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Healthy Schools Toolkit
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Healthy Schools Toolkit
Table of Contents
Why Healthy Schools The benefits of creating an active, healthy school communityRoles and Responsibilities of the Healthy School Committee
Steps in a Healthy Schools approach Step One: Form a Healthy School CommitteeStep Two: Identify strengths and needsStep Three: Develop and carry out the Action PlanStep Four: Evaluate and Celebrate achievements
Process of Creating a Healthy School
Healthy Schools Resource List Sample action plans, sample letters, templates
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Healthy Schools Toolkit
Why Healthy Schools?
The Healthy Schools approach is an internationally recognized framework to create a healthy school environment and improve student learning. This approach supports improvements in students’ educational outcomes and promotes resil-ience by addressing school health in a planned, integrated and holistic way. There is evidence that health and learning are interdependent; healthy children make better learners and better educated children are healthier.
The effectiveness and sustainability of this approach relies on a partnership between health, education, parents, students and community stakeholders working together on a school health committee.
The Healthy Schools Toolkit is designed to guide schools through the steps to creating a healthier school. School Health Committees may choose to use all or any of the resources in the Toolkit to support their Healthy Schools work.
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Healthy Schools Toolkit The benefits of creating an active, Healthy School CommunityStudents in Healthy Schools will:
• Beabletoconcentrateandlearnbetterinclassbecausetheirbasicneedsaremet(i.e.,nutrition,physicalactivity and emotional well-being)
• Developgreaterconfidence,motivation,self-esteemandwillhavethecommitmentandcapacityto make important life and health choices
• Haveaccesstocommunityservices
• Bemorelikelytoachievebetteracademicresults
• Havestrategiestointeracteffectivelywithpeers
• Attendschoolmoreregularly
Foundations for a Healthy School
1. High quality instruction and programs provide students with a wide range of opportunities to learn, practice and demonstrate knowledge and skills related to living a healthy life. The curriculum promotes active, healthy living through comprehensive teaching materials and learning strategies. It allows opportunities for teachers and support staff to participate in professional learning opportunities and to access current health information and teaching resources.
2. A healthy physical environment improves the conditions for learning. The physical environment includes the school building and grounds, routes to and from the school, and the materials and equipment used in school programs. A healthy environment includes: clean air, adequate lighting, sanitation, safe food handling and measures for promoting safety and preventing injuries.
3. A supportive social environment has a positive impact on students’ learning. It involves school-led initiatives which support student efforts to make healthy lifestyle choices. Teachers and parents can also benefit from the supportprovided,whichmaybeformal(schoolpolicies,rules,clubsorsupportgroups)orinformal(friends,peers,free play). Positive health role models, peer support, positive school climate and family support all contribute to a healthy environment for students to grow into healthy adults.
4. Community partnerships provide access to resources, programs and services to support staff, students and families in the development and implementation of Healthy Schools initiatives. Organizations such as public health, social services, parks and recreation and local businesses may be invited into schools to help address student needs.
A comprehensive Healthy Schools approach is the most effective method to address the needs of children and families.This integrated approach to health promo-
tion gives students numerous opportunities
to participate in, observe and learn positive
health attitudes and behaviours.
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Roles and Responsibilities of the Healthy School Committee
Getting StartedA Healthy School will be more successful when a dedicated committee person is in place to act as a Champion to lead others in the
planned activities.
A Healthy School Champion:• iskeenandenthusiasticaboutimprovingthehealthoftheschoolcommunity• isarolemodelforhealthybehaviour• issomeonewhoisintheschoolregularlysuchasateacher,parent,administrator,childandyouthworkeroracommunitycoordinator• hasenoughtimeintheirscheduletodevotetoHealthySchools• encouragessupportofHealthySchoolswithintheschool• followstheHealthySchoolsapproach• willbesupportedbyaCityofTorontoPublicHealthNurse
A Healthy School Committee Member:• iskeenandenthusiasticaboutimprovingthehealthoftheschoolcommunity• isarolemodelforhealthybehaviour• isamemberoftheschoolcommunitysuchasateacher,parent,administratororstudent• hasenoughtimeintheirscheduletoattendregularmeetingsandplannedHealthySchoolactivities• worksaspartofateamtoplanandcarryoutaHealthySchoolActionPlan
How you can help: • learnmoreaboutyourcommittee’schosenhealthissue and share your knowledge with others • volunteertochairacommitteemeeting,takenotes,leadanActionPlanactivity,collectsurveysandevaluations,etc.• recruitothermemberstojoinyourcommittee• spreadthewordaboutyourcommitteeandallofthegreatthingsyouaredoing!
• helpthecommitteestayontrack
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Step One: Form a
Healthy School
Committee
Step Two: Identify
strengths and needs
Step Three: Develop
and carry out the
Action Plan
Step Four: Evaluate and
celebrateachievements
Step 1: Form a Healthy School Committee
Goals• RaiseawarenessofthebenefitsofbecomingaHealthySchool• MotivatetheschoolcommunitytosupportHealthySchools• RecruitschoolcommunitymembersfortheHealthySchoolCommittee
PART A • Determine level of interest and establish commitment
• ConsultwithyourprincipaltodiscussHealthySchoolsanddetermine if the timing is right
• ContactaPublicHealthNurse for assistance
• Developaplantoinformandeducatetheschoolcommunity about Healthy Schools 2, 4
• ProvideapresentationaboutHealthySchoolsforstaffandparents 3
• OfferfactstobackupthebenefitsofHealthySchools 5
• Demonstratehowyourschoolmayalreadybedoingthingsthatpromotehealth
• Mobilizeandempowerstudentsbyexplaininghowtheycanhaveavoiceinschooldecisions
• InformtheschoolcommunityabouttheMinistryofEducationHealthySchools Recognition Program
• Ifyoufindthereislittleinterest,donotgetdiscouraged;keepspreadingthewordandbereadytoproceedwhen you find more support
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3 Educated the school community about the Healthy Schools approach Communicated with key school community members about Healthy Schools Formed a diverse Healthy School Committee representing the whole school community Conducted the first Healthy School Committee meeting Established a general vision of what a Healthy School looks like Determined readiness to move to Step 2
PART B • Form the Healthy School Committee
• Announcetheformationofthecommitteeandinviteinterested school members to get involved in creating a healthier school 6, 7, 8
• Thismaybeasub-committeeoftheschoolcouncilorofanotherexistingcommittee
• Promotethecommitteethroughposters,newsletters and school events 7
• Recruitadiversegroupbyincludingstaff,students, parents, administrators, and community members 1, 6
• OrganizethefirstHealthy School Committee meeting 9 • Createanagenda 10• Recordminutestotrackprogress,decisionsandactions 12• Completeamembercontactlist 11• Establishrolesandresponsibilities 13• Decideonaconvenientmeetingschedule(e.g.,onlunchhour,beforeorafterschool)• Selectachairpersonorrotatingchair• Discusshowyouplantoworkeffectivelyasagroup 14• Comeupwithanameforyourcommittee(e.g.,HealthyChamps,SnackAttack,HealthSquad–perhapshavea naming and/or
logo contest)• Provideeachmemberwithafoldertokeeptrackofallmaterials• DiscussageneralvisionofaHealthySchool
• Monitorthecommitteeregularlytoensureitisrunningeffectively
The role of the HealthySchool Committee:
• Surveyparents,studentsandteachers/staff to identify priority health issues
• Identify,brainstormanddiscussstrategies to address health
• Overseeplanning,deliveryandevaluation of Healthy School activities
• Involvetheschoolcommunityin decisions
• Provideleadershipanddirection forpromoting health in the school
• Keeptheschoolcommunityinformed by sharing progress made by the committee
Checklist for Step 1:
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Step One: Form a
Healthy School
Committee
Step Two: Identify
strengths and needs
Step Three: Develop
and carry out the
Action Plan
Step Four: Evaluate and
celebrateachievements
Step 2: Identify strengths and needs
Goals• Identify the strengths, needs, interests and health of the school community by providing
a survey for staff, students and parents • Review and discuss the results and identify priority areas for action
PART A • Survey your school community
• Developasurveyoradaptanexistingoneforstudents,teachersand parents to identify the current health status of your school * 16, 17, 18
• Determinehowtoconductthesurveyandobtainapprovalfrom the principal
• Informtheschoolcommunitythatthecommitteewillbeconducting surveys and encourage their participation 15
• Promote the survey as a way for school staff, students, parents and community partners to share their ideas
• CreateaHealthySchoolssuggestionbox(Placetheboxinacentrallocationandencouragetheschoolcommunitytovoiceconcernsandideasthroughouttheschoolyear!)
* Consider using results from previous surveys
PART B • Share results, establish the vision and prioritize the health issues
• Examinetheresultsofthesurveyanddeterminethecurrentstrengths,needs,challengesandopportunitiesassociated with implementing a Healthy Schools approach
• Examineareaswheretheschoolisdoingwellandlookatwhathelpedmaketheseareassuccessful
• Communicateresultsofthesurveytoyourschool;presentsuccessesfirst 20
• Asacommittee,continuetodevelopasharedvisionofHealthySchoolsbybrainstormingandcreatingyour ideal school - be creativeandhavefun! 19
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3 Completed a survey for:
Reviewed and discussed the results of the surveys
Established priority areas for your school
Communicated the results and priority areas with the school community
Determined if your committee is ready to move to Step 3
PART B • Share results, establish the vision and prioritize the health issues(continued)
ParentsTeachers/Staff
Students Administration
• Basedonyourvisionandsurveyresults,prioritizethemostimportant healthissues your school can realistically commit to over the school year; it is okay to startsmallasmanysmallchangescanadduptobigsuccesses!
• Keeparecordofalltheissues/suggestionsthatyouarenotusingthisyear;they can be used and worked on in subsequent years
• Remembertomonitortheprogressofthecommittee;reviewanyproblems with the committee now, to avoid problems in the future
• Givestudents,staffandparentsavoiceintheHealthySchoolsprocess!
By identifying your school health needs, your committee
will be able to consider:• Activitiestheschoolwillenjoy
participating in
• Theoverallvisionofteachers,studentsand parents
• Themostimportanthealthissuesin your school
Checklist for Step 2:
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Step One: Form a
Healthy School
Committee
Step Two: Identify
strengths and needs
Step Three: Develop
and carry out the
Action Plan
Step Four: Evaluate and
celebrateachievements
Step 3: Develop and carry out the Action Plan
Goals• Develop an Action Plan to chart the future directions and activities of the Healthy School Committee
basedonthehealthissue(s)identified• Carry out your Healthy Schools Action Plan activities in the school
PART A • Develop the Action Plan
• AnActionPlanbuildsawareness,keepsactivitiesontrackandmeasuressuccess
• Brainstormandchooseactivitiesforyourpriorityareas-startsmallandplaneasytoaccomplishactivitiessoyouwillexperiencesuccess and be motivated to continue 21 - 29
• Tohelpchildrendeveloplonglastingknowledge,healthyattitudesandbehaviours,yourplanshouldaddressallfour Foundationsfor a Healthy School: High Quality Instruction and Programs, Healthy Physical Environment, Supportive Social Environment and Community Partnerships 30
• Developgoalsforthechosenactivities 32
• Alignactivitieswithexistingschoolboardprioritiesandschoolimprovementplans
• Transferyourgoalsandactivities to the ActionPlan. 31
• Determinewhatsuccesswill look like bydeveloping indicators - ask yourself, how will we know if we have met our goals?
• Speakwithothersinyour school communitybefore you begin to carry out the activities, to ensure there will be adequate support to see them through
Tip: In developing your ACTION PLAN,
keep these questions in mind:
• Whatdowehopetoachieve?
• Whatactivitywouldbestaddresstheissuebeingexamined?
• forwhomistheactivityintended?
• Whatresourcesareneededtocarryouttheactivity?
(e.g., money,staff, venue)• Whenwilltheactivitybecarriedo
ut?whatisthetimeframe?
• Whoisresponsibleforplanningandimplementingtheactivity?
(assign tasks)
• haveweusedSMARTgoalsintheplanningprocess?
• areweaddressingallfourFoundationsforaHealthySchool?
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ACTIONPLANmayno
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3 Developed an overall goal for health issues and selected appropriate activities
Developed an Action Plan addressing all four Foundations for a Healthy School
Communicated and promoted the Action Plan with school community members
Started working on the activities according to the Action Plan
Reviewed Action Plan progress and revised as needed
Carried out Healthy Schools Action Plan and activities
Determined if the committee is ready to move to Step 4
PART B • Carry out the Action Plan
• ShareandpromoteActionPlanactivitieswiththeschoolcommunity.Forexample,youmaychooseto:• Sendalettertoparentsandcommunitypartnerstokeeptheminformed of
the Healthy Schools Action Plan and provide regular updates• HostaHealthySchoolkick-offassemblyforparentsandcommunity partners
to see what your school will be doing to support health
• InvitestudentstobeactivelyinvolvedinplanningandcarryingoutHealthySchoolactivities - the more you engage others, the greater support and motivation you will receive
• Ensure school staff, students, parents and community partners are equipped toimplement the activities effectively
• Reviewprogressbydiscussingproblemswithcertainactivities,revisionoftimelines,communicationissues or new resources
• UpdatetheActionPlanaftereachactivity
Tip:Keep in min
d that your
ACTIONPLANmayno
talways
go according to plan.
Don,t be
discouraged.Learnfrom
the
problems that arise an
d
be prepared to adjust
the plan accordingly.
Checklist for Step 3:
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the plan accordingly.
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PART B • Carry out the Action Plan
ACTION
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ACTIONPLANmayno
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go according to plan.
Don,t be
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problems that arise an
d
be prepared to adjust
the plan accordingly.
Step One: Form a
Healthy School
Committee
Step Two: Identify
strengths and needs
Step Three: Develop
and carry out the
Action Plan
Step Four: Evaluate and
celebrateachievements
Step 4: Evaluate and celebrate achievements
Goals• Review, evaluate and celebrate your Healthy Schools activities
PART A • Evaluate
As you complete each activity from your Action Plan, evaluate what workedwellandanyproblemsyoumayhaveexperienced.Addthis information to the Action Plan 31
• Evaluationisimportanttolearniftheactivitieswereworthwhile, identify any problem areas, inspire new ideas and reconsider areas to avoid in the future
• Determinehowyouwillevaluate(e.g.,survey,focusgroups,andinterviews)-yourevaluationdoesnotneedto be complicated; simple and concise is better
Evaluation areas to focus on:
• ThestepsoftheHealthySchoolsprocess–wereyouabletocompletethemall? 40
• Theschoolcommunity–didtheschoolenjoytheactivities?Isthereadifferenceinthehealthstatusoftheschool? 34, 35
• TheActionPlan–haveyoumetyouractivitygoalsasoutlined?
• TheHealthySchoolCommittee–howeffectivewasthecommittee? 33
• Discussandreflectonsuccessesandchallenges-identifyandreflecton achievements, areas to reconsider and any new or emerging needs
• Lookforandrecordanychangeswithintheschoolthatmaybearesult of Healthy Schools and record them as successes on your committee’s Healthy Schools Action Plan
PART B • Planfornextyear• Discussanychangesthatmaybeoccurringthatcouldaffect
nextyear’sactivities• Setadateandplantheagendafornextyear’sfirstmeeting• Discussnextyear’sHealthySchoolsActionPlan–includeactivitiesyou
did not get to this year and come up with new ideas 36
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3 Determined if you have met your activity goals
Completed the steps of the Healthy Schools process
Completed the Healthy School Committee End-of-Year Evaluation
Gatheredfeedbackfrom: Parents Teachers/Staff Students Administration
Plannedfornextyear’sHealthySchoolCommitteeandactivities
Communicated achievements with the school community
Celebrated with the committee and the entire school community
PART C • Celebrate achievements
• Provideopportunitiesfortheschooltohearaboutthe completed activities
• Sharesuccesseswithstudentsandstaffthrough a newsletter or announcement 39
• Encouragestudentsandteacherstocommunicatetheir successes and submit new ideas
• AcknowledgeandcelebratetheeffortsoftheHealthySchoolCommitteeand the whole school community, to strengthen school-wide support and commitment 38
• Celebratesmallchanges,asanychangeisastepintherightdirection
• Planayear-endcelebrationforthecommitteeandforthewholeschool-checkoutthetipsheet
forhealthycelebrationideas! 37
Congratulations!
Checklist for Step 4:
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Process of Creating a Healthy School
Determine interest of the school (initial consultation between
principal/champion and public health nurse)
Inform the school community about the
Healthy Schools process (school council, parents, students, staff and other community members)
Gaincommitment (principal and champion)
Form a Healthy School Committee (parents,
principals, teachers, school staff, students, community,
public health nurse)
Identify school strengths and needs (through
surveys, interviews, focus groups, checklists, forums,
suggestion box, etc.)Identify a
priority topic area
Develop an Action Plan (use a comprehensive
approach to address all four foundations for a
healthy school)
Carry out the Action Plan
Review and evaluate (what worked well,
changes for next year)
Planfornextyear
Celebrateyoursuccess!
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Healthy Schools Resource List
1. Recruitment Strategies Tip Sheet
2. AwarenessNewsletter
3. Presentation Invitation
4. HealthySchoolsBrochure
5. BenefitsofHealthySchoolsFactSheet
6. Invitation
7. Sample Recruitment Poster
8. Sample Announcement
9. GettingOrganizedfortheFirstMeeting
10. SampleAgendaforFirstMeeting
11. Contact list
12. Minute-takingTemplate
13. Roles and Responsibilities Template
14. WorkingasaGroupEffectivelyTipSheet
15. SampleSurveyNewsletter
16. Sample Student Survey
17. Sample Teacher/Staff Survey
18. Sample Parent/Family Survey
19. VisioningExercise
20. SampleSurveyUpdate
21. Physical Activity Sample Action Plan Activities
22. NutritionSampleActionPlanActivities
23. BullyingPreventionSampleActionPlanActivities
24. Hand Hygiene Sample Action Plan Activities
25.a) Injury Prevention Elementary Sample Action Plan Activities
b) Injury Prevention Secondary Sample Action Plan Activities
26. Personal Hygiene Sample Action Plan Activities
27. Healthy Relationships and Respect Sample Action Plan Activities
28. StressandAnxietySampleActionPlanActivities
29. Sun Safety Sample Action Plan Activities
30. Activity Selection Template
31. Action Plan Template
32. SettingSMARTGoals
33. End-of-Year Evaluation
34. Student Feedback Form
35. School Community Feedback Form
36. ReflectionandPlanningforNextYear
37. Healthy Celebration Ideas
38. Recognition Certificate Template
39. End-of-YearUpdate
40. Implementation Checklist
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T1 Recruitment Strategies Tip Sheet
The Student
• Inviteavarietyofgradestoparticipate;remember,olderstudentswillbegraduatingandleavingtheschoolsoincludegrades4-12forabroaderagerange
• InviteparticipationonthecommitteebypromotingHealthySchoolsandtheHealthySchoolsCommitteeatyour:• SchoolCouncilmeeting• Staffmeeting• StudentCouncilmeeting• OtherCommitteemeetings
• PutuppostersaroundtheschooladvertisingHealthySchools• HandoutflyersatSchoolBarbecuenightorMeettheTeachernight 4,5• Haveasignupsheetatcurriculumandinterviewnightsforthoseinterestedinparticipating• UsecurrentresearchandstatisticssupportingHealthySchoolstoprovideevidenceofitseffectiveness 5• ProvideapresentationonHealthySchoolsforthewholecommunity• RunanannouncementthattheschoolisrecruitingHealthySchoolrepresentatives 8• Insertanannouncementintotheschoolnewsletterrequestinginvolvement 2,6• Talktoparentvolunteersalreadyintheschool• Postinformationontheschoolwebsite• HavetheprincipalorleadteacherinHealthySchoolsspreadtheword,theymayhavemoreinfluenceonparentsandteachers
•PromoterecognitionofHealthySchoolvolunteers’participationthroughfeaturesintheschoolnewsletterorarecognitionawardsattheendoftheschoolyear
• FindmorechampionswhobelieveinaHealthySchoolandencouragethesepeopletopromotethebenefitstotheschool
• Promoteandhighlightthehealthyactivitiesalreadyexistingintheschool• LookatotherschoolsforexamplesofwhatisworkingwelltoencouragetheschooltopromotethebenefitsofaHealthySchool
• CreateaHealthCommitteeboardtopostinformationabouttheCommittee
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T2 Awareness Newsletter
Healthy Schools, Healthy Learners!
Healthisakeyfactorinschoolperformance.AHealthySchoolcanprovidechildrenwithopportunitiestoexperiencepositive
rolemodels,healthyfoodchoices,physicalactivityandpositivestudent-teacherbonds.Schoolstaff,students,parentsand
communitypartnerscanworktogethertoimprovethehealthofourschoolcommunity.
isinterestedinbecomingaHealthySchool.AHealthySchoolpromotes
opportunitiesfor,notonlystudents,butstaffandparentstolearnpositivehealthattitudesandbehaviours.Thewholeschool
communityisinvolvedinachievingthisgoal.APublicHealthNursefromTorontoPublicHealthwillsupportoureffortswith
tips,guidanceandresources.
IfyouwouldliketolearnmoreaboutHealthySchools,contact at
Aninformationsessionwillbeheldinthenextlittlewhile.Stay
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T3 Presentation Invitation
Come and learn about Healthy Schools!!
isinterestedincreatingahealthierschoolenvironmentfor
students,staffandallothersinvolvedintheschoolcommunity!Wewanttopromoteandsupporthealthychoicesin
theschool,athomeandinthecommunity.Theschoolsettingcanprovideanoutletforchildren,staffandparentsto
learnabouthealthanddevelopskillsinordertomakepositive,healthychoices.
Apresentationwillbegivenby on
abouttheHealthySchoolsinitiativeandhowweas
aschoolcommunitycanbecomehealthier!
Yourparticipationiswelcomedaswewouldlovetohearanyideasyoumayhaveregardingthehealthissuesyoufeel
areimportanttoaddress.
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T4 Healthy Schools Brochure
Healthy Schools…Havelearningenvironmentswherechildrenandyoutharesupportedbytheirschoolcommunitytomakehealthylifestylechoices.
The Healthy Schools program:
Isongoing,withparticipationandcollaborationfromyourentireschoolcommunityincluding:students,parents,schoolstaffandcommunitypartners
Focusesonhealthissuesspecifictotheneedsandconcernsofyourschoolcommunity
Usesacomprehensiveapproachtoschoolhealth,whichincludes:
•highqualityinstructionandprograms•ahealthyphysicalenvironment•asupportivesocialenvironment•communitypartnerships
Why a comprehensive approach?
Thistypeofapproachenhancesthephysical,mental,socialandspiritualhealthofthewholeschoolcommunity.Itcanstrengthenyourschool’scapacityasahealthysettingforliving,learningandworking.
Best practice findingsHealthstatusisakeyfactorinschoolperformance.Nutritional,physical,social,andmentalchallengesaswellasriskylifestylechoicescanreduceacademicsuccess.Achild’sfeelingofbeingwelcomeandconnectedinschoolaffectsacademicandhealthstatus.
“Healthy learners are better learners” (HealthCanada,2002)
The Healthy Schools program complements school improvement, safe and supportive schools and the Ministry of Education’s Healthy Schools Recognition Program.
All of these strategies:•focusonacademicachievementandhealthforall•promoteaccesstocommunityresources•engageparentsandstudents•promotepositiverelationships•usemultipleapproachestoaddressidentifiedproblems•identifyearlysignsofdetrimentalsocialissueswithintheschoolandrespondeffectively•areprocessesasopposedtoevents
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Healthy Schools Brochure4H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T
Healthy Schools promote engaged, motivated learners and help young people to:•enhancetheirhealth•developtotheirfullestpotential•establishproductiveandsatisfyingrelationshipsintheirpresentandfuturelives(CanadianAssociationforSchoolHealth)
Become a Healthy School Consult with key stakeholdersatyourschooltodiscussHealthySchoolsanddetermineifthetimingisright.
Identify your champion.Thisconsistent,committedpersonwillprovideleadershiptoyourHealthySchoolsinitiative.
Call Toronto Health Connectionat416-338-7600tolinkwithaPublicHealthNurse.Thenursewillguideyourcham-pionandschoolinusingtheHealthySchoolsapproachbyprovidingvaluabletips,ideasandresources.
Step 1:Form a Healthy School Committee Formacommitteemadeupofparents,studentsandteachers.Itmaybepartofanexistingcommittee.Meetregularlytowalkthroughthestepstoahealthierschool.
Step 2:Survey your school to identify strengths & needs Basedonyourfindings,youmaydecidetotakeonatopicsuchashandwashing,nutrition,physicalactivityorbullying.
Step 3: Develop and carry out the Action PlanUseacomprehensiveapproach.
Step4: Evaluate and celebrate achievementsReview,evaluateandcelebrateyourHealthySchoolsactivities.
Healthy Schools success story. Here is an example of what one school did:•FormedaSchoolHealthActionCommittee•HeldalogocontestwithstudentsandfamiliesandpaintedtheHealthySchoolsareCoollogoonawallintheschool•SetupaHealthySchoolsinformationboothoncurriculumnight
Addressed the following key elements:Healthy fundraising:Changedfromcupcakestohealthy,lowfat,highfibrerecipes
Healthy refreshments at school events: ProvidedfruitandvegetabletraysforeveryclassroomafterlaunchingtheHealthySchoolsprogramatanassembly
Healthy classroom celebrations:Communicatedwithallschoolcommunitymemberstosendonlyhealthysnacksforclassroomcelebrations
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Source: Health and Life Skills Guide to Implementation (K-9) Alberta Learning, 2002
H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T5 Benefits of Healthy Schools Fact Sheet
The Student• Apositiveschoolenvironmentcanimprovelearning• Physicalactivitycanimprovebrainfunctioning,increasingacademicperformance• Studentswhoexperiencesuccessatschoolunderstandthevalueofgoodhealth• Healthybehaviourslearnedinchildhoodarelikelytocontinueinadulthood• Childrenwhoareempoweredtotakeresponsibilityfortheirhealthtakeprideintheirschool
Staff• Staffwellnessprogramscanreducestressandimproveperformance• Staffwhoparticipateinhealthpromotionactivitiesaremorelikelytomodelpositivehealthmessagesthroughdailyinteractionswithstudents
• Teacherscanteachmoreeffectivelywhentheirstudentsarehealthier
The Family/Parent/Guardian/Caregiver • Parentsbecomeinvolvedwiththeirchildren,helpingthemapplyandintegratethenewhealthinformationtheyarelearning
• Opportunitiesarecreatedforparentstogetinvolvedintheschoolcommunity• Parentscanlearnaboutkeepingtheirchildrenandtheirfamilieshealthy
The School Community• HealthySchoolsleadto:improvedstudentsuccess,lowerabsenteeism,reduceddrop-outrates,lowerincidencesofsmokingandalcoholuse
• Whenstudentsknowhowtocommunicate,resolveconflictswithoutviolenceandmanagestress,theyhelpcreateahealthyschoolenvironment
• InaHealthySchool,prioritiescanbeestablishedandinstructionalandadministrativetimecanbemaximized
• AHealthySchoolimprovesrelationshipsbetweenstudentsandstaffandmakestheschoolahealthierplacetolearnandwork
Source: Health and Life Skills Guide to Implementation (K-9) Alberta Learning, 2002
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T6 Invitation
Do you want to make a difference in our school?
AsaresultofourHealthySchoolspresentationbylearnedhowweasaschoolcommunitycancreateahealthierschool
environment.Wealsolearnedthatinordertoprovideanoptimalenvironmentforourchildrentolearnandgrow,wemustencourageopportunitiesforhealthandwellness.Wehadagreatdiscussionabouthowwecansupporthealthinourschoolandwhatournextstepswillbe.
Wehavedecidedthattoaddressthehealthneedsofourschool,weneedtocreateaHealthySchoolCommittee.TheHealthySchoolCommitteewillberesponsibleforpromotingandsupportinghealthinourschoolthroughvariousactivi-ties.Weencouragestudents,staff,parentsandcommunitymemberstojointhecommitteeandshowtheirsupport.
Ifyouareinterestedandwouldliketolearnmoreaboutthecommittee,pleasejoinusatthefirstHealthySchoolCommitteemeetingon in
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.Lookingforwardtoseeingyouinsupportofbecomingahealthierschool!
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T7 Sample Recruitment Poster
Attention all Parents! The committeewantstoknow…
What are important health issues for you?
How can we work together to find solutions?
Parentsareaveryvaluablepartofa“HealthySchool”approachandweareinvitingallinterestedparents,alongwithteachers,studentsandschoolstafftoworktogethertowardsimprovedhealth!
ComejointheHealthySchoolCommittee!
GetinvolvedandmakeaDIFFERENCEinthehealthofyourschool,thehealthofyourchildrenandthehealthofyourschoolcommunity!
OurnextmeetingwillbeheldTuesday,October,2011,2-4p.m.(Wemeetapprox.onceamonth)
Tosignup,pleasesignyournamebelowandreturnittotheschoolofficeorspeaktoeitherofthecontactpeoplementionedbelow.
Ifyouhavequestionspleasecontact:(insertcontactnameandnumber)
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T8 Sample Announcement
We are on our way to becoming a healthier school!
conductedthefirstHealthySchoolCommitteemeetingon WewouldliketothankallthosewhocameoutinsupportofHealthySchools;yourenthusiasmisappreciated!
Asaresultofthismeeting,wecanofficiallyannouncethatwehaveformedaHealthySchoolCommitteeforourschool.Ourgoalistosupportandpromotehealthychoicesandactivitiesthatwillmakeourschoolcommunityahealthierplacetoworkandlearn.
OurHealthySchoolCommitteemembersinclude:
OurcommitteewillkeepyouuptodateonvariousHealthySchoolactivitiesgoingonintheschoolthroughtheschoolnewsletterand/orschoolbulletinboard.Staytunedforexcitingactivitiessoontocome!
Newmembersarealwayswelcome!IfyouareinterestedinjoiningorhaveaquestionpleasecontactourHealthySchoolChampion at
We are one step ahead in making our school healthier!
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T9 Getting Organized for the First Meeting
IntroductionsWelcomeeveryone!Useanicebreakertoencourageinteractionamongmembers.Thisisthetimetolearnmoreaboutyourpeers!
Visioning exerciseBeforegettingstarted,conductavisioningexerciseaskingthegroupabouttheirvisionofahealthyschool.Highlightwhattheschoolmayalreadybedoingtopromotehealth. 19
An organized group is a successful one!ProvideafolderorDuo-TangtoeachmembertokeeptrackofallpapersandmaterialsrelatedtoHealthySchools.Thiswillalsomakestudentsfeelimportant!
Review the agenda 10Haveanagendareadytohandouttomembers.Theagendashouldincludetopicsfordiscussion,atimeguidelineandthenameofthepersonresponsiblefortheitemforthefirstmeeting,theHealthySchoolChampionmaychoosetochair.Ifpossible,tryrotatingthechairforsubsequentmeetings.
Have a volunteer take the minutes 12Brieflyexplainhowtotakeminutesforthosewhoareunfamiliar.Usethetemplateprovidedintheresourcesasaguide.Providememberswithacopyoftheminutesafterthemeeting.
Establish roles and responsibilities 13Therolesandresponsibilitiesdeterminehowthecommitteewillrun.Theseguidelineswillpreventanymiscommunicationrightfromthestart.
Discuss working as a group 14Brieflydiscussbasicguidelinesthegroupwillusetoworkcooperatively.
Complete a Healthy School Committee contact listMakealistofcontactinformationforeachmember.Ifamemberisastudent,havethemprovidetheirclassroomandteacher’sname.Postacopyofthelistontheschoolbulletinboardsoschoolcommunitymembersknowwhotocontactifneeded.
Participation is a step in the right direction!Commendthecommitteemembersforjoininginandparticipating.Encourageandbuildexcitementforthethingstocomeasaresultoftheirhelp!
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T10 Sample Agenda for First Meeting
1.Welcomeandintroductions
2.Warm-up/Icebreaker
3.Agendareview
4.Volunteertotakeminutes
5.Establishrolesandresponsibilities
6.Workingasagroup
7.HealthySchoolVisioningExercise
8.Establishacommitteename
9.Contactinformation
10.Nextsteps
11.Nextmeetingdate:
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T11 Contact List
Name Role(Student,Staff,Parent,Principal,
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Date:
Meeting Participants:
Regrets:
Date/time/location of next meeting:
Recorder:
H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T12 Minute taking template
AgendaItem DiscussionPoints ActionDecided ByWhomandByWhen
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Whythecommitteeexists
Actions:howtheyplantoachievetheirgoal
LinkwithSchoolCouncil,principal,leadteacher
Includeteacher,parent,student,administrator,publichealthnurse,principal,communitymembers
Outlinetasksofmembers
Howoften,when,howlongandlocation
Howwilldecisionsbemadee.g.byconsensus,majorityorother
H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T13 Roles and Responsibilities Template
Purpose of Committee:
Objectives:
Reports to:
Membership:
Roles of Members/Chair:
Meetings:
Decision Making:
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T14 Working as a Group Effectively Tip Sheet
Manypeoplearenotusedtoworkingingroupsandmayfinditchallenging.ThefollowingtipswillassisttheHealthySchoolCommitteetoworkeffectivelyasagrouptoachievesuccess
Establish good communication• Listentootherswhentheyarespeaking• Shareinformationoneachother’sworkingstyles• Buildmutualtrust–keepteammembersinformed,provideanopenatmosphereforexpressionofideas• Onepersonspeaksatatime;taketurnspresentingideassothereisnotonepersondominatingthemeeting• Communicateequallyamongallmembers
Identify roles of members• Encouragegroupmemberstoattendmeetingsregularly• Identifyindividualpreferenceforrolestheywouldliketotakeon• Haveeachpersonidentifytheirstrengthsandweaknesses• Beopenmindedwithideas• Eachmemberhasequitableroles• Completetheresponsibilitiesandjobsassigned• Respecteveryone’sopinionandideas• Askquestionswhenneeded• Participateregularly
Other important tips• Startandendmeetingsontime• Watchforconflictanddealwiththemproactively-negotiateproblemsandaccommodatedifferencesinworkinghabits• Involvepeopleindifferentwaysbasedontheskillstheypossess• Makesureeveryoneonthecommitteeisclearaboutdecisionsmadeinthemeetings• Rotateresponsibilitiestoensurerolesaredividedupequally
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T15 Sample Survey Newsletter
We want to know what is important to you!
The HealthySchoolCommitteewouldliketoknowwhathealthissuesaremostimportanttoyou.Thecommitteewillbeprovidingsurveysforstudents,staffandparentstocomplete.Wewouldappreciateyourparticipationasthesesurveyswillhelpdeterminethehealthissuesandthehealthyactivitieswewillbedoinginourschool.
Thesurveyswillhelpusdeterminethelevelofcommitmentourschoolhastobecomingahealthierschool.Wewanttoknowwhatwearealreadydoingtosupportandpromotehealthandhowwemightbeabletoimproveareasthatneedhelp.
TheHealthySchoolCommitteewillcollecttheresultsandsharethemwithyou.Wehopethiswillencourageyoutoworkwithustomakeourschoolahealthierplace.Yourideasandinputareimportanttousandwewillsupportanynewideasyoumayhavethroughouttheschoolyear.Weareallapartofourschoolcommunityandwecanmakeadifference!
IfyouhaveanyquestionsorconcernsregardingthesurveypleasecontactourHealthySchoolChampion
at .Wethankyouforyourinput!
Have a voice in your school - speak up and be a part of the change!
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1.Whatishappeningatyourschoolnowthatmakesyouhealthyandfeelgood?e.g.clubs,activities
2.Whatwouldyouliketoseeatyourschooltohelpyoubehealthier?
3.Howcanwedothis?
Other5.WhatisyourideaofaHealthySchool?(Ifyouprefer,youcandrawapictureonback).
Name Teacher Grade
Healthyeating
PhysicalActivity
Playgroundsafety
Loneliness
Bullying/schoolviolence
Theenvironment
Dating
Conflict
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Alcoholandsubstanceuse
Peerpressure
Suicide
GrowthandDevelopment
Racism
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Relationshipswithfriends
H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T16 Sample Student Survey
Ahealthyschoolenvironmentisimportanttoeveryone.Weareaskingparents,staffandstudentstoprovideinputonhowtocreateahealthyschool.Pleasecompletethequestionsbelowandreturnthesurveytoyourteacher.
4.Asastudent,whatissuesareimportanttoyou?Pleasecheckalltheboxesthatapplythenplaceastarnexttothethreemostimportantissues.
6.AreyouinterestedinbeingpartoftheHealthySchoolsTeam?Ifyes,pleasecompletebelow:
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1.Whatishappeningatyourschoolnowthatmakesyouhealthyandfeelgood?
2.Whatwouldyouliketoseeatyourschooltohelpyoubehealthier?
3.Howcanwedothis?
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5.WhatisyourvisionofaHealthySchool?
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Healthyeating
PhysicalActivity
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Loneliness
Bullying/schoolviolence
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Dating
Conflict
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Alcoholandsubstanceuse
Peerpressure
Suicide
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T17 Sample Teacher/Staff Survey
Ahealthyschoolenvironmentisimportanttoeveryone.TorontoPublicHealth,isstartingaHealthySchoolsinitiativeat(nameofschool).AHealthySchoolsapproachfocusesonhealthissuesspecifictotheneedsandconcernsoftheschoolcom-munity.Weareaskingparents,staffandstudentstoprovideinputonhowtocreateahealthyschool.PleasecompletethequestionsbelowandreturnthesurveytotheHealthySchoolCommitteeby(date).
4.Asateacher,whatissuesareimportanttoyou?Pleasechecktheboxesthatapply.
Thank you for helping our school to become a healthier, safer place to learn. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorcomments,pleasespeakwithorPublicHealthNurse
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1.Whatishappeningatyourschoolnowthatmakesyouhealthyandfeelgood?
2.Whatwouldyouliketoseeatyourschooltohelpyoubehealthier?
3.Howcanwedothis?
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6.WhatisyourvisionofaHealthySchool?
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Healthyeating PhysicalActivity Playgroundsafety Loneliness Bullying/schoolviolence Theenvironment Dating Conflict Relationshipswithfamily
Alcoholandsubstanceuse Peerpressure Suicide GrowthandDevelopment Racism StressandAnxiety InjuryPrevention TobaccoUse Relationshipswithfriends
H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T18 Sample Parent/Family Survey
Ahealthyschoolenvironmentisimportanttoeveryone.TorontoPublicHealth,incollaborationwith(schoolboardname)isstartingaHealthySchoolsinitiativeat(schoolname).AHealthySchoolsapproachfocusesonhealthissuesspecifictotheneedsandconcernsoftheschoolcommunity.Weareaskingparents,staffandstudentstoprovideinputonhowtocreateahealthyschool.Pleasecompletethequestionsbelowandreturnthesurveytotheschoolby(date).
4.Asaparent/guardian/caregiver,whatissuesareimportanttoyou?Pleasechecktheboxesthatapply.
5.AreyouinterestedinbeingpartoftheHealthySchoolsteam?Ifyes,pleasecompletebelow:
Thank you for helping our school to become a healthier, safer place to learn. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorcomments,pleasespeakwithorPublicHealthNurse
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T19 Visioning Exercise
CompleteasacommitteetohelpestablishasharedvisionofHealthySchools
Discussion Questions
Champion/chair records responses on a flip chart:
1.WhenIsaytheword“healthy”,whatcomestomind?2.WhenIsay“healthyschoolcommunity”,whatimages/thoughtsdoyouhave?3.Whatarethestrengthsofyourschoolandyourschoolcommunityrightnow?4.Whatmakesonechildhealthierthananotherchild?5.Whatbarriersdoyousee(eithercurrently,orinthepast)?
Visioning Activity – What is your vision of a healthy school community?Imagineyourschoolcommunitytwoyearsfromnow.YouareataHealthySchoolscelebrationeventtocelebratethesuccessesyouhaveachieved.Onthispieceofpapertakeafewminutestowritedownallyourthoughts(listthem,mindmaps,justgetthemdown)thenwewillsharetogether.• Whatdoesyourschoollooklikeasahealthyandthrivingschoolcommunity?• Whatdoyousee/hear/feel?• Whatdoestheschoolcommunitylooklike?• Howdopeoplefeel?• Whatprogramsandservicesarethereinplace?• Whathaschanged?
Now,basedonthisexerciseandyourschoolsurvey,choosethethreepriorityareasyoufeelneedtobeaddressed.Breakupintogroupsandwriteyourideasontoflipchartpaperandshareyourpriorityareawithyourgroup,thenchooseagroupmembertopresentthemtothelargergroup.Asateam,wewillprioritizethem.Useonecolourstickerformostimportantissueandanothercolourstickerforsecondchoice.Thiswillhelporganizethefocusofyourhealthyschoolactivities.
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T20 Sample Survey Update
Another step in the right direction!
The HealthySchoolCommitteeconductedsurveysofstudents,staffandparentstoidentifythehealthneedsofourschool.Indoingso,thecommitteehaslearnedalotaboutthehealthofourschool.Thankstoallwhocompletedthesurvey;yourinputwasinvaluableindeterminingtheneedsofourschool.
Asaresultofthesurvey,welearnedthatwearealreadysupportinghealthinseveralareas:
Wealsolearnedthatthereareseveralareasthatneedimproving:
Asacommittee,wehaveprioritizedtheissues.Wehavechosentofocuson:
Inthenextfewmonths,wewillbedevelopingactivitiesbasedonthesehealthissuesforourschoolcommunity.Wemayberequestingyourhelpintheplanningandcarryingoutoftheactivities,soweencourageyourparticipation!Wewillkeepyoupostedonupcomingactivities.
Ifyouhaveanyquestions,concernsoradditionalideasonhowwecanaddresstheseissues,feelfreetocontactanyofthecommitteemembersorourHealthySchoolChampion at
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T - Physical Ac tivity21 Sample Action Plan Activities
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Active Fundraisers and Funding Opportunities:• Relatelessonstocurrentfundraisingactivities(i.e.Jump Rope for HearthasresourcessuchasHeart HealthyLessonPlansandJump Into the Curriculum
Physical Activity in the Curriculum:•HaveanActiveFunsectioninthelibraryforbooksthathavepositivephysicalactivitymessages
• Tryoutactiveteachingstrategies(i.e.AlphabetRelay,communitymappingwithwalkaboutetc.)
• RequestaTake Action Towards Healthy LivingBe Activepackageformoreideas
Enhancing Daily Physical Activity (DPA):• EstablishaweeklyschoolwideDPAactivity•TeachersmeetstudentsbeforeorattheendofrecessforDPAoutside
Safe Environment for Physical Activity:• Encouragestaffandstudentstopracticesunsafety
• Putgraderelatedpostersaroundtheschoolthathighlightsafepracticesforphysicalactivityi.e.helmetandothersafetyequipmentusage
Equipment and Space for Physical Activity:• Promotetheavailabilityanduseofsportsandactivityequipmentatrecess,beforeandafterschool
• Providebikerackand/orstorageareasforhelmets
• RequestaTake Action Towards Healthy LivingBe Activepackageformoreideas
Student Nutrition Programs
Active Celebrations and Rewards:• Celebratewithanactiveexcursionandpointouttheactivities
• PlanactivitiestocorrespondtotheHealthySchoolsCalendar(e.g.OctoberInternationalWalktoSchoolWeekandDay,SportsDay,OntarioGames)
• Organizeakilometrecluborintramuralsportattheschoolduringlunchtimeorafterschool
Supportive Guidelines and Policies:• Useasuggestionboxtofindoutiftherearebarriersorconcernsforstudentsorstaffthatarepreventingthemfrombeingactive
• Postamapoftheneighbourhoodsothatstudentsandfamiliescanpostorknowwhatisavailableintheirneighbourhood
Positive Staff Role Modeling and Reinforcement:• Staffcanwalk/biketooratschool• Startstaffmeetingswithactive“energizers”• RequestaTake Action Towards Healthy Living
Be Active package
Active Opportunities Before, Between and After Class:• Linkwithneighbouringschoolsforphysicalactivityevents,initiativesorchallenges
• Engageparentstoparticipateorleadschoolwidephysicalactivities
• HaveaHalloween,autumnorjigglebellwalkaroundneighbourhood
• RequestaTake Action Towards Healthy LivingBe Active packageformoreideas
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T - HealthyEating22 Sample Action Plan Activities
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Nutrition Education for Students:•OPHEAHealthandPhysicalEducationCurriculumSupports:HealthyLiving
• Ideasforconnectingnutritiontoothersubjectareas(e.g.languagearts,mathematics,science/socialsciences)•Who Are You? Bodyimagepromotiondisplayandactivities•Rethink What You Drink workshop•PAannouncements-seeTake Action Toward
Healthy Living: Eat Well
Nutrition Education for Staff: •Professionaldevelopmentworkshopsonvarioustopicsincludingcreatingahealthyschoolnutritionenvironment,promotinghealthybodyimageandself-esteem
Healthy, culturally appropriate food choices are offered or sold• seeTake Action Toward Healthy Living:
Eat Well•Healthyfundraising•Schoolmilkprogram•Healthyvendingmachines•Healthytuckshops•Healthyspecialfooddays•Non-foodstudentrewards•Healthyclassroomcelebrations•Healthyrefreshmentsatschoolevents
Safe food practices and allergy safe environment:•Sabrina’sLaw•Safefoodhandlingpractices•Properhand-washing•Safeandpleasanteatingareas
Student Nutrition Programs:•Breakfast,snackandlunchprograms
School garden
Food and Nutrition Policies:• TheSchoolFoodandBeveragePolicy(PPM150)
•Guidelinesonhealthylunchesandsnacksbroughtfromhome
Positive role-modelling by staff, stu-dents and parent volunteers:•Healthyeating•Healthybodyimage
Nutrition Education for Parents/care-givers:•HealthyLunchesworkshop/foodskillsworkshops
•Schoolnewsletterinserts-seeTake Action Toward Healthy Living: Eat Well
•Nutritionfactsheets/resources
Appropriate scheduling of nutrition breaks:•Adequatetimetoeatlunchandsnacks
Toronto Public Health:•HealthConnectionstospeaktoaRegisteredDietitian
Other Community Partners:• FoodShareToronto•EatRightOntario•HeartandStrokeFoundation•DairyFarmersofCanada(Ontario)
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T - BullyingPrevention23 Sample Action Plan Activities
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Classroom Activities:•RefertoTDSB&/orTCDSBBullyingpreventioncurriculumsupportresources
•Educatestudentstoview“reporting”ofbullyingaspositivenotas“tattling”or“ratting”
• Involvestudentsinestablishingclassroomrulesornormsthatsupportpositivebehaviour
•RequestaTake Action Towards a Healthy School Social Emotionalpackage
School Staff:•Provideteacherswithinformationortraininginordertohaveconsistentschoolwideresponsestobullying
• Educatestaffregardinggenderspecificinterventionsrelatedtobullying
•RefertotheMinistryofEducation’sHealthandPhysicalEducationcurriculumHealthyLivingstrand
•RefertoOPHEA’scurriculumsupportdocuments
Students:• Involvestudentsandcreateaninformationbulletinboardtopromotepositivebehaviour
•Askstudentstocreateposterswithpositivebehaviouroranti-bullyingmessages(e.g.respect,socialinclusion,friendship)–postandrotatepostersthroughouttheschool
•PostKidsHelpPhonepostersaroundtheschool
School Staff:•Coordinatesupervisioninproblemareaswithintheschool(e.g.hallways,washrooms,cornersoftheplayground)
•Usewalkie-talkiesforstaffonyardduty•Createprivatespaceswithintheschoolwherestudentscansafelyreportincidents
•Createananonymoussystemtoreportbullying(e.g.onschoolwebsite)
•Createandreinforceclearschoolguidelinesre:respectfulbehaviour
• ImplementanapprovedbullyingpreventionprogramfromtheOntarioRegistryofBullyingPreventionPrograms.Considerprogramsthatintegrateallgradesandusesapeer-ledmodel
• Involveparentsandstudentstoplanactivities(e.g.presentations,skits,plays)throughouttheyeartopromotepositivebehaviours,socialinclusionandrespect
•Establishadiversityclubtoprovidestudentswithanopportunitytodiscusswaystomakeallstudentsfeelwelcomeintheschool–theycanorganizeextracurricularactivitiesthatreflectinterestsofdiversecultures
•Encouragestaffto“adopt”atriskstudentstogreetdailyorweeklyandbuildpositiverelationships
•WorkwithyourHealthySchoolCommitteetohostpeer-ledfocusgroupswitheachgradetostimulatediscussionandideastoimprovetheschoolclimate
•Discusswithparentsthesocialimplicationsforstudentsrelatedtobullyingatparentnightsorschoolcouncilmeetings
Toronto Public Health:• InvitetheLiaisonPublicHealthNursetomeetwiththeHealthySchoolCommittee
• InformstudentsabouttheKidsHelpPhonehotline
•Engageexpertsfromdifferentcommunityagenciestoeducatestaffandstudentsregardingthekeystrategiesof:•modeling(positivepeerandadultrolemodels)
• socialproblemsolving(teachstudentsconstructiveproblemsolving)
•Seekschool-levelorindividual-levelsupportbylinkingschools/studentswithrelevantservices,e.g.•Guidancecounsellors•Socialworkers•Psychologists•Access&Equitystaff
Other Community Partners: •CommunityHealthCentres•Police•Recreation
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T - HandHygiene24 Sample Action Plan Activities
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Classroom Activities:•ShowtheTorontoPublicHealthDVDLather,
Rinse and Defeat Germsduringclass,lunchoratassembly
•Provideinteractivepresentationtoallgradesonhandwashingusingthe Glo-Germ resources
•UseSudsy – Just Wash ‘EM activitysheetswithstudentsfromkindergartentoGrade3
•OPHEAHealthandPhysicalEducationCurriculumSupports
Parents:• Trainparentstopresenthandhygienetostudentsinallgrades
Students:•Posthandwashingpostersateachsinkintheschool
•PostCover Your CoughandHand Sanitizer postersintheclassroomandcommonareas
School Staff:•Provideadequatesoapandhanddryersinschools
•Cleandoorhandles,faucets,toilets,keyboardsandtablesusedforlunchand/orsnackfrequently
•Providehandsanitizertousewithsupervisionwhensoapandwaterisnotavailable
• Inviteparentassociationstopurchasehandsanitizerforstudentstouseinschoolwithsupervision
Students:• EstablishaHealthySchoolCommitteeinvolvingTorontoPublicHealth,students,schoolstaff,andparentstoensurehandhygieneisapriorityintheschool
•Provideopportunitiesforhandwashing•Trainpeerstodemonstrateproperhandwashingtechnique
• Insertarticleinschool’snewsletter•HavestudentsmakePAannouncementinthemorningandatlunchtime
•Advocateforsuppliesandopportunitiesforhandwashing
School Staff:•Developschoolguidelinesonhandhygieneforoutdoorschooleventssuchastrackmeetsorfieldtrips
•Rolemodellingbyteachers/schoolstaff/parents
For resources on handwashing•MinistryofHealthandLongTermCare•CommunityandHospitalInfectionControlAssociation
•Partnerwithlocalstorestoprovidehandsanitizeratschooleventswherefoodisoffered
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T - InjuryPreventionElementary25a Sample Action Plan Activities
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RISKWATCH (JK- Gr.8)• Includeslessonplans,activities,andresources
ThinkFirst (JK- Gr.8)•Curriculumsupportoninjuryprevention
OPHEA Curriculum (Gr. 1-8)• LessonplanssupportingtheOntarioHealth&PhysicalEducationCurriculum
CAMH (Gr. 1-8)• LessonplansonsubstancemisusewhichsupporttheOntarioHealth&PhysicalEducationCurriculum
Toronto Public Health • Grade3-4injurypreventionpackageforteachers
• Factsheetsandpamphletsonpedestriansafety,wheelsafety,childandpassengersafetyetc.
• Schoolpolicyonsafesport/playgroundstopreventinjury
•Playgroundequipmentinspectionsbyschoolstaffandstudents
• Bullyingpreventionpolicyinschools• Schoolpolicyregardingmandatorybikehelmetswhenstudentsridetheirbikestoschool
•Developsafetyrulesandcodesofconductinschool
•Postinjurypreventionpostersinschool• Familytocreateandrehearsefireescapeplanathome
•At Home Alone (TPH)-A2-hourworkshopforparentsandtheir10-14yrolds
•Kids Have Stress Too!(TPH)-Aprogramtohelpparentsmanagestressintheirchildren
• Peerleadershipprogram(TPH)-inelementaryandmiddleschoolstoaddressinjurypreventionandsubstancemisuseprevention
• MakePAannouncementswithkeysafetymessagesthroughouttheyear
•ParticipateinSafeKidsWeekactivities• Includeseasonalsafetytipsinparentsnewsletter(e.g.wheelsafetyinspring,watersafetyinthesummer,pedestriansafetyinthefall,tobogganingandiceskatingsafetyinwinter)
• EstablishHealthySchoolCommitteetoaddressschoolsafetyissuesusingthehealthyschoolapproach
• TorontoPublicHealth–provideconsultation,presentationsandresourcesonwheelsafety,carseatsafety,injuryprevention
Other Community Partners• CityofTorontoFireServices–firepreventionresources
• SafeKidsCanada•RISKWATCH• SMARTRISK•OntarioPhysicalandHealthEducationAssociation(OPHEA)
• ThinkFirst• CentreforAddictionandMentalHealth(CAMH)
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T - InjuryPreventionSecondary25b Sample Action Plan Activities
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Youth In Control (TPH)• Apeer–ledprogramthatfocusonsafepartying.Ithelpsyouthtoidentifyrisks&responsibilitiesandtodevelopstrategiestostaysafewhenorganizingorattendingsocialevents
What’s With Weed (TPH)• Apeer-ledprogramonthedangerofmarijuanause.Materialincludesfactsheets,CD,DVDandpresentations
CAMH – Youth Outreach Service• Interactiveweb-basedresourcesforyouth
• Postsafedrivingpostersaroundtheschool• Distributevalentinecards,postcardsaboutsafepartyingatvariousschoolevents
•Arrangeforawreckedcardisplayaspartofasafedrivingcampaign
• Distributepromotionalitemswithsafepartyingorsafedrivingmessageattached
• Involvestudentsinplanningandorganizingactivitiesandeventsinschooltopromotesafepartying
• Provideinformationtoparentsonsafepartyingandsubstancemisusepreventione.g.postinginformationonschoolwebsite,organizingparentinformationsession
•GetstudentstomakePAannouncementsaroundholidaysandgraduationtime
• InviteOSAIDorCAMH’sYouthOutreachServicestoprovideteentrainingworkshop
•Arrangeforpresentationsorassembliesandinvitespeakersfromcommunityorganizationse.g.MADD,OSAID,MixedCompanyTheatre
• EstablishaHealthySchoolCommitteetoaddresssafepartyingand/orsubstancemisusepreventionusingtheHealthySchoolapproach
• TorontoPublicHealth-provideconsultationandsupportincludingdisplays,pamphlets,resources,andpromotionalmaterials
• PreventAlcoholandRisk-RelatedTraumainYouth(P.A.R.T.Y.)-ProgramatSunnybrook
• MothersAgainstDrunkDriving(MADD)–videoandguestspeakers
•BreakawayAddictionServices• CentreforAddictionandMentalHealth(CAMH)-printresourcesandvideo.ReferralcanbemadetoYouthOutreachService(YOS)
• MinistryofTransportation(MTO)• OntarioStudentsAgainstImpairedDriving(OSAID)
• ArriveAliveDriveSober• ParentActiononDrugs(PAD)
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T - Personal Hygiene26 Sample Action Plan Activities
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Classroom Activities:
OPHEA Health and Physical Educa-tion Curriculum Supports: •Always Changing resource–addressesthetransitionbetweenchildhoodandadolescence,andthebeginningstagesofpuberty
•Grade3-PersonalHealthandSafety:MakingHealthyChoicesUnits4and5–OralHealth
•RequestaTake Action Towards a Healthy School Personal Hygienepackage
Students:• Involvestudentsandcreateaninformationbulletinboard
•Remindstudentstobringtheirgymclotheshometobewashedregularly
•Askstudentstocreateposterswithpersonalhygienemessages–postandrotatepostersintheschool
•Encouragestudentstotalktotheirparentsaboutbringingdeodorantorantiperspiranttoschooltousebeforebeingphysicallyactive
Staff & Administration:•Providestudentswithasafeareawheretheycandiscusspersonalhygieneissueswithadesignatedstaffmember
•Organizearesourcesectioninthelibrarywitharangeofbooksandmaterialsaboutoralhygieneandpersonalhygiene
Parents:• Encourageparentstosendchildrentoschoolwithachangeofclothingwhentheyareparticipatinginsportingeventsorgymclass
School Community Initiatives:•HealthySchoolCommittee–planactivitiesrelatedtopersonalhygiene(e.g.aschoolwideawarenesscampaign)
•CreatePAannouncementstocommunicategoodpersonalhygienemessages
•DevelopParentNewsletterInsertsthataddressoralhygiene,bodyodour,pubertychanges,acneandskincare
•Parent-TeacherInterviews-Discussthesocialimplicationsforstudentsrelatedtopersonalhygiene
•SchoolAssemblies-Involveparentsandstudentstoplanactivities(e.g.presentations,skits,plays)throughouttheyeartoaddresspersonalhygieneissues–themesmayinclude“Whatisacne?...Stepstobetterskin”or“OralHygiene–HowtoTakeCareofyourMouth”
•Providestudentswithopportunitiestobrushand/orflossteethafterlunch
Toronto Public Health:• LiaisonPublicHealthNurse-InviteyourliaisonPHNtoyourHealthySchoolCommitteetodiscusspersonalhygiene
•SexualHealthEducator-providesinformationtostaffandstudentsrelatedtopubertychanges
•DentalServices-Freedentalcareforeligiblechildren,highschoolstudentsandseniors
Other Community Partners:•CanadianDentalAssociation•Brushamania•SmileCity
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T - HealthyRelationshipsandRespec t27 Sample Action Plan Activities
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Classroom Activities:• Engagestudentsindiscussionsre:respectfulrelationships
•Havestudentsexaminehowpopculturedemonstratesrelationshipsbetweenmenandwomen
•Havestudentsdeveloprulesfortheirclassroom/schoolinordertocreatearespectfulandinclusivespace
•WorkwithTorontoPublicHealthtohelpsupportteachingstaffwithlessonplansonhealthyrelationships
•RefertoOPHEA’scurriculumsupportdocumentsrelatedtohealthyrelationships
•RequestaTake Action Towards a Healthy School Social Emotionalpackage
Students:•Askstudentstodevelopamuralintheschoolthatdisplaysimagesofrespectandhealthyrelationships
•PostKidsHelpPhonepostersaroundtheschool
School Staff:•Createprivatespaceswithintheschoolwherestudentscansafelyreportincidents
•Allowstudentstoprovidestaffwithinformationregardingharmfulrelationshipsusingaconfidentialdropbox
•Rewardactsofkindnessandrespect(e.g.lunchwiththeprincipal)
School wide Initiatives:•Createclearbehaviouralpolicies(e.g.schoolCodeofConductorNo-Harassmentpolicies)
• Encourageteacherstoadoptanat-riskstudenttogreetdaily/weeklyinanefforttobuildsupportiverelationships
•PAAnnouncements–askstudentstocreatemessagesofrespect,kindness&friendships
• Establishadiversityclubtoprovidestudentswithanopportunitytodiscusswaystomakeallstudentsfeelwelcomedintheschool
•AskyourLiaisonPublicHealthNursetohelporganizeandfacilitategroupstotalkaboutheathissuesyourstudentswanttoaddress
Toronto Public Health:• InvitetheLiaisonPublicHealthNursetomeetwithyourHealthySchoolCommitteetodiscussthesocialimplicationsforstudentsrelatedtohealthyrelationshipsandrespect
Other Community Partners:• InformstudentsabouttheKidsHelpPhonehotline
•Partnerwiththelocalyouthcentretoprovideprogramsinconflictresolutionanddevelopmentofself-esteem
•LinkwiththeRootsofEmpathyprogramtopromoteempathyamongstudentsintheclassroom
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T - Stress andAnxiety28 Sample Action Plan Activities
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Classroom Activities:• Talkwithstudentsaboutthepossiblecausesofstressandwaysofcoping
• Incorporatediscussionsoractivitiesacrossthecurriculum
• Identifywaystoaddressstressandanxietyintheclassroom(e.g.physicalactivity)
School Staff:•Providein-servicere:identifyingsignsandsymptomsofstressinstudents
•Providein-servicere:supportingapositivesocialandemotionalenvironmentinschools
•RefertoOPHEA’scurriculumsupportdocuments
Students:• Involvestudentstocreatepeacefulandpositivespacestorelaxormeditate
•PostKidsHelpPhonepostersaroundtheschool
•Haveartclassesdeveloppostersonstressreductionandpostthemduringexamtime
•PosthelpfulwebsitesinclassroomssuchasKidsMentalHealthOntarioorCentreforAddictionandMentalHealth
School Staff:•Setupareasinschoolsforstudentstoparticipateinphysicalactivitiesorinterestclubs
•Provideresourcesintheschoollibraryonmentalwellness
School Wide Initiatives:•Conductsurveyonmentalhealthneeds/issues
•Offeryoga/Pilates/meditationsessionsduringexamtime
Students:•Provideworkshopsontimemanagementandstressreductionduringexamtime
•UsePAannouncementstogivetipsonstressreductionstrategies
•Createparentnewsletterinsertsonthecausesofstressandanxietyinchildren
Parents: • Inviteparentstoparticipateinschoolactivitiesandcelebrations
•Addressmentalwellnessatschoolcouncilmeetings
•RequestTorontoPublicHealth’sKids Have Stress Too!parentingworkshop
Toronto Public Health:• InvitetheLiaisonPublicHealthNursetotheHealthySchoolCommittee
Other Community Partners:• Involvethewholeschoolcommunityinmentalwellnessinitiatives
•Workwithschoolsupportservices(e.g.Guidance,Psychologist,CommunitySupportWorkers)tolinkstudentstomentalhealthservices
• Invitelocalcommunitymentalhealthagenciestoofferworkshopstoparents,stafforstudents(e.g.CAMH,Hincks-Delcrest,Youthlink,AcrossBoundaries)
•Workwithcommunitypartnerstolinkstudentstoprograms/servicesthataddressyouthmentalhealth
•RequestaTake Action Towards a Healthy School Social Emotionalpackage
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T - SunSafety29 Sample Action Plan Activities
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•UV Index Sun Awareness Program(HealthCanada)• Sky Watchers – Teachers’ Corner, Teacher’s
Guide,Chapter6,UltravioletRadiation,gr.4-7(EnvironmentCanada)
• Sun Protection: A Primary Teaching Resource–WorldHealthOrganization
• Video–Sun Safe Play Everyday!–ages2-6(CanadianDermatologyAssociation)
Theschoolhasawrittensunsafetypolicy/recommendationswithguidelinesfor:• Studentsandstaff–duringrecess,classesheldoutdoorsandoutdoorschooleventssuchassportseventsandschooltrips
•Sun Safe Event Planning Guide for Outdoor Events (TorontoPublicHealth)
ShadeUseandDevelopment•See: EcoSchools Designing for Shade and
Energy Conservation guideforideas•Assessyourschoolplayareasforshade• Involveyourschooland/orparentcouncilintreeplantingprogramsandotheropportunitiestocreateshade
•Promoteyourschoolasanactiveandsunsafeschool
• Encouragestafftobesunsaferolemodelsandpromotesunsafety
• UsetheSun Safe Event Planning Guide for Outdoor Events (TorontoPublicHealth)foroutdoorevents,includingfitnessandsportsdays
• HaveasunsafetylaunchduringSunAwarenessWeek
• HostaschoolwideeventsuchasSillyHatDay• UsePAannouncementsfromTake Action
Towards Healthy Living: Be Sun Safepackage•AnnounceUVIndexforecastsandrecommendedsunprotectionstrategies
Parent Supports• Factsheets,pamphlets,posters,bookmarks• Parentnewsletterarticles(seeTake Action package)
• SchoolCouncilpresentations
Toronto Public Health • Sunsafetyinformationandeventplanning• Take Action Towards Healthy Living: Be Sun
Safe package•Sun Safe Event Planning Guide for Outdoor
Events• StaffandSchoolCouncilpresentations•Printresources
Other Community Partners• EcoSchoolsandEvergreenforshadedevelopment
•LEAF:treesandshrubsforTorontoschools•CanadianCancerSociety:information,printresources
•CanadianDermatologyAssociation:information
• OntarioSunSafetyWorkingGroup:information;curriculumresources
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H E A L T H Y S C H O O L S T O O L K I T 30 Activity Selection Template
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HealthyPhysicalEnvironment
SupportiveSocialEnvironment
CommunityPartnerships
Qualityinstructionprovidesstudentswithawiderangeofopportunitiestolearn,practise,anddemonstrateknowledgeandskillsre-latedtolivingahealthylife.Programsofferedduringtheinstructionaldayoftenlaythefoundationforotheractivitiesdoneoutsideinstructionaltime.Qualityprogramsalsoincludeopportunitiesforteachersandschooladministratorstoparticipateinprofessionallearningopportunities.
Asafeandhealthyphysicalenvironmentimprovestheconditionsforlearning.Thephysicalenvironmentincludestheschoolbuildingandgrounds,routestoandfromtheschool,andmaterialsandequipmentusedinschoolprograms.
Asupportivesocialenvironmenthasapositiveimpactonstudents’learning.Manypracticeswithinaschoolfostersuchanenvironment.Students,teachers,andparentscanbenefitfromthesupportprovided,whichmaybeformal(e.g.,schoolpolicies,rules,clubs,orsupportgroups)orinformal(e.g.,unstructuredpeerinteractionorfreeplay).
Communitypartnershipsprovideaccesstoresourcesandservicesavailabletosupportstaff,students,andfamiliesinthedevelop-mentandimplementationofhealthyschoolsinitiatives.Variousorganizationscandeliverserviceswithintheschoolsetting,includingpublichealth.
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31 Action Plan TemplateTheHealthySchoolsActionPlanTemplatewillbeusedbyHealthySchoolCommitteestoguidethedevelopment,implementationandevaluationofaschoolcommunityactionplan.
Thetemplatewillbecompletedinconsultationwiththeschoolcommunitystakeholderstoensurethatneeds,assetsandvisionarereflected.Creatinganactionplaninvolvescoordinationwiththeschoolcommunitypartnersandongoingcommunicationtoensuresuccess.TheactionplanservesasaroadmaptoachievetheHealthySchoolCommittee’sgoal(s)andshouldberevisitedregularlyandrevisedasneeded.EffectiveHealthySchoolsincludeactionineachofthefourfoundationsbelow:
Foundation Definition ExamplesRelatedtoSocialEmotionalHealth
High-QualityInstruction&Programs
Teachingandlearning–thewaystudentsandstaffreceiveinformationabouthealthincludes:•Healthcurriculumtaughtintheclassroom•Opportunitiestolearn,practiceanddemonstrateknowledgeandskills•Otherinformallearningopportunities•Trainingforeducators
• Incorporatediscussionsoractivitiesonmentalwellnessinthecurriculum
HealthyPhysicalEnvironment
Aclean,safe,healthyenvironmentincludes:• Theschoolbuildingandgrounds•Routestoandfromschool•Materialsandequipmentused•Foodsoffered
•Providequietspacesforstudentstomeetandsocialize
SupportiveSocialEnvironment
Socialsupportsavailablewithintheschoolincludes:• Formalsupports(schoolpolicies,rules,clubs,supportgroups)• Informalsupports(unstructuredpeerinteraction,rolemodeling,communityparticipation,activestudentandparentparticipation)
•CreatePAannouncementsonhowtocopewithstressandanxiety
CommunityPartnerships Provideaccesstoresourcesandservicesavailabletosupportstaff,studentsandfamiliesinthedevelopmentandimplementationofHealthySchools.Servicescouldincludescreening,referralandtreatment,guidanceservicesandavarietyofhealthservices.Includesvariousorganizations:•PublicHealth,Police,grocerystores,Parks&Recreation,Socialservices&otherorganizations
•Partnerwithlocalyouthservicestoprovideprogramsforstudentsandstaff
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SchoolBoard:SchoolNameandNumber:SchoolAddress:SchoolPhone:SchoolContact:SchoolYear:
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Healthy School Committee
CommitteeMember Role(i.e.Administrator,Teacher,SchoolStaff,Student,Parent,CommunityPartner)
Contactinformation
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32 Setting SMART Goals
In developing the action plan, be sure that your goals and activities are SMART!
SpecificSetgoalsthatdescribewhatyouspecificallywanttoaccomplish.Toavoidbeingunclear,answerthequestionswho,what,where,whenandhow.
MeasurableKnowhowyouaregoingtomeasurewhetherornotyouhaveachievedyourgoal.Bespecificwithhowyouwillmeasureyourachievements.Usespecifictargetsandindicatorstodeterminewhetheryouhavebeensuccessfulattheendoftheyear.
Action OrientedDecidehowyouwillmeetyourgoal.Whataction(s)willbedonetoensureyouachieveyourobjective?Outlineyouractionsintheactionplan.
RealisticReflectonyourgoalsanddeterminewhethersuccessispossible.Arethereanybarriersintheschoolthatmayinhibitsuccess?Developgoalsthatareattainable.Ifyousetgoalsthatareunachievable,theschoolmayfeeltheactivitiesdonotworkandwilllikelydecreaseparticipationinthefuture.Assessifthereisenoughtime,resourcesandsupportavailable.
Time-OrientedConsiderhowmuchtimeisneededtocompletetheactivityandmeetthegoal.Settingarealistictimeline,givestheschoolanideaofhowlongtheyhavetoachievethegoal.Ifatimelineisnotestablished,theremaybelessmotivationtoreachthegoalbecausetheschoolhasnoenddatetofocuson.Thetargetdategivesstudents,staffandparentsthemotivationtoreachthegoalwithinaspecifictimeperiod.Considerfactorsthatmayinfluencethetimeittakestoachievethegoal.Ifyousetatimeframethatisunrealistic,theschoolmaynotmeetthegoalandfeelasiftheyhavefailed.
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Parent/Guardian School Staff Student Principal Community Member
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