NEWS RELEASE
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) prioritizes health and well-being within our school communities.
Schools throughout the board demonstrate their commitment to health and well-being through participation in the Ophea Healthy Schools certification program. Through a point-based system, schools plan their Healthy Schools process over the course of the school year and apply for gold, silver, or bronze certification.
During the 2023-24 school year, SCDSB schools undertook programs, initiatives, and activities focused on prioritizing and learning about the emotional, mental, and physical health of students and staff.
In total, 103 SCDSB schools achieved Ophea Healthy Schools certification, with 84 gold, 16 silver, two bronze, and one certification. To see a full list of the 2023-24 certification results, visit healthyschools.ca.
As we begin the 2024-25 school year, SCDSB schools will continue their focus on health and well-being and work to maintain and/or improve their Healthy Schools certification level. To learn more about Ophea Healthy Schools in the SCDSB, watch this video highlighting the 2022-23 Ophea Healthy Schools achievements.
The Healthy Schools certification program recognizes and celebrates school communities for establishing healthy, safe, and inclusive learning environments where all students can reach their full potential, all while supporting school board and provincial level policies. Participating schools complete the four-step Healthy Schools process, which is inspired by the Canadian Healthy School Standards and Canada’s Comprehensive School Health Framework.
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Editor's note: The following Barrie-area schools earned a gold certification:
- Alcona Glen Elementary School
- Algonquin Ridge Elementary School
- Andrew Hunter Elementary School
- Ardagh Bluffs Public School
- Assikinack Public School
- Barrie North Collegiate Institute
- Codrington Public School
- Cookstown Public School
- Cundles Heights Public School
- East Oro Public School
- Eastview Secondary School
- Elmvale District High School
- Ferndale Woods Elementary School
- Forest Hill Public School
- Goodfellow Public School
- Guthrie Public School
- Hewitt's Creek Public School
- Hillcrest Public School (Barrie)
- Holly Meadows Elementary School
- Huronia Centennial Elementary School
- Hyde Park Public School
- Innisdale Secondary School
- Innisfil Central Public School
- Johnson Street Public School
- Lake Simcoe Public School
- Maple Grove Public School
- Maple Ridge Secondary School
- Mapleview Heights Elementary School
- Minesing Central Public School
- Nantyr Shores Secondary School
- Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School
- Oakley Park Public School
- Pine River Elementary School
- Portage View Public School
- Sunnybrae Public School
- Trillium Woods Elementary School
- Warnica Public School
- West Bayfield Elementary School
- Willow Landing Elementary School
- WR Best Memorial Public School
