An Inspiring Well-Being Day for Our Students
BOA Stage & Screen Production Academy dedicated a full day to student well-being with a special Wellbeing Day focused on mindfulness, relaxation, and personal growth. The event, delivered by expert external agencies, provided students with a range of interactive workshops and inspiring guest speakers to equip them with tools for maintaining their mental and emotional well-being.
A Day of Learning and Self-Care
Students had the opportunity to take part in various workshops designed to support their overall health and development. These included:
🎨 Relaxation through Arts & Crafts – A creative space for students to unwind and express themselves, promoting relaxation and mindfulness.
💰 Financial Well-being – Expert-led sessions offering practical advice on budgeting, money management, and financial security to help ease financial stress.
🧠Mental Health Awareness Workshops – Led by 4YoungMinds, these sessions provided students with valuable strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being.
Inspiring Guest Speakers
Alongside the workshops, students had the chance to hear from inspiring guest speakers who shared powerful messages about resilience, mental health, and personal choices:
🔪 The Precious Lives Project – In partnership with the West Midlands Crime Commission, this session, led by Gary Williams, raised awareness of knife crime and its consequences. Through his personal story, Gary highlighted the importance of making the right life choices to avoid crime, violence, and imprisonment.
🎹 Daniel Wilsher – Award-winning mental health speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Damaged Goods Co. & Co-Founder of LivEdX. Daniel, who was also a finalist on Channel 4’s The Piano, shared his journey of overcoming challenges and building resilience. He concluded his session with a special performance, leaving students feeling inspired and empowered.
Promoting Well-being for Young Creatives
Wellbeing Day at BOA Stage & Screen reinforced the academy’s commitment to nurturing not just the creative talents of its students, but also their personal well-being. By providing them with essential life skills, mental health strategies, and awareness of real-world issues, the event aimed to help students build resilience and confidence as they navigate their future careers.
A huge thank you to all the speakers, workshop leaders, and students for making the day a meaningful and impactful experience! 💙
