September’s Theme is: Healthy Schools
The Healthy Schools initiative is a partnership of educators, students and the community that is designed to promote the physical, emotional and social health of the school community.
A Healthy Schools approach follows a six-step process and uses the Ministry of Education’s Foundations for a Healthy School framework. The purpose is to engage the whole school community to take action on health topics that are important to them.
Becoming a Healthy School:
- Enhances physical, emotional and social health
- Improves academic achievement
- Improves student, family and community engagement
- Complements school improvement plans
How can your school get involved?
Talk to your school administration and follow the six-step process.
Call Public Health at 1-800-265-7293 ext. 4111 or e-mail schoolhealth@wdgpublichealth.ca for support and resource recommendations.
Register with Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification initiative. Visit ophea.net/HSCertification.
To view the Ministry’s framework, click Foundations for a Healthy School at edu.gov.on.ca/eng/healthyschools.
Don’t miss out!
Apply by Nov. 15, 2019 for a $200 grant from Public Health to support your school. Visit www.wdgpublichealth.ca/healthyschool
Important September 2019 Dates
Monday, September 2:
- Labour Day
Tuesday, September 3:
- Ophea Healthy Schools Registration Opens: ophea.net/HSCertification
- Fresh from the Farm fundraising begins: freshfromfarm.ca
Sunday, September 15:
- Terry Fox Day: terryfox.org
Wednesday, September 25:
- Rowan’s Law Day: ontario.ca/concussions
Thursday, September 26:
- Terry Fox National School Run Day: terryfox.org
Friday, September 27:
- Last Day to enrol in Fresh from the Farm: freshfromfarm.ca
Saturday, September 28:
- World Rabies Day: wdgpublichealth.ca/rabies