By 2019, the district will enhance the use of resources and supports to improve the well-being of all learners and staff.
Strategies & Actions:
‘Build capacity to improve mental health supports’
- Designated a District Mental Health Lead;
- Developed and implemented a Mental Health Strategy;
- Provided staff training in the area of mental health;
- Supported student mental health programs (e.g., Sources of Strength; Kids Have Stress Too; Healthy Transitions);
- Conducted Autism Spectrum Disorder Pilots;
‘Increase opportunities to support and encourage creative expression, physical health and physical literacy’
- Implemented Daily Physical Activity;
- Increased funding for after-school sports;
- Targeted funding for the arts;
‘Develop and implement the well-being framework and School Well-Being Plans to enhance school climate’
- Distributed well-being kits and decision-making tool to all principals;
- Supported the development of a well-being goal in School Learning Plans for Student Achievement and Well-being.