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Healthy Schools Recognition Program

Schools are encouraged to apply

Recognition Program Acceptance Form (PDF, 580 KB)

What is the recognition program?

The Healthy Schools Recognition Program promotes and celebrates healthy behaviours and practices in Ontario's schools. Schools pledge to take on a healthy activity in their school – and receive recognition for it. Schools can start a new activity or build on an existing one.

The Premier, Minister of Education and Minister of Health Promotion will recognize participating schools with a certificate and pennant. A list of participating schools will also be posted on the Ministry of Education's website.

Who is the program for?

All publicly funded elementary and secondary schools in Ontario are encouraged to participate.

Why participate?

Research shows that a healthy school environment supports student success. Students, teachers and the larger community benefit when children learn in a healthy school.

How do we apply?

Schools should submit the Recognition Program Acceptance Form (PDF, 580 KB) to the Ministry of Education by Thursday, April 8, 2010.

Find out more about what steps to take to apply for the program.

Where can I look for ideas?

There are many tools on the website to help you, including:

Provincial and local organizations – such as public health units – may also be able to assist schools.

If you have any questions please contact healthy.schools@ontario.ca