We teach pupils about the importance and benefits of healthy habits as part of our Personal, Social, Health and Economic syllabus, and promote physical activity, a balanced diet and self-care activities throughout the curriculum and school life.
Healthy eating
At Ark Boulton Academy we value the importance of meal times. We know that if our pupils eat well they are better able to learn. We are committed to provide a healthy and nutritious meal for every child alongside the experience of eating meals in a small group alongside adults. All our meals are cooked fresh each day.
We encourage our pupils to choose healthy food and drink options - sweets, crisps and fizzy drinks are not allowed in the academy.
We also run a breakfast club where children can get involved in a range of activities and receive a nutritionally balanced meal.
Mental health
We promote positive mental health for every pupil and member of staff, and have both a universal whole-school approach to mental health, together with specialised, targeted approaches for vulnerable pupils.
Ark Boulton offers a range of support services to help keep you safe. Alongside Form Tutors, Pastoral and Safeguarding teams, the school provides access to a school counsellor and school nurse.
Physical activity
We provide every pupil with the opportunity to take part in a broad range of sports and physical activities that often go beyond the standard curriculum. The PE department runs a rich after-school timetable with professional sports coaches, where pupils can develop both physical and social skills. Sport is also used as a vessel for improving mental health.
We regularly take place in after-school fixtures where we take sports teams to compete against other schools. These include the Ark Championships and Central Sport Partnership competitions.