Healthy Working Lives

Bo'ness Academy has just signed up to be a part of a National Award Scheme to promote a healthy workplace. The scheme is run by a range of organisations including the Scottish Executive, Scottish Health Boards and the Health Education Board for Scotland.

Headteacher, D Mitchell signs the health at work charter Headteacher, D. Mitchell signs the Health at Work Charter

It has been recognised within the school that in order to continue to raise awareness and promote a healthy lifestyle with our pupils that it is vital that we also look at the health and welfare of all staff.

practising calligraphy calligraphy sample working hard

For the last 3 years Bo'ness Academy has held "Staff Welfare / Health Promotion Days" to give all staff the opportunity to participate in health related activities. These activities have included yoga, reflexology, art for relaxation, walking, various forms of massage, swimming, 5 a side football and patchwork to name a few. There has also been the opportunity for staff to have their blood pressure taken as well as talks on stress management and how to keep your body in good shape.

a head massage session getting crafty

For the last 2 years all primary staff along with other partners from our ILC (Integrated Learning Community) have also participated. Mr S Dougan, Depute Headteacher initially set up this initiative and sees it as vital for it to continue not only to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle but to enhance the excellent links between all schools and agencies within the Bo'ness Area.

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plate spinning what do I do with these? in the art department

2007 photographs