Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy in Coseley joined thousands of children across the Black Country in a celebratory sing-along to mark Children’s Mental Health Week, highlighting the importance of wellbeing, friendship and inclusion.
The Dudley Harmony event, organised by Dudley Performing Arts in partnership with Dudley Council Public Health, invited primary schools to take part in a virtual music session celebrating the theme ‘This is My Place’. The campaign encourages children, families and schools to create supportive environments where every child feels safe, heard and able to express themselves.
Children and staff from Wallbrook embraced the opportunity to sing alongside peers from other schools across the region. The session encouraged pupils to express themselves, celebrate friendship, and explore positive habits that support their wellbeing.
With guidance from Dudley Performing Arts, teachers and pupils had been practising four songs focusing on connection, happiness and collaboration in the lead-up to the event. Around 40,000 children from 120 schools took part, making this year’s Harmony project the largest to date.
Principal Lorna McGregor said: “Taking part in Harmony gave our pupils a real sense of being part of something bigger than themselves. Watching them sing together really brought the whole school community to life.
“Music gives children a safe way to share how they feel, celebrate who they are, and try something new. Moments like this help them grow in confidence, feel valued, and understand how important it is to support one another – lessons that stay with them long after the final note.”
The performance was met with enthusiasm by both pupils and staff, who valued the chance to come together as a school community. Experiences like this support children in expressing themselves, building confidence and forming positive relationships, while reinforcing the Academy’s focus on nurturing wellbeing, resilience and inclusion for every pupil.
Wallbrook Primary Academy champions inclusive and high-quality music and wellbeing experiences for all pupils. This commitment was recently recognised with the Music Mark award for the 2025–26 academic year, highlighting the school’s excellence in music education and its role in nurturing pupils’ creativity, confidence and emotional wellbeing. Initiatives like Dudley Harmony give pupils the chance to put these values into practice, develop new skills, express themselves, and connect with peers across the region.
Nationally, Children’s Mental Health Week is organised by the children’s mental health charity Place2Be. Launched in 2015, the week encourages schools, families and communities to foster inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel safe, seen and heard. Since 1994, Place2Be has offered counselling, mental health support and training in UK schools, helping staff and parents develop the skills to support children’s wellbeing. This work is mirrored in the experiences Wallbrook Primary Academy provides for its pupils.
