Resources

Comprehensive Resources

Food and Nutrition Policy for Nova Scotia Public Schools - The policy came from educators, health professionals, parents, and students committed to student health and to improving the food and beverage choices available in schools.
Healthy Eating - A collection of government resources covering a wide range of topics, including fruit & vegetable consumption, and the Healthy Eating Nova Scotia Strategy.
Strive for Five at School! - With the help a guide developed for schools, students and staff will enjoy tasty, healthy menu items, made with such in-season, locally grown produce.

Active Kids Healthy Kids - a strategic and comprehensive multi-year plan for improving physical activity opportunities and increasing participation rates for infants to 18-year olds.
Healthy Living Tax Credit - Children and youth aged 17 and under who are registered in an approved organized sport, physical recreation, or physical activity program will qualify for the tax credit.
Physical Activity Levels and Dietary Intake of Children and Youth in Nova Scotia

Healthy Development - Information is categorized by age group, and a variety of topics are covered (including Safety and Injury Prevention, Immunization, and Tobacco.

Curriculum & related resources - Topics include drug education, mental health, active healthy living.
Curriculum Related Web sites
- Health / Physical Education (physically active lifestyles, personal development & relationships)
- Race Relations, Cross Cultural Understanding, and Human Rights
Learning Outcomes Framework - The Learning Outcomes Framework outlines - in a series of statements - what knowledge, skills, and attitudes students are expected to demonstrate as a result of their cumulative learning experiences from Grade Primary to graduation.
Health Education Resources - Publications produced by the Department of Health Promotion and Protection in partnership with district Public Health Services. Topics range from personal hygiene, to dental, and violence prevention.