School Presentations

							School Sharing Presentations Pepsi Centre Sept. 19, 2007
Humber Elem. – Mr. Sparkes 1. CAHPERD – QDPE Program 2. House system – friendly competitions/fun activities/spirit days/healthy eating promotions, participation points.

Templeton Collegiate – Joy and Karen Healthy School Commotions ● K-6 - Created placemats – healthy food choices – laminated for their own use ● 7-12 – Active living quizzes ● Healthy choice recess for all Stepping Out activity – classes scheduled walking activity simultaneously with another class Use outside walking trails near school Challenges – Level I and Level II - busy schedule – limited time Special occasions events  Halloween activity with healthy foods rather than junk food ● Valentine’s Day – Heart shaped healthy activities

St. Gerard’s Elementary - Cindy Smith ● Keep Kids Active – intramural 4/5/6 ● K-3 free time activity day (lunch) stations ● Painted hopscotch lines on parking lot ● Equipment tubs – recess and lunch times ● Family Fitness Night – Monthly Sept – walk, Oct. – swimming night , bowling, skating, etc ● Healthy Snacks promotion and prize activity monthly with trade in station for unhealthy item for healthy snack so can participate ● Equipment donation (from various business) – Primary/Elementary activities all doing same activity i.e. hula-hoop, skipping ropes, non competitive activities ● Jump rope activity – students challenge to double dutch jumping – demonstrated to parents Inspired by “Jump In” movie. ● Cross Curriculum – math (using gym and activities to teach concepts) goal 20 minutes for nongym days

Elwood Elementary – (Carolyn and Nicole) K-5 400+ students Student committee “Healthy Habits Committee” + 2 teachers * Promote healthy eating & activity through Wellness Grant $500.00 ● Fabulous Fruit Friday ● Veggie Day wear green and bring veggie for recess ● Purchased fruit for each class ie. Pineapple (some first time trying this fruit) ● Art contest ● Prizes ● Newsletter information on healthy living, Safe and caring schools team Wellness Day - health promotion - several groups attended RCMP, Social Work, PHN’s Lourdes Elementary – Sherry Power Point presentation with great pictures Intramurals – Grades 3-8 Kindergarten- Grade 2 every recess have something going on in the gym. Breakfast Program – supported by parent volunteers– chance for children to try new foods & socialize Class celebrations – Grade 1 – Healthy Living School Events – Valentine’s Day – Fruit bonanza Heart shaped fruit Children bring $1.00 rather than valentines or treats, drinks. Breakfast program – celebration day Commotions day Halloween – fruit/pumpkin – decorate orange activity House teams Junior leader programs – Students leading programs Spirit days – Soup, water, rather than hot dogs Active living:  Terry Fox Run  Fundraising – dance-a-thon raised $1,000.00  Bunny hop, Km for kids – long distance bike ride event (raise funds for Janeway)  Special Olympics – one class every cycle for special needs students  Sports Teams St. Michael’s Elementary – Cindy Barker Jump rope House system Variety of theme activities and games * (all information from her concurrent session on active living - please insert)

Corner Brook Regional High ( > 1,000 students) Presented by students ● Former schools took part in Tobacco Reduction Operation by Youth (TROY) ● Regular Kick the Nic (KTN) sessions (facilitated by PHN) ● Breakfast program – smoothies are a hit (blenders through funding from wellness coalition) ● Healthier menu – pasta bar ● Water machine and coolers ● Several sports teams – fair play teams ● Dance Dance Revolution DDR – great fun ● Positive feedback on healthy living ● Change café menu – more salads, wraps, etc. ● Vending machine – removed unhealthy choices Challenges  smoking near school – city property need for strict policy  Environmental issues – pursue no idling policy

St. Thomas Aquinas (Rosie) ● Walk across Newfoundland started walking during school time, sent form home – add walk time, tally displayed - Rewards fruit trays ● Parents/community helped – celebrations ● QDPE School – early am sports – 20 minutes before class breakfast program ● Increased activity helps student’s mental health ● House system – Monday – Thursday, run by Grade 7 leadership program ● Grade 8 leadership 7-8 program intramural ●Average 100 minute/walk physical activity ● Buddy activist – leadership Grade 7/8 will buddy with young grades 10 minutes activity session ● Extravaganza – activity * has books/resources for program ideas and willing to share mass participation all enjoy Participation Nation –  no cut policy all students  participation rewards with pins Grade 6, 7 and 8 school ? extending to Grade 4/5  Great program/free

St. James Elementary Healthy School Initiative Denise Francis – Port aux Basques (submitted by Lorna Coffin, PHN) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Breakfast Program Early Morning Sports After School Sports Healthy Living Commotion Healthy Living Challenges through the year Cross-Curricular teaching among PE teacher and health teachers Student Leadership Program for emotional health/growth Careful monitoring of Cafeteria Menu Children allowed to have water bottles in classroom Playground Enhancement Project Communication with Parents regarding healthy food choices and increasing activity levels Recess gym activities from November to April Communities in Schools plan to offer “hobbies” sessions to encourage time away from TV and games. Intergenerational Program. Seniors and grade 5/6 students Jumping rope program. (Skipping ropes bought through Wellness Coalition grants)