School Health Programs and Funding

We offer programs to elementary and secondary schools on healthy eating, physical activity and mental health.

Active School Travel
Active School Travel is a national program that promotes any non-motorized transportation to school, as an accessible and affordable opportunity to incorporate physical activity into daily lives.

Playground Activity Leaders in Schools (P.A.L.S.)
Playground Activity Leaders in Schools is a playground leadership program that trains students in grades four to seven to lead playground games during scheduled breaks.

Positive Parenting Program
The Positive Parenting Program is for parents with children aged zero to 12 years and parents of teens aged 12 to 16 years. The program is run by a public health nurse and can help you learn a number of strategies to deal with challenging behaviours in a positive and consistent way.

Puberty Information Sessions
The Puberty Information Session is is run by a public health nurse to provide parents and caregivers of children in grades five and six an opportunity to learn about puberty in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment.

Resources from other organizations

BrightBites
BrightBites is an innovative program that celebrates small steps that can make a big impact on school nutrition with easy-to-use tools, resources and success stories.

Have THAT Talk
Have THAT Talk is a program developed by Ottawa Public Health to promote mental health where we live, work and play. This program highlights how you can take action to reduce stigma, increase support and encourage people to get help sooner.