School Administrators

Tips and Tools for Creating a Healthy School Foundations for a Healthy School (PDF, 69 KB) Six Steps Toward a Healthier School Questions and Answers for Teachers, Principals, and Administrators How Healthy Is Your School? (Survey/Checklist) Calendar of Health Promotion Dates Healthy Schools Toolkit – Contact your Public Health Nurse Consultant for support.

Healthy Schools Recognition Program

This program promotes and celebrates healthy behaviours and practices in Ontario's schools. Schools pledge to take on a healthy activity in their school – and receive recognition for it from the Premier, Minister of Education and Minister of Health Promotion. Schools can start a new activity or build on an existing one.

Funding Opportunities

• Funding Opportunities in Ontario for Physical Activity and Nutrition

• Available Grants for Elementary Schools
  
  

Canadian Consensus Statement on Comprehensive School Health

This Consensus Statement has been prepared and endorsed by a number of national organizations to promote a comprehensive approach to school-based and school-linked health promotion.

Fundraising Ideas

• Healthy Fundraising Ideas for Schools
  
  
• Innovative ways to raise funds and stay healthy: in schools, at special events and in the community.
  
  
• Ideas on how to consolidate all fundraisers into one larger one
  
  

Teachers/School Staff

Tips and Tools for Creating a Healthy School Foundations for a Healthy School (PDF, 69 KB) Six Steps Toward a Healthier School Questions and Answers for Teachers, Principals, and Administrators How Healthy Is Your School? (Survey/Checklist) Calendar of Health Promotion Dates Healthy Schools Toolkit – Contact your Public Health Nurse Consultant for support.

Canadian Consensus Statement on Comprehensive School Health

This Consensus Statement has been prepared and endorsed by a number of national organizations to promote a comprehensive approach to school-based and school-linked health promotion.

Parents/School Council

Healthy Schools: Information for Parents Provides tools that can be used to learn more about what makes a school healthy and how to make your school even healthier. School Councils: A Guide for Members This comprehensive guide has been developed to help school council members fulfill their mandate in the most effective and efficient ways.

Making Health Happen: A Toolkit for School Councils

A comprehensive school health approach is needed and this toolkit can help you start an initiative that will benefit your entire school community.

Fundraising Ideas

• Healthy Fundraising Ideas for Schools
  
  
• Innovative ways to raise funds and stay healthy: in schools, at special events and in the community.
  
  
• Ideas on how to consolidate all fundraisers into one larger one