“The true measure of a nation’s standing is how well it attends to its children – their health and safety, their material security, their sense of being loved, valued, and included in the families and societies into which they are born.” UNICEF 2007 Report Card
A health promoting school
- Promotes the health and well-being of students.
- Enhances the learning outcomes of students.
- Upholds social justice and equity concepts.
- Provides a safe and supportive environment.
- Involves student participation and empowerment.
- Links health and education issues and systems.
- Addresses the health and well-being issues of all school staff.
- Collaborates with parents and the local community.
- Integrates health into the school’s ongoing activities, curriculum and assessment standards.
- Sets realistic goals built on accurate data and sound scientific evidence.
- Seeks continuous improvement through ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
(Source: Achieving Health Promoting Schools: Guidelines for Promoting Health in Schools)
Schools in SD43 are part of the Network for Performance Based Schools - a voluntary organization of public, independent, and band schools established in 2006 to address a variety of academic, social and emotional concerns of students through a comprehensive school health approach. Assessment tool: BC Performance Standards for Healthy Living.
Schools which have been in the Healthy School Network one or more years include:
- Mary Hill
- Eagle Ridge
- Scott Creek
- Ranch Park
- Heritage Mountain
All SD43 schools are registered "Action Schools" with ActionSchools BC.
Health Education in Schools - curriculum includes:
DPA - Program Guide for Daily Physical Activity: Kindergarten to Grade 12