Many different things are a part of a health promoting school, like the school dinners, the playground, the ethos and good relationships between pupils and teachers.
All the games and fact files on the website are pieces that can be put together to help make your school a health promoting one.
In a health promoting school
- You feel happy and safe.
- You can make friends.
- Everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
- You can easily get involved in making decisions.
- Your opinion is listened to.
- You can play games and sport.
- You can choose healthy food and drinks.
- You learn to make healthy choices.
- The school and community care about each other and work together.
- You feel good about yourself.
- You achieve your very best.
- You enjoy going every day.
- Your school building looks good.
- Your playground is attractive.
Your role in the school
In a health promoting school you should:
- look after yourself
- treat others with care and respect
- learn to look after your body
- play games and sport during and after school
- walk or cycle to school if you can
- choose healthy lunches and snacks
- drink plenty of water
- encourage your family to lead healthy lifestyles
- help keep your playground litter free
- think about changes you could make in your school
- be involved in making decisions through your class or pupil council
- take part in activities like buddying schemes
- share good ideas on health with your friends, classmates and pupil council
- ask your mum, dad or carer to get involved in health activities at the school, the parent teacher association (PTA) or the school board
- set healthy goals for yourself
- enjoy being involved.
