The following resource has been developed to provide you with valuable information and programs that can improve the health of the children at your school. The resource consists of a variety of agencies, community based programs and services, and resources relevant to healthy eating. The resource has been developed according to the Ministry of Educations Foundations for a Healthy School framework.

 

• Quality Instruction and Programming
• Healthy Physical Environment
• Supportive Social Environment
• Community Partnerships

Quality Instruction and Programs

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• Body Image
  • More to Me Than What You See 996KB
    Facilitators Guide: A health promotion program for grades 4, 5, & 6 to help girls develop healthy body image and self esteem.
  • Student Journal 1.3MB
    Participant handouts for the More to Me Than What You See program.
  • Healthy Living...Healthy Children 28KB
    Helping children to eat healthy, be active and feel good about themselves:  A resource guide for parents and caregivers to promote healthy lifestyles in children. 
  • Helping Children Feel Good About Themselves 36 KB

   

• Communities and Schools Promoting Health: Healthy Eating
  Lesson plans and classroom based learning activities on healthy eating (categorized by grade level) for teachers and those who support teachers. Lesson plans are consistent with the provincial curriculum guidelines.
• Community Resources for Body Image 20KB
  Resource list of community based body image supports for parents, educators and group facilitators.
• Choices 4 Health
  A coalition from the Halton community committed to building a healthy community. This site has resources, events and projects available that incorporate healthy eating messages.
• Dairy Farmers of Ontario (Canada)
  Educational resources for teachers and students around agriculture, dairy products and school milk programs.
• Dietitians of Canada
  Promotes health and well being through expertise in food and nutrition. The site has consumer tips and tools, as well as a resource centre for educators.
• Discover Healthy Eating
  A curriculum support resource that offers a choice of teaching activities that correspond to the Health and Physical Education Curriculum.
• Families are Munching
  Program to increase student’s intake of vegetables and fruit and their understanding of healthy eating.
• Go Girls
  A group mentoring program that is designed to address the physical activity, healthy eating and positive self-image needs of young women ages 12-14.
• Halton Region Nutrition Resources
  Nutrition resources for teachers and parents to promote, achieve and maintain good health.
• Health Canada
  Our national website with key recommendations and information regarding food and nutrition.
• Healthy Eating Curriculum Resources
  A list of nutrition-related school curriculum resources.
• Kellogg’s Mission Nutrition
  Interactive website to use in the classroom and at home to get children excited about healthy living.
• Ontario Physical Health Education Association (OPHEA) 
  High quality programs and services to help your school community address health related topics while meeting the expectations of the Ministry of Education.
• OPHEA - Menu of choices
  Provides the latest quality information and supports to understand, plan and address healthy eating in the school community

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Healthy Physical Environment

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• Anaphylaxis Protocol
  An anaphylaxis protocol that services the health needs of anaphylactic students in Halton and meets the requirements of the Act, Sabrina's Law.

• Food Safety
  Information regarding food borne illnesses, food safety and inspection information.
• Hand washing: Be A Germ Stopper 
  Resource manual to promote proper hand hygiene, including lesson plans consistent with the Ontario Curriculum.
• Healthy Food for Healthy Schools Act 
  The act addresses healthy eating in schools, including dropping trans fat from food and beverages sold in schools and establishing mandatory nutrition standards for food and beverages sold in schools.
• Heart and Stroke Foundation 
  Resources available for teachers, parents and children to promote healthy living.
• School milk program 
  Information on how to get a milk program started in your school.
• Trans Fat Regulations for Food Sold in Schools
  A fact sheet on Trans Fat to help schools implement these regulations and assist in calculating the percentage of trans fat content of all food sold in the schools.

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Supportive Social Environment

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• ACT NOW
  Interactive School Wellness program for students in grades 4 through 8, their parents/guardians, teachers, and school administrators The program model is designed to assist children, students and adults in realizing the positive impact that making healthy lifestyle decisions can have on personal achievement.
• Creating a Healthy School Nutrition Environment
  A guide that can assist members of the school community to develop a school environment that supports healthy eating.
• Community Food Advisor Program
  Trained Community Food Advisors provide free healthy eating presentations, displays, food demonstrations and information for Halton community groups, organizations and workplaces.
• Community Resources for Body Image 20KB
  Resource list of community based body image supports for parents, educators and group facilitators.
• Farm to School Program 
  A program which provides Halton schools with improved access to locally grown vegetables and fruit.
• Halton Food for Thought 
  Offers different school nutrition programs to feed students and build awareness of healthy food choices. Making health food accessible for students is is their top priority.
• Halton Fresh Food Box 
  A program where fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers and distributors are available once a month in your own neighbourhood at a reasonable cost.
• Halton Region Health Department-Nutrition Services
  Information and resources on healthy eating for babies, children, youth and adults.
• Nutrition Tools for Schools 
  A toolkit that provides a step by step process of creating a healthy school nutrition environment. This site will provide you with useful fact sheets and tools for teachers.
• Where to Get Food in Halton
  A list of food programs and food banks in Halton.

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Community Partnerships

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• Big Brothers Big Sister of Halton 
  Community service that provides mentoring programs for children in order to meet the emotional, physical and social needs of girls and boys in our community.
• Breakfast for Learning
  An organization that helps communities to start and sustain successful school nourishment programs.
• Choices 4 Health 
  A coalition from the Halton community committed to building a healthy community. This site has resources, events and projects available that incorporate healthy eating messages.
• Dairy Farmers of Ontario (Canada) 
  Educational resources for teachers and students around agriculture, dairy products and school milk programs.
• Dental Health
  Oral health information and links to financial assistance for dental treatment.
• Halton Food for Thought 
  Offers different school nutrition programs to feed students and build awareness of healthy food choices. Making health food accessible for students is is their top priority.
• Halton Region Nutrition and Healthy Eating
  Information and resources on healthy eating for babies, children, youth and adults.
• Our Kids Network
  A community based initiative that can assist with coordinating and providing services, resources and support for families, schools and the community.
• Parks and Recreation 
  Provincial leisure and recreation initiatives including physical activity campaigns and access for low income families.
• Public Health Dietitians
  Halton Region Registered Dietitians who work with schools and community agencies to support school based nutrition programs and healthy school nutrition environments. Call the Halton Region Health Department and ask to speak with our School Nutrition Dietitian.