Register today to become a Certified Healthy School Community. Participating schools will be guided through a 4-step process to build capacity to address their schools' priority health need(s). Schools that were certified last year reported increases in student leadership and engagement as a result of participating. Get more information on how to register and listen to testimonials from last year's certified schools here.
Youth-led Vaping Reduction Initiative
Last year DASH piloted a youth-led vaping reduction initiative in 4 secondary schools across BC. Vaping: The More You Know involves 3 components:
A presentation with information about vaping and youth vaping statistics.
A facilitated discussion with students to discuss the complexity of reasons for vaping and how to mitigate risks.
Support for youth to develop a project to share what they've learned with their peers.
Learn more about this initiative and how to register your school to participate here.
Kid Commute: A Walking School Bus Program
Kid Commute: A Walking School Bus program (WSB) was developed by TransLink in response to the need for safer school zones and healthy children. DASH is piloting this initiative in Vancouver and North Vancouver during the 2021-2022 school year. WSBs decrease emissions and congestion around schools, and provide an opportunity for students to get physical activity and social time. If you are interested in helping us support healthier communities by becoming a volunteer leader, please complete this sign-up form.
Fostering School Connectedness
Students are more likely to engage in healthy behaviours and succeed academically when they feel connected to their school. DASH created an infographic summarizing 6 ways to foster school connectedness and actionable steps you can take today to achieve them. From greeting students by name, to clearly communicating expectation for learning and behaviour, read them all here.
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