Healthy Schools
Tool Kit
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Tools for Schools
March 2010
Adapted with Permission from the York Region Community and Health Services Healthy Schools Toolkit, Version 2, Fall 2007.
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Getting Started
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The Healthy School Process: How to do it?
Gain commitment of
the SchoolInitial consultation
between principal and
public health nurse
Monitor student
achievement and
school culture.
Repeat Process.
Inform the school community about
Healthy Schools process (school council,
parents, students, staff and other
community members)
Celebrate your
successes.
Step
4
Step
1
Review and adjust
your action plan
Form a Healthy School
Committee/Action Team (parents,
principal, teachers, students, community,
PHN).
School makes
decision to go ahead
with the Healthy
Schools Initiative.
Monitor and evaluate
activities.
Implement the
Action Plan
Step
3
Develop an Action
Plan: Building on
strengths
Step
2
Identify school strengths and
needs through interviews, focus
groups, community forum, and
surveys.
Compile information
and prepare a
written report
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Healthy Schools: Summary of Steps
Healthy Schools Step
Step 1
Form a Healthy School
Committee
Lead Role
What needs to be done
Healthy School
Champion/Lead
Educate the school about the
Healthy Schools approach
School
administration
Gain commitment from the
school community
School council
Promote the Healthy Schools
Committee
Recruit members for the
committee: teachers, parents,
administrators and students
Step 2
Identify strengths and
needs
Step 3
Develop and carry out
the Action Plan
Healthy School
Committee
Survey parents, students and
teachers/staff
Identify priority health issues
Healthy School
Committee
School
administration
School community
Choose activities from all four
components to address
health issues
Develop goals for activities
and formulate an Action Plan
Promote activities to school
community
Implement activities from the
Action Plan
Step 4
Evaluate and celebrate
Healthy School
Committee
Review and summarize
activities
Healthy School
Champion/Lead
Evaluate whether the
objectives were met (using
evaluation tools provided)
Inform the school of
achievements
Thank the school community
by celebrating
Consult your school Public Health Nurse for tips, resources and support for each
step
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Form a Healthy
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Step 1: Form a Healthy School Committee
Step One:
Step Two:
Step Three:
Step Four:
Form a
Healthy
School
Committee
Identify
strengths and
needs
Develop and
carry out the
Action Plan
Evaluate and
celebrate
achievements
Goals
Raise awareness of the benefits of becoming a Healthy School
Motivate the school community to support Healthy Schools
Recruit school community members for the Healthy School Committee
PART A: Determine level of interest and establish commitment
Consult with your principal to discuss Healthy Schools and determine if the timing is
right
Contact a Public Health Nurse from the Child Health or
Young Adult Teams at Middlesex-London Health Unit
for assistance
Read through Section 1 of this toolkit and sign the
Healthy School Commitment form
Develop a plan to inform and educate the school
community about Healthy Schools
Tip:
Gaining support
from the
principal is key
to achieving
school-wide
commitment
Provide a presentation about Healthy Schools
for staff and parents
Offer statistics and facts to back up the benefits of Healthy Schools
Demonstrate how your school may already be doing things that promote
health
Mobilize and empower students by explaining how they can have a voice in
school decisions
Inform the school community about the Ministry of Education and Ministry of
Health Promotion’s Healthy Schools Recognition Program
If you find there is little interest, do not get discouraged; keep spreading the word
and be ready to proceed when you find more support
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Step 1: Form a Healthy School Committee
PART B • Form the Healthy School Committee
Announce the formation of the committee and invite interested school members to
get involved in creating a healthier school
This may be a sub-committee of the school council or of
The role of the Healthy
School Committee:
another existing committee
Promote the committee through posters, newsletters and
Survey parents,
school events
students and
teachers/staff to
Recruit a diverse group by including staff, students,
identify priority health
parents, administrators
issues
Identify, brainstorm
Organize the first Healthy School Committee meeting
and discuss strategies
Create an agenda
to address health
Record minutes to track progress, decisions and actions
Oversee planning,
delivery and
Complete a member contact list
evaluation of Healthy
Establish rules and responsibilities
School activities
Involve the school
Decide on a convenient meeting schedule (e.g. on lunch
community in
hour, before or after school)
decisions
Provide leadership
Select a chairperson or rotating chair
and direction for
Discuss how you plan on working as a group effectively
promoting health in
Come up with a name for your committee (e.g. Healthy
the school
Keep the school
Champs, Snack Attack, Health Squad – perhaps have a
community informed
naming and/or logo contest)
by sharing progress
made by the
Provide each member with a folder to keep track of all
committee
materials
Discuss a general vision of a Healthy School
Monitor the committee regularly to ensure it is running effectively
√ Checklist for Step 1:
❑ 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 Two
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HEALTHY SCHOOLS, HEALTHY STUDENTS!
Commitment Form
School:
As School Administrator I agree to:
Encourage commitment towards the Healthy Schools approach from members of the
school community
Support the establishment of the Healthy School Committee comprised of teachers,
administrators, other school staff , parents, students and community partners
Support the Action Plan and activities of the Healthy School Committee
Incorporate Healthy Schools into our school plan
Monitor progress on the Action Plan and celebrate our school’s successes
Please check as many of the following as best describes your anticipated commitment:
❑ attend and participate at all meetings
❑ be involved with planning
❑ receive minutes by email
❑ attend some meetings
❑ delegate another staff member for this initiative
❑
Administrator:
Date:
Print
Sign
As the Healthy School Champion/Lead, I will work with the Healthy School Committee
to:
Establish roles and responsibilities for effective committee functioning
Identify strengths and needs of the school through a formal or informal survey of
students/families and school staff and identify priority areas
Develop and carry out the Action Plan
Evaluate and celebrate our achievements
Healthy School Champion/Lead:
Date:
Print
Sign
Our Public Health Nurse (PHN) will provide tips, resources and support.
PHN Name:
Contact Information: Phone:
Email:
(Copy to: administrator, champion and PHN)
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Recruitment Strategies Tip Sheet
Invite a variety of grades to participate; remember, older students will be graduating
and leaving the school so include grades 4-8 for a broader age range
Invite participation on the committee by promoting Healthy Schools and the Healthy
Schools Committee at your:
School council meeting
Staff meeting
Put up posters around the school advertising Healthy Schools
Hand out flyers at School Barbeque night or Meet the Teacher night
Have a sign up sheet at curriculum and interview nights for those interested in
participating
Provide a presentation on Healthy Schools for the whole school community
Use current research and statistics supporting Healthy Schools to provide evidence
of its effectiveness
Run an announcement that the school is recruiting Healthy School representatives
Insert an announcement into the school newsletter requesting involvement
Talk to parent volunteers already in the school
Have students fill out an application to join the committee
Have the principal or lead teacher in Healthy Schools spread the word, they may
have more influence on parents and teachers
Promote recognition of Healthy School volunteers’ participation through features in
the school newsletter or a recognition awards at the end of the school year
Find more champions who believe in a Healthy School and encourage these people
to promote the benefits to the school
Promote and highlight the healthy activities already existing in the school
Look at other schools for examples of what is working well to encourage the school
to promote the benefits of a Healthy School
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COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT – NEWSLETTER INSERT
A Healthy School Committee will be established at (name of school) in (date
committee established).
The main goal of this Committee is:
To have a healthy and safe environment (physical, social, emotional) for the
entire school community.
Healthy School Committee meetings will be held (# of meetings) times during the
school year. The first meeting will be (date and time of meeting(s).
Membership includes students, parents, staff, the Principal and the Public Health
Nurse. We would like to have 2-3 students representing each grade from Grades
(grades of student representatives).
If you would like to join, please return the tear off section below, to the Public
Health Nurse by (return date). Further questions can be answered by calling
(PHN name), Public Health Nurse at 663-5317, Ext. (PHN extension).
* It is important to attend as many meetings as possible. Your parents should be
informed if you make a commitment to this Committee. *
The information below is collected under the legislative authority of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990,
R.S.O. C.H.7. The information will be used for the purpose of health promotion planning in schools. For further
information, contact the Public Health Nurse, (PHN name), at Middlesex-London Health Unit, 663-5317, Ext. (PHN
extension).
Student Representatives
HEALTHY SCHOOL COMMITTEE
(NAME OF SCHOOL)
(SCHOOL YEAR)
Name:
Grade
Phone:
Home Room Teacher
Parent/Guardian Signature:
(for Grade 4-8 students only)
Return by (return date) to the
Public Health Nurse at your school.
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HEALTHY SCHOOLS
Presentation Invitation
We want to create a healthier environment at
school, at home and in the community!!!
Come and hear about the Healthy Schools initiative, and how the
school setting can provide an outlet for students, staff and parents
to learn about health and develop skills to make positive and healthy
choices.
We want to hear your ideas!!!
Tell us what health issues you feel are important.
A presentation will be given by
(insert presenter’s name, title)
on
(insert date and time)
If you want to attend or if you have questions:
Contact: (insert name of Champion)
At: (insert contact information).
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HEALTHY SCHOOLS
Sample Recruitment Poster
What are important
health issues for you?
How can parents,
teachers and students
work together
to find solutions?
and
Come join the Health School Committee!
Our next meeting will be held (fill in the date)
(We meet approx. once a month)
To join, please sign your name below and return it to the (name of the school) office
or speak to either of the contact people mentioned below.
Interested parent’s name:
Child’s name
Home Phone Number
If you have questions please contact: (insert contact name)
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Planning the
First Meeting
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HEALTHY SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Sample Announcement
We are on our way to becoming a healthier school!
(insert school name) conducted the first Healthy
Schools Committee meeting on
(insert date). We
would like to thank all those who came out in support of Healthy Schools; your enthusiasm
is appreciated!
As a result of this meeting, we can officially announce that we have formed a Healthy
School Committee for our school. Our goal is to support and promote healthy choices and
activities that will make our school community a healthier place to work and learn.
Our Healthy School Committee members include: (List names of all members)
Our committee will keep you up to date on various Healthy School activities going on in the
school through the school newsletter and/or school bulletin board. Stay tuned for exciting
activities soon to come!
New members are always welcome! If you are interested in joining or have a question
please contact our Healthy Schools champion
(insert contact name) at
(insert
contact information)
We are one step ahead in making our school healthier!
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HEALTHY SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Sample Agenda for First Meeting
Date:
Time:
Location:
1. Welcome and introductions
2. Warm-up/Icebreaker
3. Agenda review
4. Volunteer to take minutes
5. Establish roles and responsibilities
6. Working as a group
7. Healthy School Visioning Exercise
8. Establish a Committee Name
9. Contact information
10. Next Steps
11.
Next Meeting Date:
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HEALTHY SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Contact List
Name of School:
Name
Role
(Student, Staff,
Parent, Principal,
Community
Member)
Phone Number
Email Address
Grade/Teacher
Name
(if Student)
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HEALTHY SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Minute-Taking Template
MINUTES
Healthy Schools Committee
(Type Date Here)
(Type Time Here)
(Type Room # Here)
______________________________________________________________________
CHAIR:
RECORDER:
ATTENDEES:
REGRETS:
ABSENT:
______________________________________________________________________
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
CONFIRMED __________________________ CHAIR
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HEALTHY SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Roles and Responsibilities Template
Purpose of Committee: Why the committee exists.
Objectives: Actions: how they plan to achieve their goal.
Reports to: Link with School Council, principal, lead teacher
Membership: Include teacher, parent, student, administrator, public health nurse,
principal, community members
Roles of Members/Chair: Outline tasks of members
Meetings: How often, when, how long and location
Decision Making: How will decisions be made: (by consensus or majority)
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Identify Strengths
And Needs
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Step 2: Identify Strengths and Needs
Step One:
Step Two:
Step Three:
Step Four:
Form a
Healthy
School
Committee
Identify
strengths and
needs
Develop and
carry out the
Action Plan
Evaluate and
celebrate
achievements
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
Tip:
Develop a survey or adapt an existing one for
Consider paper,
students, teachers and parents to identify the current
email,
focus groups
health status of your school
and tools like
Determine how to conduct the survey and obtain
www.surveymonkey.com
approval from the principal
Inform the school community that the committee will be
conducting surveys and encourage their participation
Promote the survey as a way for school staff ,
students, parents and community partners to share
their ideas
Create a Healthy Schools suggestion box (Place the box in a central location and
encourage the school community to voice concerns and ideas throughout the school
year!)
PART B • Share results, establish the vision and prioritize the health issues
Examine the results of the survey and determine the current strengths, needs,
challenges and opportunities associated with implementing a Healthy Schools
approach
Examine areas where the school is doing well and look at what helped make these
areas successful
Communicate results of the survey to your school; present successes first
As a committee continue to develop a shared vision of Healthy Schools by
brainstorming and creating your ideal school - be creative and have fun!
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Step 2: Identify Strengths and Needs
PART B • Share results, establish the vision and prioritize the health issues
(continued)
Based on your vision and survey results, prioritize the
By identifying your
school needs, your
most important health issues your school can
committee will be able to
realistically commit to over the school year; it’s okay to
consider:
start small as many small changes can add up to big
Activities the school will
successes!
enjoy participating in
Keep a record of all the issues/suggestions that you
The overall vision of
teachers, students and
are not using this year; they can be used and worked
parents
on in subsequent years
The most important
Don’t forget to monitor the progress of the committee;
health issues in your
school
review any problems with the committee now to avoid
any problems in the future 19 (in section 2, step 1)
Give students, staff and parents a voice in the Healthy Schools process!
√ Checklist for Step 2:
❑ Completed survey for:
Parents ❑
Teachers ❑
Students ❑
Administration ❑
❑ 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 three
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HEALTHY SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Progress Summary
To understand whether the Healthy Schools approach is working well, please take the time
to complete this form throughout the school year. This can help identify any problems and
improve Healthy Schools in the future.
Accomplishments (What has the committee done so far?)
Challenges/barriers
What would you like to change?
How will the changes be made?
Date:
School:
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HEALTHY SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Community Member Survey
HEALTHY SCHOOL PROFILE
COMMUNITY MEMBER SURVEY
Date Interviewed:
1. Do you see this school community as healthy and safe?
Yes 
No 
Please comment:
2. Does having a school close by affect your business/neighbourhood?
Yes 
No 
Please comment:
3. What are the strengths of your neighbourhood school?
4. Are there any concerns in the school community that you would like addressed?
Yes 
No 
Please comment:
5. What activities/projects could be shared between this school and the community?
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HEALTHY SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Sample Survey Newsletter
We want to know what is important to you!
The
(insert school name) Healthy School
Committee would like to know what health issues are most important to you. The committee
will be providing surveys for students, staff and parents to complete. We would appreciate
your participation as these surveys will help determine the health issues and the healthy
activities we will be doing in our school.
The surveys will help us determine the level of commitment our school has to becoming a
healthier school. We want to know what we are already doing to support and promote health
and how we might be able to improve areas that need help.
The Healthy School Committee will collect the results and share them with you. We hope
this will encourage you to work with us to make our school a healthier place. Your ideas and
input are important to us and we will support any new ideas you may have throughout the
school year. We are all a part of our school community and we can make a difference!
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the survey please contact our Healthy
Schools Champion
(insert name of Champion)
at
(insert contact information). We thank you for your
input!
Have a voice in your school - speak up and be a part of the change!
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HEALTHY SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Student Focus Group Questions
1. Is this school a happy, positive place to learn and play? Why/Why not/ suggestions?
2. What people are available in the school to help you stay healthy and happy? (PHN,
social workers, education assistants, police)
3. How does the school encourage you to be healthy? (health class topics, physical
activity, healthy eating, field trips, hot lunch/breakfast programs, smoke free)
4. Is the school safe and healthy inside and outside the building? (washrooms, air quality,
cleanliness, traffic safety, etc.) Why/Why not/Suggestions?
5. How does the school encourage students to get along with each other? (peer mentoring
programs, anti-bullying campaigns, code of conduct)
6. Picture your school 5 years from now. What would you like to see? How would you do
this?
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HEALTHY SCHOOLS, HEALTHY STUDENTS!
Sample Student Survey
A healthy school environment is important to everyone. We are asking parents, staff and
students to provide input on how to create a healthy school. Please complete the questions
below and return the survey to your teacher.
1. Is this school a happy, positive place to learn and play? Why or Why not? Suggestions
2. What is happening at your school now that makes you healthy and feel good?
3. What would you like to see at your school to help you be healthy and happy?
4. How can we do this?
5. As a student, what issues are important to you? Please check all the boxes that apply
then place a star next to the three most important issues.
❑ Healthy eating
❑ Physical Activity
❑ Safety
❑ Loneliness
❑ Bullying/school violence
❑ The environment
❑ Dating
❑ Conflict
❑ Relationships with family
❑ Other
❑ Alcohol and substance use
❑ Peer pressure
❑ Suicide
❑ Sexual Health
❑ Racism
❑ Stress
❑ Tobacco Use
❑ Relationships with friends
6. What is your idea of a Healthy School? (If you prefer, you can draw a picture on back).
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HEALTHY SCHOOLS, HEALTHY STUDENTS!
Sample Student Survey
(continued)
7. Picture your school 5 years from now. What would you like to see? How would you do
this?
8. Are you interested in being part of the Healthy Schools team?
If yes, please complete below:
Name
Teacher
Grade
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HEALTHY SCHOOLS, HEALTHY STUDENTS!
Sample Teacher/Staff Survey
A healthy school environment is important to everyone. Middlesex-London Health Unit, in
collaboration with (school board name), is starting a Healthy Schools initiative at (name
of school). A Healthy Schools approach focuses on health issues specific to the needs and
concerns of the school community. We are asking parents, staff and students to provide
input on how to create a healthy school. Please complete the questions below and return
the survey to the school by (date).
1. What is happening at your school now that makes you healthy and feel good?
2. What would you like to see at your school to help you be healthier?
3. How can we do this?
4. As a teacher, what issues are important to you? Please check all the boxes that apply.
❑ Healthy eating
❑ Alcohol and substance use
❑ Physical Activity
❑ Peer pressure
❑ Safety
❑ Suicide
❑ Loneliness
❑ Sexual Health
❑ Bullying/school violence
❑ Racism
❑ The environment
❑ Stress
❑ Dating
❑ Injury Prevention
❑ Conflict
❑ Tobacco Use
❑ Relationships with family
❑ Relationships with friends
❑ Other
5. What is your vision of a Healthy School?
If you have any questions or comments, please speak with (name of champion)
or
, Public Health Nurse
(519)663-5317 ext.
or email
Thank you for helping our school to become a healthier, safer place to learn.
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Sample Parent/Family Survey
A healthy school environment is important to everyone. Middlesex-London Health Unit, in
collaboration with (school board name), is starting a Healthy Schools initiative at (name of
school). A Healthy Schools approach focuses on health issues specific to the needs and
concerns of the school community. We are asking parents, staff and students to provide input on
how to create a healthy school. Please complete the questions below and return the survey to
the school by (date).
1. What is happening at your school now that makes your family healthy and feel good?
2. What would you like to see at your school to help your family be healthier?
3. How can we do this?
4. As a parent, what issues are important to you? Please check all the boxes that apply.
❑ Healthy eating
❑ Alcohol and substance use
❑ Physical Activity
❑ Peer pressure
❑ Playground safety
❑ Suicide
❑ Loneliness
❑ Sexual Health
❑ Bullying/school violence
❑ Racism
❑ The environment
❑ Stress
❑ Dating
❑ Injury Prevention
❑ Conflict
❑ Tobacco Use
❑ Relationships with family
❑ Relationships with friends
❑ Other
5. What is your picture of a Healthy School?
6. Are you interested in being part of the Healthy Schools team? If yes, please complete below:
❑ Committee
❑ Project
❑ Event
❑ Other
Name
Phone Number
If you have any questions or comments, please speak with (name of school champion___________
or, __________Public Health Nurse (519)663-5317 ext. or email
Thank you for helping our school to become a healthier, safer place to learn.
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Sample Survey Update
Another step in the right direction!
The
(insert school name) Healthy School Committee
conducted surveys of students, staff and parents to identify the health needs of our school.
In doing so, the committee has learned a lot about the health of our school. Thanks to all
who completed the survey; your input was invaluable in determining the needs of our
school.
As a result of the survey, we learned that we are already supporting health in several areas:
(insert examples)
We also learned that there are several areas that need improving: (insert examples)
As a committee, we have prioritized the issues. We have chosen to focus on:
In the next few months, we will be developing activities based on these health issues for our
school community. We may be requesting your help in the planning and carrying out of the
activities, so we encourage your participation! We will keep you posted on upcoming
activities.
If you have any questions, concerns or additional ideas on how we can address these
issues, feel free to contact any of the committee members or our Healthy Schools Champion
_____________________ (insert contact name) at ________________ (insert contact
information). Thank you for your input!
You spoke, we listened! Stay tuned for fun activities coming your way!
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Develop and
Carry Out the
Action Plan
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Step 3: Develop and Carry Out the Action
Plan
Step One:
Step Two:
Step Three:
Step Four:
Form a
Healthy
School
Committee
Identify
strengths and
needs
Develop and
carry out the
Action Plan
Evaluate and
celebrate
achievements
Goals
Develop an Action Plan to chart the future directions and activities of the Healthy
School Committee based on the health issue(s) identified
Carry out your Healthy Schools Action Plan activities in the school
PART A • Develop the Action Plan
An Action Plan builds awareness, keeps activities on track and measures success
Brainstorm and choose activities for your priority area - start small and plan easy to
accomplish activities so you will experience success and be motivated to continue
To help children develop long lasting knowledge, healthy attitudes and behaviours,
your plan should address all four components of a Healthy School: Quality
Instruction and Programs, Healthy Physical Environment, Supportive Social
Environment and Community Partnerships
Develop goals for the
chosen activities
Align activities with existing
Tip: In developing your ACTION PLAN, keep these
school effectiveness
questions in mind:
framework. Answer these
What do you hope to achieve?
questions and transfer
What activity would best address the issue being
information to the action
examined?
plan
For whom is the activity intended?
What resources are needed to carry out the activity
Determine what success will
(e.g. money, staff, venue)
look like by developing
When will the activity be carried out? What is the
indicators - ask yourself,
time-frame?
how will we know if we have
Who is responsible for planning and implementing
met our goals?
the activity> (e.g. money, staff, venue)
Speak with others in your
Have we used SMART goals in the planning process?
Are we addressing all 4 components of a Healthy
school community before
School?
you begin to carry out the
activities to ensure there will
adequate support to see
them through
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Step 3: Identify Strengths and Needs
PART B • Carry Out Action Plan
Share and promote Action Plan activities with the school
community. For example, you may choose to:
Tip:
Keep in mind that your
ACTION PLAN may mot
always go according to
plan. Don’t be
discouraged, learn from
the problems that may
arise and be prepared
to adjust the plan
accordingly.
Post your Healthy School Challenge pledge or mission
statement where everyone in the school can see it
Send a letter to parents and community partners to keep
them informed of the Healthy School action plan and
provide regular updates
Host a Healthy School kick-off assembly for parents and
community partners to share what your school will be doing
to support health
Invite students to be actively involved in planning and carrying out
Healthy School activities - the more you engage others,
the greater support and motivation you will receive
Ensure school staff, students, parents and community partners are equipped to
implement the activities effectively
Review progress by discussing problems with certain activities, revision of timelines,
communication issues or new resources
Prepare a participant evaluation to conduct right after each activity
Plan to complete the Activity Evaluation after each activity
√ Checklist for Step 3:
Developed an overall goal for health issues and selected appropriate
activities
Developed an Action Plan addressing all four components of a
Healthy School
Communicated and promoted the Action Plan with school community
members
Carried out Healthy Schools Action Plan and activities
Reviewed Action Plan progress and revised as needed
Determined if the committee is ready to move to step four
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Assessing our Activities Tip Sheet
When developing your activities, consider the following:
Will the school find the activity enjoyable?
If the activity is fun, you are more likely to get school participation. If the activity is boring,
you will find interest level will be low and commitment to Healthy Schools will decrease.
Will the activity get the school excited about Healthy Schools?
The activities should motivate staff, students and/or parents to make healthier choices.
Activities that involve students and offer incentives will likely have high participation.
Include guest speakers or an interactive presentation to increase motivation to
participate.
Are there any barriers or challenges?
Assess what might affect the implementation of the activity such as time, resources, and
costs.
How easy is the activity to implement?
Simple activities are easier to implement and are more likely to capture the attention of
students and change their health behaviour.
Does the activity require high-level of organization?
The less planning and organization involved the easier to manage. There are many
activities that do not involve a lot of work to organize, and are still effective. Consider the
workload and time involved. Try not to take on more than your committee can handle.
Is there meaningful involvement?
Your activities should involve the whole school community, including students, staff,
parents and/or community members. Try to include the whole school in the planning and
delivery of the activities.
Does the activity address the health issue identified by your school?
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Setting SMART Goals
In developing the action plan, be sure that your goals and activities are SMART!
Specific
Set goals that describe what you specifically want to accomplish. To avoid being unclear,
answer the questions who, what, where, when and how.
Measurable
Know how you are going to measure whether or not you have achieved your goal. Be
specific with how you will measure your achievements. Use specific targets and indicators to
determine whether you have been successful at the end of the year.
Action Oriented
Decide how you will meet your goal. What action(s) will be done to ensure you achieve your
objective? Outline your actions in the action plan.
Realistic
Reflect on your goals and determine whether success is possible. Are there any barriers in
the school that may inhibit success? Develop goals that are attainable. If you set goals that
are unachievable, the school may feel the activities do not work and will likely decrease
participation in the future. Assess if there is enough time, resources and support available.
Time-Oriented
Consider how much time is needed to complete the activity and meet the goal. Setting a
realistic timeline, gives the school an idea of how long they have to achieve the goal. If a
timeline is not established, there may be less motivation to reach the goal because the
school has no end date to focus on. The target date gives students, staff and parents the
motivation to reach the goal within a specific time period. Consider factors that may
influence the time it takes to achieve the goal. If you set a time frame that is unrealistic, the
school may not meet the goal and feel as if they have failed.
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Evaluate and
Celebrate
Healthy
Schools =
Healthy
Students
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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 worked well and any problems you may
have come across
Evaluation is important for: learning if the activities were
worthwhile, any problem areas that may exist, to inspire
new ideas and to review areas to avoid in the future
Tip:
Consider using the
“Healthy School
Activity
Evaluation” form as
a regular item at
your meetings.
Evaluation areas to focus on:
The steps of the Healthy Schools process –where you
able to complete them all?
The school community – to learn whether the school
enjoyed the activities and whether there is a difference in the health status of the
school
The Action Plan – to determine if you have met your activity goals as outlined
The Healthy School Committee – to evaluate the effectiveness of the committee
Determine how you will evaluate (e.g. survey, focus groups, and interviews) - your
evaluation does not need to be complicated; simple and concise is better
Discuss and reflect on successes and challenges - identify and reflect on
achievements, areas to reconsider and any new or emerging needs
Look for and record any changes within the school that may be a result of Healthy
Schools and record them as successes on your committee’s Healthy School Activity
Evaluation Form
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Step 4: Evaluate and Celebrate Achievements
PART B • Plan for Next Year
Tip:
Your public health
nurse con offer tips
and will be asking
for evaluation
information for ALL
Healthy Schools to
help with future
planning
As you complete each activity from your Action Plan, evaluate
what worked
Discuss any changes that may be occurring that could affect
next year’s activities
Set a date and plan the agenda for next year’s first meeting
Discuss next year’s Healthy Schools Action Plan – include
activities you didn’t complete or address this year and come
up with new ideas
PART C • Celebrate Achievements
Provide opportunities for the school to hear about the
completed activities
Share successes with students and staff through a
newsletter or announcement
Encourage students and teachers to communicate their
successes and submit new ideas
Acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of the Healthy
School Committee and the whole school community, to
strengthen school-wide support and commitment
Celebrate small changes, as any change is a step in the
right direction - check out the tip sheet for healthy
celebration ideas!
Plan a year end celebration for the committee and for the
whole school
Tip:
Celebrating the hard
work of the school
community will
encourage support
for Healthy Schools
in the future and
provide a chance to
highlight the school’s
successes.
√ Checklist for Step 4:
Tip:
Completed the Healthy School Committee Activity
Evaluation form
Conducted Healthy School Committee End of Year
Evaluation
Gathered end of year feedback from:
Parents
 Teachers
Students
 Administration
Try to maintain
what the school has
worked so hard for.
Stick with the
Healthy Schools
initiative and keep
the momentum
alive!
Communicated achievements with the school community
Celebrated with the committee and entire school community
Planned for next year’s Healthy School Committee and activities
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Participant Activity Evaluation
Activity:
Date:
Three things I liked most
about the activity were:
I didn’t like:
Being healthy is
important because:
As a result of this
activity I learned:
My plan to do more
healthy things is to:
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Environment Audits
Safe food practices and allergy safe
environment:
Safe and Pleasant Eating Areas
Action Guide
Handwashing at School Action Guide
Secondary School Nutrition
Meetings and Events Action Guide
Healthy Refreshments at School
Guide
Healthy Classroom Celebrations Action
Student Rewards Action Guide
Guide
Healthy “Special Food” Days Action
Healthy Tuck Shops Action Guide
Healthy Vending Machine Action Guide
School Milk Program Action Guide
Healthy Fundraising Action Guide
Healthy, reasonably priced, culturally
appropriate food choices available in
school:
Healthy Physical Environment
Student, parent, & staff education
about healthy eating:
Blast off with Breakfast Action
Guide
Healthy School Lunches and
Snacks Action Guide
Workshops on packing healthy
lunches
School newsletter inserts
Nutrition fact sheets
School Food and nutrition policy:
School food and Nutrition Policies
Action Guide
Appropriate scheduling of nutrition
breaks:
Appropriate Scheduling of
Nutrition Breaks Action Guide
Balanced school day information
Positive role modeling:
Positive Role Modeling Action
Guide (e.g. positive role modeling
by staff, students and parent
volunteers)
Student Nutrition Programs
(Breakfast, snack and lunch
programs):
Student Nutrition Programs Action
Guide
Awards to promote healthy eating
and active living:
Healthy Living Champions Award
for Elementary Schools
Supportive Social Environment
*For nutrition, there are nine elements to creating a healthy school nutrition environment
NTS provides classroom
action guides.
E.g. Creating a health school
nutrition environment
Canada’s Food Guide
Nutrition education for staff are
available upon request:
Curriculum support materials
Nutrition Tools for Schools
(NTS) - elementary resource
that provides curriculum
support materials, ideas for
connecting nutrition to other
subject areas.
Every Body is a Somebody
Fact sheets, Reach and
Teach Kits
Families are Munching
Program
Nutrition education for
students:
Quality Instruction & Programs
Dairy Farmers of
Ontario (Canada)
www.milk.org
Community and
parent partnerships
Children’s Nutrition
Network
Healthy Living
Partnership
Middlesex-London
Conseil scolaire de
district du Centre-SudOuest
Private Schools
London District
Catholic School Board
Thames Valley District
School Board
Middlesex-London
Health Unit
Young Adult Team
Child Health Team
Chronic Disease &
Injury Prevention
Team
Community
Partnerships
Sample Action Plan Activities - Nutrition
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End-of-Year Evaluation
To be completed by each committee member
I am a…. Parent/Guardian ❑ Teacher ❑ Student ❑ Principal ❑ Community Member ❑
Neither
Strongly
Agree nor
Disagree
Disagree
Disagree
1
2
3
1. The meetings start and end on time
1
2
Agree
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Don’t
Know
6
4
5
6
7
4
5
6
7
6
7
5
6
7
5
6
7
6
7
3
N/A
7
2. I feel comfortable participating during the meetings
1
2
3
3. The minutes are useful for recording and keeping track of the committee’s progress.
1
2
3
4
5
4. I understand what is expected of me and my role as part of the committee.
1
2
3
4
5. Members of the committee work cooperatively with each other.
1
2
3
4
6. I have a say in the planning and decision making of Healthy Schools.
1
2
3
4
5
7. As a result of the committee, I’m more likely to speak out about health issues in my school.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8. As a result of the committee, I have developed new skills. (leadership skills, brainstorming skills).
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
6
7
6
7
6
7
9. The committee includes a variety of members from the school community.
1
2
3
4
5
10. As a result of the committee, I’m more aware of the health issues in my school.
1
2
3
4
5
11. I feel more connected to my school, as a result of being on this committee.
1
2
3
4
5
12. What do you like about the committee?
13. What challenges/barriers exist with regards to the committee?
14. How do you think the committee could improve?
15. What changes would you like to see happen in order to increase/continue/gain your involvement?
Thank you!
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Student Feedback Form
Three things I liked most
about the healthy school
programs:
I didn’t like:
Next year I think we
should:
Being healthy is
important because:
I learned:
My plan to do more
healthy things is to:
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School Community Feedback Form
1. Three things I liked most about Healthy Schools program were:
2. I didn’t like:
3. I learned:
4. Being healthy is important because:
5. I’ve started doing these other healthy things:
6. Next year I think we should:
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Healthy Celebration Ideas
Congratulations. You have made a difference in the health of your school community!
Be proud and celebrate your accomplishments!
Here are some healthy celebration ideas for your committee and school.
Healthy School Committee:
Potluck lunch or dinner: Have everyone bring a healthy food
choice along with the recipe (you may choose to make copies of
the recipe to give each member of your committee)
Create a theme for the celebration (e.g. Hawaiian)
Provide prizes such as a free day at the local gym or recreation
centre (contact local businesses and ask for donations)
Give each member a special certificate of recognition
acknowledging their efforts and participation
Take a picture of the committee and recognize them in the last
school newsletter of the year
School-wide celebration:
Have a celebration assembly: Involve the school community by having a fun assembly
that highlights the healthy achievements made by the school; involve
performances/drama presentations and guest speakers
Provide a free healthy school lunch for the whole school
Have a health fair that parents and students can attend to see all of the good things the
school has done to become healthier
Provide a certificate to each student in the school to acknowledge their involvement in
Healthy Schools activities
Allow each classroom to have a healthy celebration over the lunch period
Give each student a recognition prize such as a sticker, pencil or magnet as an
appreciation gift (ask local businesses or organizations if they could donate)
Send a thank you letter home to parents in appreciation of their efforts towards
becoming a healthier school
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Reflection and Planning for Next Year
What changes may occur that could affect our Healthy School next year?
Healthy School Committee members leaving the school (Principal, students, parents)
Members may be leaving the school for various reasons such as graduation, new job
or moving away
Changes within the school structure
New guidelines from the Ministry of Education
New curriculum
New school schedule
How will you address these?
What needs to be done to prepare for next year?
Healthy Schools update prepared and ready for next year’s Fall school newsletter
Plan how you will communicate to the school that Healthy Schools is continuing
Look for activities from your Action Plan that can be implemented as soon as the next
school year begins
You can now adjust the action plan and add or remove things in preparation for next
year
Plan for next year’s first meeting
Date and Time:
Location:
Chair:
Minute Recorder:
Agenda Items:
List of ideas for next year
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John Dearness Staff
program delivery and accountability
safety and social development of
students
School Growth Plan
Literacy Development
Social Skills and Leadership Development
Volunteer Recruitment and Development
John Dearness Parents and
Community
send children “ready to learn”
provide input and support for school Growth
Plan
complement efforts of staff
John Dearness School
Council
advisory to Principal
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS
STUDENT
DEVELOPMENT
Student planners
Research and
application skills
Effective study
habits and routines
Goal setting
INTERPERSONAL
DEVELOPM
ENT
“Character Counts”
VIP
“Steps for Success
Guest speakers/
performers
Health
Guidance
Literature Study
John Dearness Healthy School
Committee
Health and Safety Issues
School Climate/Code of Conduct/Dress Code
Social Skills and Leadership Development
Program Advisory Team on “Choices Into Action”
“CHOICES INTO ACTION”
1999
CAREER
DEVELOPMENT
ORIENTATION
Social Studies (JK-6)
Annual Education Plans
(7/8)
Secondary school
Information sessions
Guest
speakers/performers
Health
Guidance
Literature Study
Welcome Folder
Web Site
Information
School tours
Get Acquainted”
activities
Special Education
services
PROGRAM
John Dearness Parents’
Association
financial support for priorities
Identified through the School Growth
Plan
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
MENTORING
PROGRAM
Community-based
volunteer support
Service support
from secondary
school/college/
university students
PEER
ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS
Students’ Council
“Buddy” program
Student’s in
community service
programs
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Community
Resources
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Literacy and Health
There has been a renewed emphasis on literacy in the education system with the
introduction of the standardized testing in grades 3, 6 and 10 as part of educational reform
in Ontario. Comprehensive School Health Models emphasize literacy as well by focusing on
health literacy.
Health literacy is a skill that everyone needs today to navigate life. If students want to feel
comfortable with our ever changing health care system, they need to learn how to better
access, interpret and apply information about health. Health literate students are critical
thinkers, effective communicators, self-directed learners and better citizens (Anderson,
2002). These are skills that only benefit students as they learn in their formal schooling and
in their life.
Young people who are responsible citizens work hard at keeping their community healthy,
safe and secure. They recognize that their behaviour affects the quality of life of others and
they avoid behaviours that threaten their own personal health, and that of others. Young
people who are self-directed learners recognize that they need to gather and use health
information throughout life for they know that disease and injury prevention knowledge will
change over time. Young people who are good communicators are able to express
themselves though oral, written, artistic, graphic and technological media. They listen
carefully and demonstrate empathy. They are not afraid to advocate for improvements in
health policies and programs. The skills mentioned here as being qualities of a health
literate person can be applied to any learning situation and therefore will enhance a students
overall education.
There are many ways teachers can encourage health literacy in the classroom and in the
school community. English teachers can focus on health themes in certain novels. In The
Hunter in the Dark, the main character Mike Rankin has leukemia. Students can be
encouraged to research and explore the issue of cancer. A guest speaker could inform
students about leukemia and the effects it would have on a person’s life. In preparation for
the grade 10 Literacy test, students can be given reading and writing tasks that involve
health related topics.
Peer mentors can be trained in the area of conflict resolution and work with students in the
school to resolve conflicts. This would enhance interpersonal health literacy. Having
students involved in a Healthy School Committee would empower them to look at the health
of the school community and work together to make positive changes.
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Community Resources
MIDDLESEX-LONDON COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCIES
HOSPITALS AND HEALTH AGENCIES
The Middlesex-London Health Unit
The London Health Sciences Centre
St. Joseph’s Health Care London
Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care
Parkwood Hospital
Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital
Four Counties Health Services
Thames Valley Children’s Centre
The London Intercommunity Health Centre
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario
St. John Ambulance
The Canadian Red Cross Society
519-663-5317
519-685-8500
519-646-6000
519-646-6100
519-685-4000
519-245-1550
519-693-4441
519-685-8726
519-660-0874
519-679-0641
519-432-9571
519-681-7330
ADDICTIONS
MADD Canada
The Salvation Army
Teen Challenge Farm
Addiction Services Thames Valley
519-645-1350
519-434-1651
519-652-0777
519-673-3242
ADVISORY GROUPS
Child and Youth Network
Student Support Leadership Initiative
(to support students in schools with mental health issues)
Contact your school board
cyn@london.ca
AIDS
The AIDS Committee of London
519-434-1601
BLOOD SERVICES
Canadian Blood Services
519-690-3999
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Community Resources
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CANCER
The Canadian Cancer Society
(Ask about the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation-London Chapter)
519-432-1137
CHILD CARE
Community Living London
London Children’s Connection
Merrymount Children’s Centre
YMCA-YWCA of London
Big Brothers Big Sisters of London & Area
Boys and Girls Club of London
Children’s Aid Society of London
Ontario Early Years Centres (Childreach)
519-686-3000
519-471-4300
519-434-6848
519-438-7065
519-679-1000
519-434-9117
519-455-9000
519-434-3644
COMMUNITY CENTRES
City of London – Department of Community Services Recreation
and Community to ask about a Community Centre in your area
Youth Action Centre
(a centre for at risk and street youth)
YMCA
519-661-5575
519-434-6500
519-667-3300
CRIME PREVENTION
Sexual Assault Centre
London Police
Ontario Provincial Police
Block Parent Program
519-439-0844
519-661-5684
1-800-495-8501
519-661-5855
CULTURE
LUSO Centre
Cross Cultural Learner Centre
Across Languages Translation and Interpretation
519-452-1466
519-432-1133
519-642-7247
DENTAL
Middlesex-London Health Unit Dental
DOCS Dental Outreach Community Service
UWO Dental Clinic
519-663-5317
519-668-0025
519-661-3326
DIET AND NUTRITION
Middlesex-London Health Unit Dieticians
519-663-5317
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Community Resources
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EATING DISORDERS
Hope’s Garden
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care
519-434-7721
519-667-6640
HOME SUPPORT
Meals on Wheels
Victoria Order of Nurses
Community Care Access Centre
519-660-1430
519-657-4570
519-473-2222
HOUSING
Habitat for Humanity
(builds new homes for low income families)
Mission Services of London
Ronald McDonald House
Women’s Community House
Housing Access Centre
Salvation Army
519-455-6623
519-433-2807
519-685-3232
519-642-3003
519-661-0861
519-451-0178
LESBIANS AND GAYS
AIDS Committee of London
Middlesex-London Health Unit, Sexual Health Promotion
519-434-1601
519-663-5317
LITERACY
London Public Library
Learning Disabilities Association
519-661-4600
519-438-6213
MENTAL HEALTH
Regional Mental Health Care, London
Canadian Mental Health Association
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
CPRI Child and Parent Resource Institute
Crisis Intake Team
WOTCH (Community agency dedicated to serving the mentally ill)
519-455-5110
519-434-9191
519-667-6640
519-858-2774
519-433-0334
519-668-0624
PARENTING
Merrymount Children’s Centre
Middlesex-London Health Unit
N’Amerind Friendship Centre
greatparenting.ca
519-434-6848
519-663-5317
519-672-0131
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Community Resources
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SENIORS
VON Community Support Services
Specialized Geriatric Services - Intake
519-675-1094
519-685-4046
SEXUAL HEALTH
Aids Committee of London
Bethesda Centre – The Salvation Army
Heartspace – Addiction Services of Thames Valley
Middlesex-London Health Unit
Smart Start For Babies – MLHU
SWIM – Single Women in Motherhood
519-434-1601
519-438-8371
519-673-3242
519-663-5317
519-646-2961
519-432-5454
WISH PROGRAMS
Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada
Make-a-Wish Foundation, SW Ontario
1-800-267-9474
519-471-4900
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
London Police
Police Ethnic and Cultural Exchange (PEACE)
(a 7 week summer program, designed to expose young people
aged 16-19 from minority groups, to police work)
London Youth Council
519-661-5680
519-851-5779
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References
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References
Recommended Reading and Resources Related to
School Health
Anderson, A., & Stathakos, J. (2003). Better Health, Better Schools, Better Futures: A Guide for
Teachers! Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto.
Canadian Pediatric Society. (2002). Healthy active living for children and youth: Position Statement
(HAL 2002-01). Pediatric Child Health, 7(5): 339-345.
Retrieved June 2010 from http://www.cps.ca/english/statements/HAL/HAL02-01.pdf.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009. School Connectedness: Strategies for Increasing
Protective Factors Among Youth: Atlanta, GA: US Department of Health and Human Services.
Florence MD, Asbridge M, Veugelers PJ. (2008) Diet quality and academic performance: Journal of
School Health; 78: 209-215.
Joint Consortium for School Health (2010). Schools as a Setting for Promoting Positive Mental
Health: Better Practices and Perspectives.
Leitch, K.L. (2009) Published by authority of the Minister of Health.
Reaching for the Top: A Report by the Advisor on Healthy Children & Youth
Retrieved June 2010 from http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Libbey, H.P. (2004) Measuring Student Relationships to School:
Attachment, Bonding, Connectedness, and Engagement. Journal of School Health; 74(7):274-283.
McCall, D. (1999) Comprehensive School Health: Help for teachers from the community. The
Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance [CAHPERD] Journal,
65(1), 4-9.
McNeely C.A, Nonnemaker, J.M, and Blum, R.W. (2002) Promoting school connectedness: Evidence
from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. Journal of SchoolHealth; 72(4): 138-146.
Murray, N.G., Low, B.J., Hollis, C., Cross, A.W., and Davis, S.M. (2007). Coordinated school health
programs and academic achievement: A systematic review of the literature. Journal of School Health;
77(9): 589-600.
Ontario Physical Health Education Association (2010). Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities.
Retrieved June 2010 from http://www.ophea.net/healthy-schools-communities
Physical and Health Education Canada. (2010). Quality School Health Resources.
Retrieved June 2010 from www.phecanada.ca
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References
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Smith, J (2003). Education and Public Health: Natural Partners in Learning for Life; Chapter 2 : Why
Public Health? Association for Supervision and Curriculum development: Alexandria (VA).
Retrieved June 2010 from http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/2003smith/2003smithtoc.html
Stewart-Brown, S. (2006). What is the evidence on school health promotion in improving health or
preventing disease and, specifically, what is the effectiveness of the health promoting schools
approach? Copenhagen, WHO Regional Office for Europe (Health Evidence Network report)
Retrieved June 2010 from http://www.euro.who.int/document/e88185.pdf
Tremblay, M.S. &Willms, J.D. (2003). Is the Canadian childhood obesity epidemic related to physical
inactivity? International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders, 27(9):1100-5.
Useful Websites
Active and Safe Routes to Schools
http://www.saferoutestoschool.ca/schooltravel.asp
British Columbia Ministry for Children and Families “Healthy Schools Resource Guide”
http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/publications/ecd/healthy_schools_website.pdf
British Columbia “Action Schools” (Contains information, resources and a guide for teachers).
http://www.actionschoolsbc.ca/content/home.asp
British Columbia Report of the Provincial Health Officer “An Ounce of Prevention: A Public
Health Rationale for the School as a Setting for Health Promotion”
http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/pho/pdf/o_prevention.pdf
Calgary Board of Education CSH Information
http://www.cbe.ab.ca/programs/prog-comp-health1.asp
Canadian Association for School Health
www.safehealthyschools.org
Ever Active Schools
www.everactive.org
Healthy Physical Environments in Schools
www.healthyschools.com
International School Health Network
http://internationalschoolhealth.org/
Joint Consortium for School Health
http://www.jcsh-cces.ca/
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References
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Manitoba - Healthy Schools: A Conceptual Framework - Promoting Healthy Kids, Schools and
Communities
http://www.gov.mb.ca/healthyschools/
Ontario Ministry of Education: Healthy Schools
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/teachers/healthyschools.html
Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (Ophea)
www.ophea.net
Ontario Healthy Schools Coalition [secretariat: Ontario Public Health Association]
www.opha.on.ca/ohsc
People for Education
http://www.peopleforeducation.com/
Physical and Health Education Canada
Quality School Health
www.phecanada.ca
Policy Doc School Health Guidance for Public Health Authorities in Ontario
http://is.gd/cAe0S
Public Health Agency of Canada / Health Canada
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/dca-dea/7-18yrs-ans/comphealth_e.html
“The Comprehensive School Health Model”
Resiliency Canada
www.resiliencycanada.ca
School Health Action, Planning and Evaluation System
http://www.shapes.uwaterloo.ca/
Saskatchewan School Plus & Community Education
http://www.learning.gov.sk.ca/branches/pol_eval/community_ed/schoolplus.shtml
Voices for Children
www.voicesforchildren.ca
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