Connecting Ophea's Programs to Healthy Schools

The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health Promotion have challenged Ontario schools to create healthier learning environments by participating in the Healthy Schools Recognition Program – schools are encouraged to apply by March 28th, 2008.

If your school is already using one of Ophea's resources or programs, you are on your way to being recognized. If not, then consider choosing an Ophea program to provide your school with support in becoming healthier, while also participating in Ontario’s Healthy Schools Recognition Program.

To determine how your school can be recognized, the Ministry of Education has developed the Foundations for a Healthy School, which outlines components of health-related topics within a broad framework.

Click here to download Ophea's special version of the Foundations framework to identify how Ophea's programs meet the expectations. 

Visit the Ministry of Education's website for more information on the Healthy Schools Recognition Program, to submit an Acceptance Form or view the ministry's Foundations for Healthy School framework.

Ophea's programs & the Foundations for a Healthy School framework

• On Ophea's programs page scroll/mouse over the resource logo.
• You will then see Health Related Topics Covered and Connections. These are in reference to the Ministry of Education’ Foundations for a Healthy School framework. The Connections are called Components in the framework.
• This allows you to quickly find the resource that covers the health-related topic and Component for which you are looking.
• Then click on the logo and you will be linked to further information on this resource.