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Why a Health Action Team?

HEALTH PROMOTING SCHOOLS May 19, 2008 Adapted with permission from Toronto Catholic District School Board & Toronto Public Health. Why a Health Action Team?. Provides a place to address health issues Gives students, parents and teachers a voice More people power & collaboration

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Why a Health Action Team?

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  1. HEALTH PROMOTING SCHOOLSMay 19, 2008Adapted with permission from Toronto Catholic District School Board & Toronto Public Health

  2. Why a Health Action Team? • Provides a place to address health issues • Gives students, parents and teachers a voice • More people power & collaboration • More opportunities for student leadership • More access to community resources

  3. What can a HAT do? • Create a healthy active school that: • Promotes physical, mental, social & spiritual development of students • Becomes a more positive place for learning • Enables students to enhance their own personal health • Allows students to create change in their school communities

  4. What else can a HAT do? • Create healthy, active students who: • Are better learners • Are more connected to their school community • Make more positive life choices • Are involved in decision–making & problem solving in their school community

  5. What is a Health Action Team? • Can be a new committee or a sub-committee of an existing committee (e.g. Student Council or Safe Schools)

  6. What is the Role of theHealth Action Team? • To develop and implement action plans to meet the health needs of your school community

  7. Who should be on your Health Action Team ? • Students • Parents • Teacher / school staff • School administration • Community partners (e.g. Public Health, Social Worker, Recreation, Police services, Youth Agencies)

  8. What are the Roles ofEach Member? • Students: Bring forward ideas from peers & assist in planning and implementing activities • Parents: Contribute ideas and resources • Staff: Assist in organizing meetings and advising students • Administrators: Champion the initiative & communicate HAT plans to school committees • Public Health Services & Other Community Partners: Provide ideas and resources & support initiatives

  9. How do Health Action Teams Work? Create a common vision Identify school strengths and needs Prioritize Plan action and desired outcomes Act Evaluate Celebrate

  10. How can I get involved in the HAT? • Speak with your Public Health Nurse, at: • 905 546-2424 ext. 7381 • Lisa Richter@hamilton.ca

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