The Lenham School Wellbeing and Kindness Event, Lenham Station, 29 June 2026

Treat bags from the Lenham school containing positive messages and a variety of chewy sweets.

Students shared messages of wellness and kindness with commuters. Students gave out 48 bags of sweet treats with wellness and kindness messages inside and wished commuters a good evening. The aim was to promote kindness and positive wellbeing. In attendance were 3 year 7, 1 year 8 and 1 year 9 students with their tutor from The Lenham School and a friend from year 7 of Invicta Grammer School.

 

  • Promote kindness, wellbeing, and positive social interaction.
  • Create meaningful connections between students and the local community.
  • Improve the atmosphere at the station during busy commuting hours.
  • Give students opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and volunteering skills.
  • Encourage conversations about mental wellbeing and community support.

Benefits to the community – passengers getting off the train at Lenham station

  1. Improved Community Wellbeing
    Small positive interactions can help reduce feelings of stress, loneliness, and social isolation, particularly for commuters who may be having a difficult day.
  1. Stronger Community Connection
    The event creates opportunities for meaningful interactions between students, residents, rail staff, and passengers who might not otherwise engage with one another.
  1. Positive Use of Public Space
    The station becomes more than a transport hub; it becomes a welcoming community space that promotes kindness and belonging.
  1. Enhanced Perception of Young People
    Students demonstrate leadership, responsibility, and care for their community, helping to build stronger intergenerational relationships.

 

Student quotes

Freddy, “I liked sharing kindness.”

Louise, “I like making people smile.”

Molly, “I like to spread kindness.”

Jemima, “I like to make people happy if they’re having a bad day.”

Lillah, “ I like making people feel they are worth it.”

 

Commuter quotes

“You’ve really cheered me up and made my day”

“I feel happy now.”

 

There were also dozens of “thank yous” from passengers for the students’ kindness.

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