School Health

Algoma Public Health

School Health

Information is available for parents or guardians who received a letter from APH about updating student immunizations.

 

A Healthy School approach supports students and staff wellbeing and fosters students' success in learning.   

Education is a key determinant of health. This makes schools an ideal setting for children and youth to learn and develop lifelong health behaviours. The goal of the School Health Team is to work together with school boards and schools to support students and staff to achieve optimal health and well-being for school-aged children and youth.

The school teams consist of public health nurses, a dietitian, a health promotion specialist, dental hygienists and educators, and support staff. 

The work of the school health team is guided by the Ontario Public Health Standards, 2018, and the School Health Guideline, 2018.  
 
A ‘Healthy School’ Foundations for a Healthy School Resource, 2014, is a school that embraces the concept of a healthy school environment and promotes and supports health for students through words and actions within the following five interconnected areas:

  • Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
  • School & Classroom Leadership
  • Student Engagement
  • Social & Physical Environments
  • Home, School & Community Partnerships


Our team works with students, parents, educators, and community partners to promote the health and well-being of school age children and youth. 


As a School Health Team, we are prepared to:
 

  • Collaborate with students, parents, educators, and community partners to promote the health and well-being of school-aged children and youth
  • Provide health education support and resources
  • Support the implementation of healthy school policies
  • Promote student leadership and engagement while empowering students to develop healthy habits and resiliency
  • Provide clinical services such as immunization and dental screening within applicable grades