Resource for Teachers and Parents
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Many definitions and models exist.
A healthy school values sound nutrition,
increased physical activity and positive social
environments.
Everyone is a partner including students,
teachers, parents and community members.
Everyone receives the same health message
whether at home, in school, or in the
community.
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87% of children and youth are not meeting
Canada’s physical activity guidelines of 90
minutes of physical activity a day
only 10% of Canadian youth are meeting the
guideline for screen time of less than 2 hours
per day, and many get close to 6 hours per day
More than 1 in 4 Alberta children & youth are
overweight, this has led to increasing rates of
Type 2 diabetes in young people
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Ask students, teachers, and parents their
views.
Connect with other schools to learn what they
are doing.
Use a tool to see what is working and where
you many need to focus:
◦ Healthy Eating / Active Living Checklist
◦ Queensland Health Promoting Schools Toolbox
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Healthy School Communities Resource for
Parents and Teachers
Moving and Choosing
Healthy Weights Coordinators
Pick one or two for the school year. Ideas
include:
 Kids’ Cooking Club
 Healthy Hot Lunches
 Family Gym Nights
 Recess Before Lunch
 Healthy Buddies
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Research
Talk to other schools
Decide who will lead the project:
◦ Administration
◦ Parent Council initiative
◦ Staff Wellness Committee
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Establish a game plan and get moving!
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Before and after comparison.
What do the children, parents and staff think
of this initiative?
What worked?
What didn’t work so well?
Plan for your next goal with all of this in
mind.
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Assemblies
School Website
Success stories on Moving and Choosing
Website
Healthy School Awards