We were joined by a representative from Wearside Youth for Christ who spoke to our students about the importance of having self-worth and the value you have as a human being to make positive contributions to the world around you. Having high self-esteem is key to positive mental health and well-being. High self-esteem matters because it helps you develop coping skills, handle adversity, and put the negative into perspective. Andy shared what he had learned about this subject from his faith and used a creative analogy in the form of a sweet sucking competition to demonstrate to students the importance of belief in yourself.