Enter to win a free Home Activity Kit from WITS Programs today!

Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Valley schools - please contact me to find out about participating in this years' Healthy School Communities Certification!

IT'S THE FINAL DAY TO REGISTER for our virtual Newcomer Orientation Workshop: for families who have school-aged children, are new to Burnaby, and want to learn more about ELL programs and supports on Thursday, November 19 from 10am to 12pm. To register: ow.ly/UeTT50CotOV

Sleep has a significant impact on our mental physical well-being. If you or someone you know is experiencing poor-quality sleep, check out this resource I created for DASH BC and try some of our tips to improve your sleep hygiene!

After years of borrowing a drum from other schools, Indigenous students BBY South Secondary have made one. Elder Phillip Gladue guided the students and worked to empower each of them through a connection with cultural teachings. Learn more: ow.ly/PJSk50CCin5 Indigenous Education Burnaby Schools (SD41)

Conversations about the events at the Capitol are happening all over the country. Here are some resources to help. #edchat #teachertwitter weareteachers.com/resources-for-…

Another resource on the Canadian #HealthySchoolsAlliance site: The research of Dr. Kate Storey (SIRCLE Lab) highlights the essential conditions necessary for taking a comprehensive school health (CSH) approach to well-being. bit.ly/3baWkHw

🔊Hey #HSCertES schools, past & present!🔊 Would you like to have a say in some of the updates we are thinking about to streamline HS Certification for the 2021/22 school year? Oh, and you have a chance to win 1 of 10 $20 gift cards to Chapters/Indigo! bit.ly/2Q8cj15

REMINDER TO DRIVERS: Starting Monday, March 29, changes to school zone times in City of Burnaby begin. NEW: School zone speeds of 30km/hour apply 7am - 10pm on school days. Learn more: ow.ly/dzQq50DXC4n

The #YCP is a growing movement of young people under 18 who are speaking up for their rights – and sharing their views with parliamentarians. Youth who want to advocate for their peers can apply. Deadline is May 23. Sign up here: bit.ly/3dqC1qV

Relationships matter & we thank the teachers & school staff who build these connections with students every day. Teens who have good, supportive relationships with their teachers enjoy better health as adults. bit.ly/3f4va5J #EducationWeek #MentalHealthWeek

Still thinking about yesterday's Expo Mini Series, Promoting outdoor play in schools and communities? Me too! We will be sharing a few more resources through the week. Check out 7 Tips for Moving Learning Outside edutopia.org/video/7-tips-m…

In case you missed it...Check out this great new resource from our colleagues at CASS. It's full of good practices and wise advice -perfect for building your SWB plan. Find it at K12StaffWellbeing.ca/workplace-well… #StaffWellbeing

Our #CompassionateSystems practitioners in #BritishColombia continue to lead powerful work in integrating systemic approaches across #K12 #education, particularly in improving #staffwellness

ICYMI: Youth & their caregivers in BC have faster, easier access to mental health & substance use services and supports through the new Foundry app. Co-created by youth for youth, the app offers youth & caregivers access through mobile or online foundrybc.ca/virtual

It's time to do things differently! Move from one-off health-related activities towards a comprehensive, system-wide approach to creating an environment that supports well-being across all schools. Read more: bit.ly/3jN08DE #HealthySchoolStandards

Have you registered for the PHE Conference with Douglas College this Friday? I will be presenting on Promoting Mental Wellbeing in School Communities. Hope to see you there!

ICYMI: Every March during National Nutrition Month the FNHA launches our interactive wellness initiative: the “Food is Medicine" challenge. We encourage you to join this initiative and to get your friends, family, and co-workers to join, too! fnha.ca/about/news-and…