benefits of Art Therapy.
• Animal Therapy:  Members of the club will interact with therapy dogs.

WILDCAT WELLNESS CORNER

The Wellness Club is eager to introduce the virtual Wildcat Wellness Corner! The Wellness Corner will serve as a virtual space/resource for all things health, wellness and mindfulness. We encourage you to click through the images and explore our Wildcat Wellness Corner when you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just looking for a quick break. The clickable objects will direct you to a website or resource. Take a deep breath, explore and enjoy!

WILDCAT WELLNESS CORNER