A Healthy Lifestyle

At West Acton we promote a healthy lifestyle. Children are aware of the need for a balanced diet, exercise, water and a good nights sleep. We encourage the children to bring water to school daily. Children from Nursery to Year 2 receive a variety of fruit, whilst children in Years 3 to 6 are encouraged to bring fruit school.

In addition to balancing a healthy lifestyle at West Acton, we promote an environment, which allows pupils to develop and understand themselves. We are a culturally diverse school and we revel in the opportunity to learn from each other. Children understand the importance of a good friend and how to respect each other. As the children get older PSHE explores local democracy and decision making skills.

PSHE is closely linked with PE, Science and outdoor play. During the lunch hours we have playground buddies, where children teach each other games, this encourages responsibility and leadership. As part of the Healthy Schools Agenda pupils also take part in hourly PE lessons plus 10 mins each day exercise. This is not only beneficial to our pupils health but vital for re-energising ourselves.