Schools play a vital role in supporting healthy growth and development among children and youth. Through classroom learning, students build awareness of health concepts and develop critical thinking and decision-making skills. Schools provide an ideal environment for developing healthy relationships, and modeling health behaviours.
The following action plan ideas are provided to help with supporting healthy growth and development at school. Include a selection of activities from each of the five sections below, or brainstorm ideas of your own:
Public health staff are available to consult with educators about the Health and Physical Education curriculum, including the Human Development and Sexual Health components, to support professional development and capacity building.