impact this has made on our school and students. Please call me at [TEL #] or email me at [EMAIL] to chat.’ Interview Preparation For you, students, colleagues or partners – Think about/write down a few of this year’s school activities that have made an impact on your school. Think about/write down a few of this year’s school activities that have made an impact on you personally. Prepare information about the upcoming celebration event (if applicable) who – will be attending? List ideas/activities on how you want to continue to support healthy schools in your school next year. When speaking to the media, remember everything is on the record. Do not say anything that you would not want printed/shown. Key Messages for Media Use About Ophea and Healthy Schools Certification Ophea is a charitable organization that champions healthy, active living in schools and communities We are a leader in supporting, recognizing, and advocating for Healthy Schools in Ontario. We engage schools and communities holistically and work with them to identify areas where they can improve to be healthier As a result of becoming a Healthy School, the health and well-being of students are made a priority and they are treated as leaders in their school and community. This enables children and youth to excel academically, physically and socially while experiencing a better sense of connection to their school and community Healthy Schools is an evidence-based approach to community development in a school setting and is supported by provincial, national and international research About Healthy Schools Certification Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification celebrates school communities for planning and taking action to address health topics such as physical activity,
impact this has made on our school and students. Please call me at [TEL #] or email me at [EMAIL] to chat.’ Interview Preparation – For you, students, colleagues or partners Think about/write down a few of this year’s school activities that have made an impact on your school. Think about/write down a few of this year’s school activities that have made an impact on you personally. Prepare information about the upcoming celebration event (if applicable) – who will be attending? List ideas/activities on how you want to continue to support healthy schools in your school next year. When speaking to the media, remember everything is on the record. Do not say anything that you would not want printed/shown. Key Messages for Media Use About Ophea and Healthy Schools Certification Ophea is a charitable organization that champions healthy, active living in schools and communities We are a leader in supporting, recognizing, and advocating for Healthy Schools in Ontario. We engage schools and communities holistically and work with them to identify areas where they can improve to be healthier As a result of becoming a Healthy School, the health and well-being of students are made a priority and they are treated as leaders in their school and community. This enables children and youth to excel academically, physically and socially while experiencing a better sense of connection to their school and community Healthy Schools is an evidence-based approach to community development in a school setting and is supported by provincial, national and international research About Healthy Schools Certification Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification celebrates school communities for planning and taking action to address health topics such as physical activity,
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