Growth and Development

Growth and Development is one of the six health topics a school community may identify as their priority health topic for Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification.

Based on the Ministry of Education's Foundations for a Healthy School (2014) this topic includes strategies and activities related to:

• body image
• diversity
• healthy relationships
• human development and sexual health
• living skills (e.g., self-awareness, communication and social skills, thinking skills)
• self-efficacy
• self-esteem

Related Education Policies and Resources:

• Full Day Early Learning – Kindergarten Program (2016)
• Health and Physical Education, Grades 1-8
• Health and Physical Education, Grades 9-12
• Ministry of Children and Youth Services. (2012). Stepping Stones: A Resource on Youth Development

For sample strategies and activities relating to Growth and Development, see pages 22-24 of the Foundations for a Healthy School resource.

Related Ophea Resources:

• All About H&PE
• Always Changing
• Campaign Messengers: Take a Stand! (sexual violence prevention)
• Early Learning Resource
• Engaging Students in Healthy Living Through Drama
• Fundamental Principles Overview: Infograph
• HANDS UP
• HIV/AIDS Online School Support Kit
• H&PE Elementary Resources
• H&PE Secondary Resources
• Ideas for Action: Growth and Development

For more resources on this health topic, click here.