Thursday, September 22, 2016
It’s a new school year and you’re feeling refreshed, but like any other September, back to school stress triggers are close at hand. Between prep work, extracurricular activities, spending time with family and friends, and personal hobbies it can be hard to keep up.
So what can you do to keep...
Thursday, September 15, 2016
A new school year means a fresh opportunity to get students moving and inspire physical activity in all areas of school. Research has shown connections between increased levels of physical activity and better academic achievement, better concentration, better classroom behaviour, and more focused...
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Summer is coming to a close, which means school is fast approaching. There are plenty of healthy, stress-free ways to enjoy the remaining days of the season and prepare for the upcoming school year. We have a few suggestions:
Gather up some friends and family for an end-of-summer picnic at one of...
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Looking for new ways to get children and youth physically and mentally active? Try our Yoga Alphabet Cards! These cards introduce children and youth to the art of yoga while strengthening their physical literacy and language skills.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy using the cards. Here are three...
Thursday, June 23, 2016
In September 2015 Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification was launched. 113 schools across Ontario completed the 6-Step Healthy Schools Process, making their school community a healthier place. Of those schools, 107 achieved enough points for gold, silver, or bronze certification. This is our last...
Thursday, June 16, 2016
With warm weather here to stay, it’s the perfect opportunity to add some fun and play into your everyday activities. Here are three new ways you can use your favourite Ophea 50 Fitness Activity Cards.
Beanbag Balance
Adapted from Ophea’s workshop DPA: Getting Active in Any Space
Participants move...
Thursday, May 26, 2016
In September 2015 Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification was launched. We are thrilled to have 182 schools across Ontario committed to making their school community a healthier place. From January – June, we’ll be sharing the experiences of select registered Healthy Schools across Ontario, bringing...
Friday, May 20, 2016
Taking a Stand: Working together to prevent sexual violence and harassment in schools
Guest Written by: Clara Vaz, White Ribbon Campaign
What we see and learn as children stays with us as adults. Sexism, gender inequality, homophobia, violence against girls and women are all tied to how we are...
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Did you know that asthma affects approximately 1 in 5 children in Ontario and is the leading cause of hospital admissions, emergency room visits and school absenteeism for children?[1] It’s important to create an asthma friendly school to support students with asthma participate fully in school...
Friday, May 6, 2016
Q&A featuring Paul André Cyr, EAO, Teacher at St. Marguerite d'Youville
1. Why do you feel inquiry is such a powerful approach to engage students in learning?
Inquiry is empowering. It allows students to gain greater control of their learning, and to become more critical of their progress....
