Health Promoting Schools
The Health Promoting Schools (HPS) initiative was developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), and was established in New Zealand in 1997. HPS is a process – rather than a programme – that works through a whole-school community approach, and is both comprehensive and holistic. Research tells us that a whole-school approach that is multi-factorial and sustained over time will have benefits for the school community.
“Health Promoting Schools are schools which display, in everything they say and do, support and commitment to enhancing the emotional, social, physical and moral wellbeing of their school community.” (World Health Organisation).
The HPS Strategic Framework supports school communities to:
- start with their own vision;
- identify and address their specific health needs and priorities; and
- take actions that use their strengths and build capability.
The framework empowers school communities to develop and apply their own solutions in partnership with health, education and social services. This process is monitored and reviewed to inform ongoing and future actions.
The inquiry-based approach is outcomes-focused and sustainable as it builds on what schools already do and integrates the actions and outcomes into schools’ planning and reporting processes.
- Read some examples of HPS projects from different schools across our region in the Health Promoting Schools Magazine.
Upcoming Christchurch workshop on online safety
Respondents in a recent Health Promoting Schools survey ranked cybersafety as a priority issue that schools want to know more about. So the HPS team have teamed up with Netsafe and Parenting Place to bring you this online safety workshop.
Date and Time: Thursday 14th September 2017, from 9 to 11.30am.
Location: Christchurch Bridge Club (21 Nova Place, Central Christchurch).
Registrations for this workshop must be received by Friday 8th September 2017.
- Download a flyer for this Christchurch online safety workshop for schools.
- Download a registration form for the Christchurch Online Safety workshop.
Please indicate on the registration form if you have any specific questions about safety online – to help us tailor this workshop to your needs.
Documents
- Health Promoting Schools brochure (Ministry of Education)
- Health Promoting Schools Toolkit (Ministry of Health 2015)
- Achieving Health Promoting Schools: Guidelines for Promoting Health in Schools (IUHPE 2009)
Links
Contact the Health Promoting Schools Team at your local office for further information:
CANTERBURY
Ph: +64 3 364 1777
MID CANTERBURY
Ph: +64 3 307 6902
SOUTH CANTERBURY
Ph: +64 3 687 2600
WEST COAST
Ph: +64 3 768 1160
Health Promoting Schools Magazine
Issue 54
Traditional Ki O Rahi field opened at Mairehau High School
The Hauora Council at Mairehau High School decided back in 2015 to embark on a field rejuvenation project to increase their community wellbeing, belonging, cohesion, and school pride. At the heart of the project was the establishment of a traditional, living Ki O Rahi field – a first for the whole of the South Island!
The field was officially opened by the principal Mr Romana, and Whaea Dayna Napa on 7th April 2017.
Water-only Schools Toolkit
This toolkit has been developed for schools to use as a quick and easy guide to how to become water-only.
The toolkit contains information and resources to support your school along the way.
- Order your copy of the Water-only Schools Toolkit.
- Download a copy of the Water-only Schools Toolkit – if you are outside our geographical area.
Healthy Events and Fundraisers: A Guide for School and Community Organisers
This booklet is designed to help you, your school and your community, create a food and drink environment that encourages making the healthy choice the easy choice.
The guide provides sample food and nutrition policies for events and schools as well as ideas for healthy prizes, kai, products to sell and activities to do.
- Order your copy of Healthy Events and Fundraisers.
- Download a copy of Healthy Events and Fundraisers – if you are outside our geographical area.