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Lara Paterson, a white woman with blond hair and Ophea's 2023-2024 Award of Distinction recipient stands smiling beside Ophea Executive Director Chris Markham, a white man with glasses and brown hair. They stand in front of the Education Centre at the Limestone District School Board.

Lara Paterson, 2023/2024 Ophea Award of Distinction Recipient

The Ophea Award of Distinction is presented to one individual who is a leader in the meaningful advancement of inclusive healthy, active living opportunities for children and youth in Ontario school...
Six adult individuals are standing together in front of banners for Ophea and APPLE Schools.

APPLE Schools and Ophea Join Forces for Healthier School Communities

Big things are coming! APPLE Schools and Ophea are all about fostering healthy, vibrant school communities where students can thrive. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration...
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Inclusion with a Safety Lens; Program Planning for Students with Disabilities in Physical Activity

Did you know that May 26 – June 1, 2024, marks National AccessAbility Week? Each year, this initiative celebrates the valuable contributions and leadership of persons with disabilities in Canada...
The graphic recording entitled “School Board and Public Health Think Tank Session” aims to capture the main themes and concepts shared during an interactive session highlighting the main barriers, solutions and strategies for successful school board and public health collaboration.

The Magic Ingredients for a Powerful Partnership: Part Two

Spotlight on Peterborough & Surrounding Area Public Health and School Boards “Relationship building is the key to the success of any collaboration.” Claire Townshend, Manager Peterborough Public...
The graphic recording entitled “School Board and Public Health Think Tank Session” aims to capture the main themes and concepts shared during an interactive session highlighting the main barriers, solutions and strategies for successful school board and public health collaboration.

The Magic Ingredients for a Powerful Partnership: Part One

Spotlight on the Near North District School Board & t he North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit “We really are so much stronger when we work together.” Emily Samuel, Principal of Safe Schools...
A feminine-presenting gym teacher high fives a line of students extending their hands while sitting on a bench in a gymnasium. The teacher has long brown hair that is tied back in a ponytail, and is wearing athletic clothing and holding a clipboard. The students are diverse in terms of gender expression and skin tone. Everyone is smiling enthusiastically.

Introducing Stop, Start, Consider: Doing Disability-Centred Physical Education & Sport

What is Stop, Start, Consider!: Student-Centred Practices in H&PE? Stop, Start, Consider! is a free downloadable poster series developed to support educators, school staff, and other members of the...
A white woman with long blonde hair stands outdoors, looking calmly at the camera. She is wearing red-rimmed glasses, red lipstick, and a bright yellow herringbone coat.

Julie S. Lalonde (she/her) Gender-Based Violence Prevention Educator & Advocate, Canadian Anti-Stalking Association

Ophea’s Sector Spotlight aims to illuminate the bright spots within the education sector through recognizing the critical work being done by community members and value-aligned organizations, and its...
In a gymnasium, a diverse group of students wearing matching uniforms cluster around a teacher for instruction. The students display a range of gender presentations, skin tones, and hair textures. One of the students uses a wheelchair, and is being pushed by one of their peers to join the rest of the group.

Introducing Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy in Health and Physical Education

Ophea is proud to announce our newest resource, Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy in Health and Physical Education . This free online resource has been developed to support educators in...
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Youth Perspectives on Identifying and Responding to Gender-Based Violence in the Classroom

On November 29, 2023, Ophea hosted a webinar in partnership with the Ontario Coalition for Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) ’s Draw the Line Campaign (#DTL16Days). Moderated by Ophea’s Curriculum...
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Steve Friesen, Raise the Bar Founder & Health and Physical Education Teacher (retired)

Ophea’s Sector Spotlight aims to illuminate the bright spots within the education sector through recognizing the critical work being done by community members and value-aligned organizations, and its...