Help Your School Take Action - Making Your School a Healthier Place
Today's educators, parents and health professionals are increasingly concerned about children's physical fitness, eating habits, body image and self-esteem.
Schools, in particular, can play a significant role by providing a healthy environment for students and staff that reinforces health messages taught in the classroom. Comprehensive school projects such as the Annapolis Valley Project (363 KB, 28 pages) in Nova Scotia highlight the successes that are possible when schools, parents and the community work together as a team.
This section offers practical advice and ways to make your school a healthier place.