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Issue 19 Fall 2015 BRIDGE THE gAPP: A Mental Health Resource for Youth and Adults Are you looking for a mental health resource to promote to junior high and high school students, as well as to colleagues, family and friends? Bridge the gAPP is a new way to connect with guidance and support for mental health and addictions in Newfoundland and Labrador. Bridge the gAPP is an online resource designed to support mental wellness and can be accessed from a computer, tablet or cell phone. Content includes information that can provide advice, inspiration, assurance or direction for finding additional supports when you need it the most. Bridge the gAPP services are available to youth (13-18) and adults (18+) through two separate age-appropriate platforms and are available via websites and apps. Individuals can download through Google Play, the Apple Store or visit www.bridgethegapp.ca The BreathingRoom Program is an online self-management program which assists people between the ages of 13 and 24 to manage stress, depression and anxiety. BreathingRoom is a clinically proven award-winning program which is now available through the youth and adult Bridge the gAPP websites and apps. Strongest Families Program provides care to families by teaching skills through a distance coaching approach over the phone and online. The award-winning program supports children and youth (ages 3-17) with behavioural difficulties, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bullying behaviours, and other disruptive behaviours that can cause stress at school or at home. Anyone interested in accessing this program can call their local mental health and addictions office. Contact information for regional offices can be found under the service directory at www.bridgethegapp.ca For more information visit: www.bridgethegapp.ca This edition features Ms. Kerri Mercer of Holy Trinity High and the school's Science Club that developed a vegetable garden. CURRICULUM IN MOTION Pg 10

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  • Issue 19 Fall 2015

    B R I D G E T H E g A P P :A Mental Health Resource for Youth and Adults

    Are you looking for a mental health resource topromote to junior high and high school students, aswell as to colleagues, family and friends? Bridge thegAPP is a new way to connect with guidance andsupport for mental health and addictions in Newfoundland andLabrador.

    Bridge the gAPP is an online resource designed to support mental wellness and can beaccessed from a computer, tablet or cell phone. Content includes information that canprovide advice, inspiration, assurance or direction for finding additional supports when you need it the most. Bridge the gAPP services areavailable to youth (13-18) and adults (18+) through two separate age-appropriate platforms and are available via websites and apps.Individuals can download through Google Play, the Apple Store or visit www.bridgethegapp.ca

    The BreathingRoom Program is an online self-management program which assists people between the ages of 13 and 24 to managestress, depression and anxiety. BreathingRoom is a clinically proven award-winning program which is now available through the youth andadult Bridge the gAPP websites and apps.

    Strongest Families Program provides care to families by teaching skills through adistance coaching approach over the phone and online. The award-winning programsupports children and youth (ages 3-17) with behavioural difficulties, anxiety, attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder, bullying behaviours, and other disruptive behaviours that cancause stress at school or at home. Anyone interested in accessing this program can call theirlocal mental health and addictions office. Contact information for regional offices can befound under the service directory at www.bridgethegapp.ca

    For more information visit: ! www.bridgethegapp.ca

    This edition features Ms. Kerri Mercerof Holy Trinity High and the school'sScience Club that developed avegetable garden.

    CURRICULUMIN MOTION

    Pg 10

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    L I V I N G H E A L T H Y I N A C T I O N

    TO P S A I L E L E M E N TA R YPA R T I C I PAT E S I N T H E T E R R YF O X WA L KThe students and staff of Topsail Elementary School, alongwith many parents and guardians, participated in the TerryFox Walk on Friday, September 25th. Students werereminded of Terry Fox’s story on the days leading up to theevent. On the day of the walk, students wore colour-changing wristbands or glow stick necklaces, stickers andtattoos to show their support for Terry. During the lasthour of the day everyone walked from the school, around aselected scenic route in Topsail and back to the schoolagain. Each child was asked to donate a “Toonie for Terry”and a total of $854.90 was raised for cancer research. Wayto go Topsail Elementary students!

    VA N I E R E L E M E N TA R Y & C I T Y O F S T. J O H N ’ S PA R T N E R F O R P R O J E C TP E AC E DAYThe City of St. John’s and Vanier Elementary celebrated Project Peace Daythis past Spring. Project Peace Day was the culmination of 12 weeks oflearning about six character traits: respect, responsibility, empathy,fairness, citizenship and trustworthiness. As part of the event, the City ofSt. John’s staff facilitated two programs: Be a Good Neighbour andEveryone’s Welcome.

    The Be a Good Neighbour program targets grade three students andinvolves a 30 minute session that focuses on how students can be a goodneighbor. Session topics include making new friends, picking up afterpets, and keeping their toys and sports equipment safely off the streets.

    Everyone’s Welcome encourages students to adapt and accommodateactivities for a variety of abilities. The sessions consist of interactivegames and activities that celebrate and promote team building, inclusionand individuality.

    If your school is interested in participating in the Be a GoodNeighbour and Everyone’s Welcome programs contact:

    Active Communities Fieldworker " [email protected] #709-570-2157

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    L I V I N G H E A L T H Y I N A C T I O N

    H A P P Y F E E T AT V I R G I N I A PA R KE L E M E N TA R YVirginia Park Elementary (VPE) School offers a variety of after schoolactivities to their students. Boys and girls are encouraged to becomeinvolved with the VPE Cheerleaders and Dance Troupe when theyenter grade 4 through to grade 6. Although these unique programsare offered separately, they highly complement each other duringpractices and when preparing for performances and competitions.The VPE Dance Troupe has been performing in Christmas and SpringConcerts since it was formed in 2008. The group also opens for the

    Annual VPE Drama Festival and has travelled to Musgravetown andPlacentia as part of the performing arts initiative at the school.

    VPE Cheerleaders have been competing in annual provincialcompetitions since it started in 2010. Among other awards, in 2015,they earned the Junior Grand Champions Award!

    Virginia Park Elementary is very proud of these dynamic groups fortheir commitment to promoting physical activity, technique,dedication and leadership skills. Well done boys and girls. GoPanthers Go!

    S T. K E V I N ’ S H I G H S C H O O LV O LU N T E E R S AT U N I T E DC H U R C H S O U P K I TC H E NThe Social Justice Committee of St. Kevin’s High Schoolhas identified the issues of poverty and hunger in thecommunity and work together to address theseproblems. Last year the committee raised funds topurchase fresh fruit and provide it to patrons of theUnited Church soup kitchen on Gower Street in St. John’s.The students delivered the fruit to the Church where theysat and talked with patrons. The interesting result wasthat many of the students came to the realization thatpoverty can affect anyone. They realized that all walks of life have found themselves in a difficult time in their lives due to circumstances oftenbeyond their control. The visit was a meaningful and unforgettable experience for all.

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    S T U D E N T S AT R E N N I E ’ S R I V E R E L E M E N TA R YW I N S T. J O H N ’ S DAY C H A L L E N G EIn honour of St. John’s 127th Birthday this past June, the City of St. John’s challenged Grade 4classes to help get the city ready for the party. Classes were asked to show how they keep St.John’s clean and beautiful. Teachers submitted a picture of their students doing somethingthat had a positive impact on the environment. All participating classes were entered into adraw for the grand prize – a City of St. John’s Field Trip.

    Congratulations to the winning class – Ms. Baird-Whelan’s Grade 4’s from Rennie’s RiverElementary. The class was picked up by the St. John’s Trolley Line and greeted by CouncilorBernard Davis and St. John’s Days mascot, Admiral Johns. They were then given a guided tourof St. John’s which ended at Signal Hill where the class watched Mayor Dennis O’Keefe fire theNoon Day Gun.

    Each student in the class also brought home two tomato plants as part of the event. Studentslearned about transplanting the tomato plants and were encouraged to create their owngardens at home. By growing and producing their own vegetables and fruit, students helpedthe environment and themselves.

  • 5Fall 2015

    L I V I N G H E A L T H Y I N A C T I O N

    AVA LO N E A S T S C H O O L S PA R T N E RW I T H C I T Y O F S T. J O H N ’ S F O R F U N DAY SThe City of St. John’s Recreation Division was pleased to support sixschools with their Fun Days this past Spring. A variety of activitieswere offered including: Climbers and Sliders, Khaos, Human SizeGames, Fitness Frenzy and Team Building.

    The following schools partnered withCity of St. John’s to make their Fun Days extra fun:! Larkhall Academy ! Mary Queen of Peace

    Elementary ! St. John Bosco School! St. Mary’s Elementary ! St. Matthew’s Elementary! St. Teresa’s Elementary

    B I S H O P A B R A H A M PA R T I C I PAT E SI N AC T I V E S C H O O L S P R I M A R YI N T R A M U R A L P R O G R A MLast Winter the City of St. John’s Active Schools program piloted aprimary intramural program with students in grades 2 and 3 atBishop Abraham Elementary. The program ran during two lunchperiods a week over six weeks. Students and staff learned newgames, played with cool equipment and had a blast!

    Activities included:

    ! Climbers & Sliders (an active twist on Snakes & Ladders)! Canada Games-Themed Fitness Frenzy! Pow’RBall Activities, which combine physical activity

    with math and spelling skills! Omnikin Ball! Team Building

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    L I V I N G H E A L T H Y I N A C T I O N

    P L A N T- G R O W- E AT- S H A R E ATP E R LW I N E L E M E N TA R YPlant-Grow-Eat-Share is exactly what all the students atPerlwin Elementary had the opportunity to do thanks to theLittle Green Thumbs Program. The program is designed to“help young people value the health of themselves, theenvironment and their community through active participationin a classroom garden.”

    Throughout the school year students planted and grew anamazing harvest of vegetables in their classrooms. Purplepeacock pole beans hung from the grade three classroomceiling while lettuce, tiny tomatoes, squash and green peppersflourished from the earth boxes below. Studentsenjoyed making and eating salads from theirclassroom gardens for recess.

    In addition to fostering a healthy lifestyle,the Little Green Thumbs project fosteredcuriosity, ownership, communityinvolvement and a love of learning aboutnature. Students at Perlwin Elementary canhardly wait for the new growing season tobegin. Thank you Little Green Thumbs!

    For more information about the LittleGreen Thumbs program:

    ! aitcnl.ca" [email protected]#709-747-8311

  • 7Fall 2015

    L I V I N G H E A L T H Y I N A C T I O N

    K I D S E AT S M A R T W E E K & T D WA L KTO B R E A K FA S T A H U G E S U C C E S SIt’s been a busy and exciting Fall for Kids Eat Smart FoundationNewfoundland and Labrador. There are 241 Kids Eat Smart (KES) Clubsin schools and community centres throughout the Province. Everyschool day 22,000 nutritious meals are served to school aged childrenand youth. School is in full swing and so are the Kids Eat Smart Clubs.

    Kids Eat Smart Week was launched on October 5th at St. Andrew’sElementary. Special guests joining in on the festivities includedPremier Davis, Minister Jackman, Olympic Gold Medalist Jamie Koraband Wendy Snow from TD Bank. The school band entertained guests asthey arrived which gave the Premier ample opportunity to give lots ofhigh fives and a few fist pumps. Both the Premier and Korabencouraged the children to eat a healthy breakfast and to participate intheir KES Clubs.

    October 7th was Smoothie Day and children from Mary Queen of theWorld Elementary enjoyed a nutritious smoothie made by volunteersfrom Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, the Bell Aliant Pioneers andKES staff.

    October 9th was TD Kids Eat Smart Province Wide Walk to Breakfast.Mary Queen of Peace Elementary was one of the 144 schools in theprovince that participated in the walk. The school was buzzing withactivity as more than 700 children, teachers, volunteers and TDrepresentatives walked in support of their KES Club.

    This year’s Walk to Breakfast was the largest to date with 144 schoolsparticipating. Thousands of children in coves, bays, towns and citieswalked in their communities to raise money and awareness for theirKES Club. It’s all about the children and youth as all funds raised inschools will directly support their KES Clubs.

    For more information:

    ! www.kidseatsmart.ca" [email protected]#1-877-722-1996

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    S T. J O H N B O S C O S C H O O L O U T D O O R C LU B B AC K I N AC T I O NThe 2nd year of the Outdoor Club has begun at St. John Bosco School. The group kicked off in grand fashion with a hike to Freshwater Bay onThanksgiving Monday. The first hike last year attracted four Junior High students, this year 11 students made the trek. The overcast skies and araindrop or two didn't dampen the spirits of the enthusiastic students. The leaves on many of the trees were just starting to show their fall coloursand the dogberries seemed more abundant this year than last. It was beautiful scenery for an early morning hike.

    Although hikers saw tell-tale "signs" of moose along the trail they didn't see one in the flesh. Halfway through the hike they all enjoyed a hotbeverage and fresh, made in the outdoors, grilled cheese sandwiches. While on the hike, students were already asking when the next one wasgoing to take place.

    As my mother would often say "get outdoors and get the smell of the house off ya!" Adventure awaits!

  • 9Fall 2015

    L I V I N G H E A L T H Y I N A C T I O N

    S C H O O L S I N T H E E A S T E R NR E G I O N PA R T I C I PAT E I NR E C R E AT I O N N L’ S F I N D YO U R F I TAC T I V E AT S C H O O L C H A L L E N G EThis past Spring, Recreation NL hosted an ACTIVE AT SCHOOLChallenge for schools across the province as part of the Find Your FitPhysical Activity Campaign. Schools were encouraged to fit inactivities throughout the month of April and work towards 60minutes of regular physical activity before, during and after theschool day. Schools that submitted photos and/or videos andcompleted the Challenge survey were entered in a draw to winphysical activity prize packs valued at $1,000. Schools thatcompleted the Challenge survey only were entered in a draw to winphysical activity prize packs valued at $500. Winning schools had theoption to choose the types of physical activity items they received.Prize packs consisted of frisbees, skipping ropes, basketballs, soccerballs, badminton nets, hula hoops, etc.

    Winning Schools in the Eastern Region include: ! Dunne Memorial Academy, Mt. Carmel - $1,000! St. Francis School, Harbour Grace - $1,000 ! St. Lawrence Academy, St. Lawrence - $500! Southwest Arm Academy, Little Hearts Ease - $500! Woodland Elementary, Dildo - $500! Topsail Elementary, Conception Bay South - $500! St. Francis of Assisi, Outer Cove - $500! MacDonald Drive Elementary, St. John's - $500

    Congratulations to all participating schools. The ACTIVE AT SCHOOLChallenge was a huge success with 58 schools and over 10,000students and teachers, across the province, involved in gettingphysically active!

    For more information about the Find Your Fit Campaign:

    ! www.recreationnl.com/findyourfitAshley Button" [email protected]#709-729-0980

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    C U R R I C U L U M I N M O T I O N

    H O LY T R I N I T Y H I G H S C H O O LS C I E N C E C LU B D E V E LO P &N U R T U R E A V E G E TA B L E G A R D E NPrepping soil, planting seeds and seeing those tiny leaves sprout upthrough the soil. That is what members of Holy Trinity High ScienceClub had the experience of being part of this past Spring and Summerthanks to the support of the Climate Change Education Centre, aproject of Conservation Corps NL.

    In the Spring, Science Club Lead Teacher Kerri Mercer and herstudents built raised vegetable boxes, added soil and planted seeds.During the summer the students’ interest and motivation neverwaned as they cared for the vegetables that began to grow. Growingtheir own fresh food made the students excited to eat their ownhome grown salad. Yes, you heard right - excited for a healthy mealwhich turns out is a delicious meal as well. Despite a cold and rainyJuly, in early August students were able to enjoy the fruits of theirlabour and see what hard work and perseverance brings about byharvesting plenty of spinach, lettuce, radish and onions.

    Planting and tending to the new plants teaches teamwork,responsibility and an appreciation for nature. The vegetable gardenprovided an opportunity for students to connect to the environmentand learn hands-on what it has to offer. Fresh and locally grown foodcan be a foreign concept to students and young people in ourprovince but our school garden allowed students to taste the wondersof fresh food straight from the garden. Not only did students learnthese important skills and concepts but several curriculum outcomes,in a variety of subject areas, are covered through the developmentand nurturing of a vegetable garden. These subjects include Science,Health, Family Studies, Mathematics and Social Studies.

    As young scientists, the students discussed the variables that causedsome crops to grow while others did not and linked this informationwith what they should do for the garden in the new school year. TheScience Club is eager to start up again and grow the garden evenbigger and better. Students planted more seeds in early August inhopes of a Fall harvest. They hope to inspire their peers and schoolcommunity with their enthusiasm and knowledge about theimportance of protecting our natural environment by eating healthyand local.

    CURRICULUMIN MOTION

    “YOUNG PEOPLE INCREASINGLY ARE ISOLATEDFROM THE LAND AND DEPRIVED OF THE JOYS

    AND RESPONSIBILITIES IT TEACHES.” — ALICE WATERS

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    H E A L T H Y T H I N G S T O K N O W

    INGREDIENTS

    1 1 can (170g) light tuna, drained

    1 cup 250 ml grated cheese

    ½ cup 125 ml finely chopped celery

    ¼ cup 60 ml finely chopped onion

    2 Tbsp 30 ml mayonnaise

    6 6 slices of bread

    pepper

    T U N A M E LT

    DIRECTIONS1. Turn on oven to 375°F (190°C).2. Mix tuna, cheese, celery, onion and mayonnaise in a

    medium bowl. Add pepper to taste.3. Put bread slices on a baking sheet.4. Put equal amounts of tuna mixture on each bread slice

    and spread out evenly.5. Bake in oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.6. Cut each slice of bread into four pieces. Serve right away.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:Excellent source of niacin, vitamin B12Good source of thiamine, folate, calcium

    Source: The Basic Shelf Cookbook, Canadian Public HealthAssociation, 2011 Edition

    ! This recipe will help you get at least two Food Guide servingsof fish each week as recommended by Canada’s Food Guide.

    Makes 6servings

    AT T E N T I O N T E A C H E R S !C H E C K O U T T H E F I R S TC L A S SL I V I N G H E A LT H Y S C H O O L SC O N F E R E N C EThe Living Healthy Schools Conference on FirstClass provides youwith information to support healthy living initiatives at yourschool such as: ! Funding opportunities! Resources! Programs! Information sessions! Community partnership opportunities

    To find the Living Healthy Schools Conference and place iton your desktop:

    ! Go to the Desktop section in your FirstClass email account" Click on “Teacher Resources"# Click on "Other Conferences"$ Right click on “Living Healthy Schools” and select "add to

    desktop"

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    H E A L T H Y T H I N G S T O K N O W

    S C H O O L M I L K F O U N DAT I O NO F N E W F O U N D L A N D A N DL A B R A D O R S U P P O R T SS C H O O L SThe School Milk Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador(SMFNL) is an organization which exists to enhance thehealth and well-being of school aged children in this provincethrough the promotion of healthy eating. In 2014-15, theSMFNL offered a School Milk Program to 98.4% of theprovince’s students. The program included subsidized milk,healthy eating education and promotional activities.

    SMFNL is proud to continue its partnership with SchoolSports Newfoundland and Labrador (SSNL), sharing the samephilosophies of healthy living and active lifestyles for allyouth. SMFNL will join SSNL at a number of sporting eventsthis year.

    SMFNL is excited to announce that they will be adopting abrand new look that’s expected to roll out during the 2015-2016 school year. Stay tuned for further updates onpromotional activities.

    For more information about the School MilkFoundation of Newfoundland and Labrador contact:

    Jessica Murphy" [email protected]#709-364-6634

    School Milk Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador

    @SchoolMilkNL@SchoolMilkNL

    IN 2014-15, THE SCHOOL MILK FOUNDATIONOFFERED A SCHOOL MILK PROGRAM TO 98.4%

    OF THE PROVINCE’S STUDENTS.

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    H E A L T H Y T H I N G S T O K N O W

    H I G H F I V E — C A N A DA’ SC O M P R E H E N S I V EQ U A L I T Y S TA N DA R DF O R C H I L D R E N ’ SR E C R E AT I O N A N DS P O R T P R O G R A M S HIGH FIVE is used by many organizations inNewfoundland and Labrador, including SchoolSports NL Participation Nation Program.

    Through a partnership with the PromotingRelationships and Eliminating Violence Network(PREVNet), HIGH FIVE training also addressesbullying. HIGH FIVE and PREVNet have created aprogram that provides front line leaders workingwith children the skills to mediate the negativeeffects of bullying.

    Leaders learn effective strategies focused oncommunication, consequences and building onchildren’s strengths. They also gain theknowledge they need to create emotionally safeenvironments which help children buildfriendships and feel socially accepted.

    HIGH FIVE’s Principles of Healthy ChildDevelopment (PHCD) training also includesother modules on key areas such as conflictresolution, physical literacy, children’s mentalhealth and healthy competition.

    To learn more about HIGH FIVE Training contact:

    Pam Mills" [email protected]#709-729-0569

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    S TA R T A C O N V E R S AT I O N ! F R E EF I L M S F O R C L A S S R O O M SFood First NL, formerly the Food Security Network NL, aims toensure access tohealthy food for all.Food First NLsupports foodeducation initiativesacross the province.

    Food First NL has alibrary of fooddocumentaries thatfocus on a variety oftopics and aresuitable for different age groups. It is free for schools to borrowand show these films in their classrooms. Hosting a filmscreening and discussion can show how the food we eat connectsto health, agriculture, our communities and the environment.

    The locally produced series, All Around the Table, featuresinterviews with seniors in Eastern NL. This series highlights howtraditional food skills can build a way forward to a better foodsystem in the province.

    Several films in the library such as Nourish addresses globalperspectives on food. Other films are more topic specific like AndThis is My Garden and Symphony of the Soil.

    To see all nine titles in our collection including onlinepreviews and resources visit:

    ! http://rootcellarsrock.ca/fsn-film-library

    If your classroom and/or school would like support in theplanning and hosting of a film screening contact:

    Sarah Ferber" [email protected] | #709-237-4026

    T E N N I S N L O F F E R S T R A I N I N GS E S S I O N S TO S C H O O L S I N T H EAVA LO N E A S T A R E ATennis, as part of a broad andbalanced physical educationcurriculum, is a great way toteach agility, balance andcoordination; providingstudents with the physical literacy they need to develop sportingand physical activity skills for life.

    For over 10 years Tennis NL (TNL) has been providing free training,resources and equipment to help teachers feel more confident todeliver tennis programs to students. TNL offers schools in theAvalon East area the opportunity to avail of 15 free hours of schoolvisits. TNL will visit your school, provide the tennis coaching staff,supply the equipment and deliver progressive tennis lesson plansthat enable students to develop their tennis skills in a fun and safeenvironment. TNL will also work with each school’s physicaleducation staff so they can continue with the delivery of tennissessions in their schools following TNL’s visit.

    For more information about the TNL school tennis programor to arrange a free visit, contact:

    Alan Mackin, TNL Executive Director" [email protected] | #709-722-3840

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    H E A L T H Y T H I N G S T O K N O W

    G R A N T S AWA R D E D TO S C H O O L S I NT H E E A S T E R N R E G I O NThe ParticipACTION Teen Challenge encourages teens to come up withinnovative ways to get active and provides funding to support physicalactivity. Coordinated through Recreation NL, Teen Challenge grants arefunds geared to get teens moving by breaking down the barriers thatprevent teens from getting active.

    Last Spring two schools in the Eastern region were awarded grants.Random Island Academy, Random Island, received funds to purchasearrows and targets for their after school archery program. St.Lawrence Academy, St. Lawrence, was awarded funds to support aphysical activity day hosted by the school’s G.I.R.L. Run Club.

    This past Fall Waterford Valley High School, St. John’s, receivedfunds to purchase stability balls to replace chairs within the classroomsetting.

    Recreation NL holds quarterly deadlines for Teen Physical Activity GrantApplications that support physical activity programs, events andactivities for teens 13-19 years of age.

    The next application deadline is Friday, February 19th, 2016.Schools can apply for up to $500 for program funding.

    To view the new grant criteria and apply online visit: ! www.recreationnl.com/findyourfit/fit-resources/teen-challenge

    For more information contact:

    Kate Walsh" [email protected]#709-729-1510

    C I T Y O F S T. J O H N ’ S AC T I V ES C H O O L S P R O G R A MThe City of St. John’s Active Schools program provides a varietyof programs and services to schools in St. John’s. Sessions canbe held during special events, class, lunch break or after school.

    Programs and services offered include:

    If your school is interested in working with the ActiveSchools program contact:

    Active Communities Fieldworker " [email protected] | #709-570-2157

    ! Please note: programs are available to schools in St. John’s only.Bookings are based on staff and equipment availability as well asschool ability to meet activity requirements. Some programs areseasonally-based and programs are offered on a first come first servebasis.

    ! Khaos! Climbers & Sliders! Clue Orienteering! Human Size Games! Zumba & Fitness! Kin Ball Games! Team Building! Boccia

    ! Intramurals! CAN-BIKE Bike Festivals! Be a Good Neighbour! Everyone’s Welcome! Career Development

    Presentations! Volunteer

    Opportunities

  • COLLABORATING

    We can work collaboratively with schools and outside organizations to plan, implement and/or evaluatehealth-related projects such as:! Establishing a sexual health clinic in a school! Developing a school community garden! Offering intergenerational cooking classes! Providing physical activity programs for families

    If you have a submission for the next edition of Living Healthy News, please send it by March 14, 2016 to:

    livinghealthyschools.com

    AVALON EAST AVALON WEST, BURIN AND VISTA

    Krista ManningSchool Health Promotion Liaison Consultant

    ! [email protected]

    Peggy OrbasliSchool Health Promotion Liaison Consultant

    ! [email protected]

    CONSULTING

    We can provide consultation on:! School Development Plans! Health-related policies! Completing grant applications! Healthy living initiativesWe are also available to meet with School Councils regarding school health.

    SHARING

    We can provide you with:! Prizes! Health displays! Information on funding sources for projects and

    events! An opportunity to share the good things happening

    in your school through Living Healthy News

    CONNECTING

    We can connect you to health professionals andcommunity groups to:! Assist you in addressing issues such as: head lice,

    addictions, anxiety, bullying, communicable diseases,sexually transmitted infections, tobacco use, etc.

    ! Provide access to resources

    There is a School Health Promotion Liaison Consultant (SHPLC) available to support your work in creatingand maintaining a school that promotes health where we learn, work and play. The SHPLC can assist youin a variety of ways, such as:

    S C H O O L H E A LT H P R O M OT I O N L I A I S O N C O N S U LTA N T