That afternoon, Scattered joined the Kingsdale Mental Health Fair. The fair was open to students in grades 3 to 6. Schools and community groups from Montreal’s West Island came together to share resources and run hands-on activities about mental health.
Scattered set up an interactive booth. It was calm, colourful, and welcoming — designed to feel safe for every student who walked in.
We started with a short introduction to mindfulness. We explained what it is and how it can help when you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Then we guided students through a simple meditation. It was short, easy to follow, and open to everyone.
After that, students tried automatic poetry writing. We kept the explanation simple: there are no rules, no wrong answers. Just write what you feel.
The response was incredible. Students jumped in with energy and creativity. Many shared their poems with us. Some said writing felt like “releasing their worries.” Others said it was like “turning thoughts into colours.” We received dozens of poetry submissions — each one a window into something real and personal.
The fair also gave us the chance to connect with mental health leaders and educators from the area. We talked about how mindfulness and creative writing could be woven into the school day — especially for neurodivergent students.
It was a meaningful day. One that showed us, once again, how much young people have to say when they’re given the space and the tools to say it.