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The Ontario Healthy Schools Coalition has defined a “Healthy School” as one that “promotes the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of the whole school community.”

Furthermore, a Healthy School, “is one that constantly strengthens itscapacity as a healthy setting for living, learning and working” (as is a “Health PromotingSchool” according to the World Health Organization international concept).

A Healthy School includes:

• High quality instruction and programs
• A healthy physical environment
• A supportive social environment
• Community partnerships

Healthy schools emphasize increased student involvement and action around health issues and the creation of healthy policies at all levels (provincial ministries, school boards and local schools).

People for Education is a member of the Ontario Healthy Schools Coalition. You can visit their website at: http://www.opha.on.ca/our_voice/collaborations/ohsc.shtml

Try OPHEA, the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association!

They have a great website, full of resources: http://www.ophea.net/

Many of their resources are FREE!

You can also phone them at 416-426-7432 or toll free at 1-888-446-7432. Or email info@ophea.org