Help Your School Take Action - Making Your School a Healthier Place

Peel Success Stories

Peel Public Health would like to recognize and sincerely thank the following pilot schools for their participation, accomplishments and successes in the areas of physical activity and nutrition:

• Garthwood Park Public School, Mississauga
• Mountain Ash Public School, Brampton
• Ruth Thompson Middle School, Mississauga
• St. Stephen School, Brampton
• St. Teresa of Avila School, Mississauga

Physical Activity

• "Amazing Race" - family weekend event held at local Parks & Recreation Centre
• Assemblies with skits; mascot
• Fitness Fridays - held outdoors at recess, led by fitness team
• Fitness teams with trained student leaders guiding other students in routines
• Olympics - all students assigned to represent various countries, rotated through fitness circuit in gym
• Playground Activity Leaders in Schools (P.A.L.S.)
• Walking programs at school and walking events with families

Nutrition

• Daily milk program
• Nutrition trivia contest with prizes
• Nutritious snack program available to all students two mornings a week
• Parent communication - school newsletters, Peel Public Health displays and literature at school events
• Parent presentations
• Special food days - Milky Monday, Whole Wheat Wednesday, Fruit & Vegetable Friday
• Studentled "Snacks on Wheels" snack program - selling healthy snacks and beverages daily