Events at Green Valley Academy
Learning at GVA goes beyond the classroom. Throughout the year we bring students and staff together to celebrate, learn something new and be part of our growing academic community at The Atrium, Luton.
Upcoming and Recent Events
Keep an eye on this page for events, celebrations and activities across the academic year.
Relax, Restore, Rise: GVA Wellbeing Event
A week of calming, creative activities in the cafeteria, plus information on the mental health and wellbeing support available to you.
Black History Month Quiz
A quiz celebrating Mary Seacole, Nelson Mandela and Katherine Johnson. Open to all students, with prizes to be won.
Relax, Restore, Rise
Your wellbeing is our priority. Join us in the cafeteria for a week of simple, relaxing activities designed to help you take a break, reflect and connect with others.
The event also shares information about the mental health and wellbeing support available at Green Valley Academy and through external services, so you always know where to turn when you need help. We are always here to listen, support and help.
Taking part is voluntary. Drop in whenever suits you and join as many activities as you like.
Your wellbeing matters. You matter.
Where to find support
- Your Personal Academic Tutor is your first point of contact for any concern.
- The Mental Health and Wellbeing Team and trained Mental Health First Aiders are on campus.
- Reception can point you to the right person at any time during opening hours.
- Outside the Academy, you can call NHS 111 for urgent advice or Samaritans free on 116 123, any time of day or night.
In an emergency, always call 999.
Five Ways to Relax, Restore and Rise
Each activity is quick, calming and open to everyone. No experience or preparation needed.
How Are You Feeling Today?
Choose the face that matches your mood, from happy and calm to stressed or anxious. It is voluntary, and you can ask for support if you would like it.
Wellbeing Bracelet Making
Make a colourful bracelet as a creative, relaxing way to express yourself and focus on positive thoughts.
Mindful Colouring
Take a short break from the pressures of study with a simple, calming colouring activity.
Wellbeing Awareness
Pick up information on the support available at GVA and from external mental health organisations, so you know where to seek help.
GVA Gratitude Wall
Write one thing you are grateful for on a sticky note and add it to our shared display in the cafeteria.
Black History Month Quiz
Green Valley Academy is celebrating Black History Month with an exciting quiz featuring three inspiring personalities: Mary Seacole, Nelson Mandela and Katherine Johnson.
Join us to celebrate Black history, test your knowledge, discover interesting facts and learn about the lives, achievements and lasting contributions of these remarkable individuals.
All students are encouraged to participate, celebrate together and be inspired by these remarkable stories.
- Test your knowledge of three remarkable lives.
- Discover amazing stories and interesting facts.
- Win prizes and be part of the celebration.
Learn from the past. Be inspired for the future.
Black History Month, 1 to 31 October. Quiz held on campus at The Atrium, Luton.
Three Inspiring Lives
This year's quiz celebrates three people whose courage, skill and determination changed the world around them.
Mary Seacole
The Jamaican born nurse who travelled to the Crimean War at her own expense to care for wounded soldiers, and who is today remembered as a pioneer of British nursing.
Nelson Mandela
The anti apartheid leader who spent 27 years in prison before becoming South Africa's first democratically elected president and a global symbol of reconciliation.
Katherine Johnson
The NASA mathematician whose calculations helped send the first Americans into orbit and to the Moon, breaking barriers for women and Black scientists.
Take Part, Learn Something New
Every event is a chance to connect with your course mates and make the most of student life at Green Valley Academy.