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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 between our two organizations that will take our efforts to the next level! This fall, APPLE Schools...

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 communities. The Ophea Award of Distinction is in honour of Bing Caswell, a dedicated professional...

Lara Paterson, Physical Activity Specialist, School Health

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 impact on student and staff well-being. This initiative also aims to strengthen connections between...

Re-Imagining the Purpose of School Sport

On March 1, 2024, MLSE LaunchPad and Ophea brought together youth, community leaders, and system-level decision makers for a collaborative session to re-imagine the purpose of school sport as a foundational tool through which to inspire feelings of belonging in children and youth. Together, we...

Gender-Based Violence Prevention Key Terms

2SLGBTQIA+: An acronym that encompasses Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and additional sexual orientations and gender identities (Source: Ontario Human Rights Commission )   Ally: An individual or organization with values similar to yours, who will work...

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Gender-Based Violence Prevention Education Resources
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Summer Reflections and Preparing for the School Year Ahead

Just like that, it’s August already! Whether you’ve been enjoying summer getaways or soaking up the sun a little closer to home, we hope you’ve been able to dedicate time towards filling your cup in whatever ways suits you. The summer months can be a welcome opportunity to refocus on habits that...

Vaccinations, Media and Personal Health

Students apply their critical thinking skills to formulate and explore questions about vaccinations as one factor that contributes to healthy development and their personal health, students analyze
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Vaccination Talks Toolkit
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Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Grade(s)
4, 5, 6
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Germs and Vaccinations

Students recall what they know about germs, ways of preventing germs’ transmission to protect their health, and the role of vaccinations, students examine simple media texts to identify the audience
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Vaccination Talks Toolkit
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Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Grade(s)
1, 2, 3
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Vaccination Information and Personal Health

Students apply their critical thinking skills to formulate and explore questions about vaccinations as one factor that contributes to healthy development and their personal health, students use
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Vaccination Talks Toolkit
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Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Grade(s)
4, 5, 6
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Activity

Safety Practices for Preventing Infectious Diseases

Students recall what they know about effective safety practices to keep themselves and others safe in various situations (e.g., around water, routes to school, safety at home, personal hygiene, and
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Vaccination Talks Toolkit
Topic(s)
Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Grade(s)
1, 2, 3
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Activity

Making Informed Decisions About Vaccinations

Students apply their critical thinking skills to pose and explore questions about common diseases and infections and the role vaccines play in preventing or reducing the risk of infection, Students
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Vaccination Talks Toolkit
Topic(s)
Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Grade(s)
7, 8
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Activity

Factors Influencing Vaccination Decisions

Students apply their critical thinking skills to formulate and explore questions about vaccinations as one protective factor to support their physical health, students identify the factors that impact
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Vaccination Talks Toolkit
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Personal Safety and Injury Prevention
Grade(s)
7, 8
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Internet Safety Resources

The Internet Safety Resources are free online resources that provide opportunities for parents/guardians/caregivers to reinforce and deepen the concepts of Internet safety. Technology has become a part of our children's daily lives. Technology has many benefits. Our children are using technology...

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Internet Safety
Grade
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Video

Healthy Schools Certification: Everything you need to know for 2024/2025!

For years, school communities across Ontario (and, with our national expansion occurring in 2022, across Canada!) have participated in Healthy Schools Certification (HSC). The program’s goal? To promote and enhance the health and well-being of students, school staff, and the broader school community...

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The development of fundamental movement skills in association with the application of movement concepts and principles provides the basic foundation for physical literacy. Learn to Move: Fundamental Movement Skills and Strategies consists of 19 posters divided into two series; a unique teaching tool...

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Learn to Move

Engaging Students in Healthy Living through Drama

This resource has been developed to support secondary educators in planning and exploring new approaches to teaching healthy living through drama-based activities. This resource may be used by teachers when addressing the healthy living expectations from the Health and Physical Education Curriculum...

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Engaging Students in Healthy Living through Drama
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Healthy Eating
Mental Health and Well-Being
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9, 10, 11, 12
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Ophea is building towards an education system that fosters healthy school communities and gives every student a foundation to thrive.   Ophea’s approach aims to align partners in the sector under a common goal, bringing research, policy, and practice together to impact the health and well-being of...