The following components are essential to a QSH program and should be considered interdependent. A healthy school environment is achieved by adapting the social and physical surroundings in ways that will preserve and enhance the health and well-being of students and staff. It respects and accommodates individual differences and is free from discrimination, harassment and physical hazards, such as poor air quality, unsafe school playgrounds and unsanitary conditions. Quality school health programs and policies work together to protect students and staff from harm and create a positive climate in which to learn and work. The services offered to students reinforce the preventative aspects of the curriculum and provide support and intervention to those students at risk or in crisis.
Services promoting staff health and wellness are also important.
Services may be offered at school or accessed within the broader school community and will involve a variety of professionals in education, public health, social services and recreation working together in a coordinated and collaborative manner. Building healthy schools will only come with the cooperation and collaboration of many people, agencies, organizations and governments. K1H 7X3 Tel.