School Health Programs

Public health nursing services can provide outreach consultation and support to children, parents and staff within the school. For more information, visit our school health page.

Providing children with positive food experiences has been shown to promote physical and mental health. Schools play a crucial role in shaping children’s eating attitudes and behaviours and help lay the foundation for a healthy relationship with food. 

Learn more about how to support healthy eating at schools

More physically active children are happier, have better academic achievement, have fewer depression and anxiety-related symptoms, sleep better, and have better overall health.

Learn more about active travel for kids