While we expect our schools to be places of learning, the role we expect them to play in health is not as clearly defined.
If our schools could promote health as they do learning, holistically and with measures available, the benefits both today and to future generations would be very significant – both in terms of health and education.
J. T. Jones, World Health Organization. (1999)
National framework for health promoting schools 2000–2003
Sydney, AU: Australian Health Promoting Schools Association
When developing a comprehensive school health plan, follow your board’s policies and procedures, the Ontario curriculum guidelines and various special education requirements.
As you develop your plan, consider (among others) the factors listed in sections A
and B below.