School Health Policy

 

 

School Health Policy

I. Philosophy
To ensure that students grow healthily in body, mind, and spirit within a safe and supportive environment.
 
II. Objectives
To establish a comprehensive framework for promoting health in schools that assists in:
  1. Developing healthy lifestyle habits among students, fostering positive life perspectives and values, acquiring practical life skills, and learning techniques to resist temptation.
  2. Encouraging staff to pay attention to their own health and to understand, implement, and promote various health policies.

 

 
III. Policy Content
  1. Establish a Health Campus Committee to participate in and formulate directions for health education promotion, continuously seeking relevant information and consulting with individuals from various sectors through different channels.
  2. Based on the current status of the school, establish health policies covering the following areas:
  • Healthy Eating
  • Student Health Care
  • Infectious Disease Management
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Crisis Management
  • Addressing Violence and Bullying (Harmonious Campus)
  • Environmental Health
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Drug Abuse Prevention
  • Equal Opportunities Legislation
  • Promotion of Sports
  • Policy Against Sexual Harassment

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Overview of Health Campus Activities

Health Ambassadors

Health Ambassadors are nominated by teachers to participate in daily school activities and health training programs, primarily assisting in the promotion of health activities on campus. Their responsibilities include:

  • Recording the number of students bringing healthy snacks to school.
  • Stamping students who consume fruits and vegetables during lunch.
  • Promoting information about healthy foods and fruits.
  • Assisting teachers in conducting health-related quizzes and fruit month booth activities.
  • Monitoring the weight of students' backpacks.
  • Helping students use various sports equipment during breaks.

Health Ambassadors promote positive values and healthy living information to their peers through various methods and channels.

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Eye and Spine Exercises

To alleviate eye fatigue and stretch muscles, Health Ambassadors lead eye and spine exercises before classes and during assembly periods.

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Healthy Snacks and Fruit Month To encourage students to bring healthy snacks, Health Ambassadors monitor the snacks brought to school to ensure they meet health guidelines. This year, Fruit Day will include a series of promotional activities, coloring contests, and the creation of fruit boxes to enhance students' awareness of healthy foods. Click here to enter the album

Backpack Weight Monitoring

Heavy backpacks can cause physical fatigue in students. According to the Hong Kong Department of Health, children should not carry backpacks exceeding 15% of their body weight for extended periods. This year, Health Ambassadors will conduct backpack weight monitoring activities on various floors in the morning to assess the weight of students' backpacks and teach those with heavy loads how to organize their bags. Click here to enter the album
 

School-Wide Health Program Booths

Diverse booths will be set up to promote information on mental health, nutritional health, physical activity, and social well-being, reminding students of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and further enhancing their health awareness.

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Eat Smart School Accreditation Scheme

Eat Smart School Accreditation Scheme (2022-2025)

Eat Smart School Accreditation has been extended for one year due to the pandemic.(Certification letter)