Healthy Schools
In April, 2005, Langley's Board of Education passed Policy 5001-Nutrition. This replaced existing policy and aligned the district's ongoing efforts to promote healthy eating habits with directions being taken by the Ministry of Education. The district has also struck a Health Promoting Schools Steering Committee, which brings together staff, parents, community agencies and businesses in a continuing effort to improve nutrition and fitness levels in school communities. Langley School District agrees fully with the key ideas of the Ministry of Education's Healthy Schools Network:
- Healthy children are better able to learn.
- School's can directly influence children's health.
Health Promoting schools build improved nutrition and physical activity into their daily routines. They make a conscious effort to raise the level of physical and mental health throughout the community by modeling choices and by informing students, parents and staff about opportunities for improving overall fitness. Key documents related to Health Promoting Schools initiatives in Langley include:
Guidelines for Food & Beverage Sales in BC Schools
More background information will be added to this site as the district continues to develop Health Promoting Schools policy and strategies.
What is a Health Promoting School?
Health Promoting Schools build improved nutrition and physical activity into their daily routines. They make a conscious effort to raise the level of physical and mental health throughout the community by modeling choices and by informing students, parents and staff about opportunities for improving overall fitness.
