Healthy Schools BC

Healthy Schools BC

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Healthy Schools BC Provincial Program

Launched in 2011, Healthy Schools BC (HSBC) is a provincial program that aims to promote the health and well-being of children within schools across British Columbia by:

  • Building the capacity of health and education partners to effectively implement health promotion initiatives that support the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of children
  • Facilitating partnerships between the BC Ministry of Health, BC Ministry of Education and Child Care, health authorities, education partners, and other key organizations
  • Offering evidence-based information, provincial resources and tools

The HSBC program is guided by the Comprehensive School Health approach.

Healthy Schools BC

Healthy Schools BC offers evidence-based information, provincial resources, and tools designed to support the health and wellness of children in the school community. 

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BC School Food Toolkit

A toolkit for those working in schools to provide nutritious and supportive eating environments. Find menu plans, recipes, food safety information and more.

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Teach Food First

A resource for Kindergarten to grade 8 educators to talk and learn with students about food and nutrition through free lesson plans that align the B.C. curriculum.

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Learning in motion

Supporting students to be active. Free physical activity and physical literacy resources, aligned with the B.C. physical health education curriculum.