Our Board believes that a healthy school and workplace climate has a positive impact on overall well-being and is essential for students and employees to reach their full potential. The Healthy Schools and Workplaces approach provides school community members with the framework, resources and opportunities to implement our Board policy and create a positive learning and working environment.
In accordance with Board Policy, Healthy Schools and Workplaces Committees may coordinate health education or well-being presentations by external providers during lunch or after school/office hours. Our External Provider Presentations Guideline is intended to assist community organizations and committees considering or offering these presentations.
YRDSB’s Healthy Schools and Workplaces program is one of the first such school board policies in the province to include workplaces and not just students. The program involves a collaborative approach, bringing parents, students, staff and community partners together to strive for healthy lifestyles.
Partnership Declaration
York Region District School Board, York Catholic District School Board and York Region Public Health are working together to create and support healthy school environments that contribute to the overall achievement and well-being of children and youth now and in the future. This commitment is outlined in our joint Partnership Declaration (PDF).
Learn more about York Region’s Healthy Schools Program.
Ministry of Education Resources
Foundations for a Healthy School
Healthy School and Healthy Foods Act
New School Food and Beverage Policy