StudentsWantPhysicalActivitytoSupportTheirMentalHealth&Wellbeing!

Thanks to all the students who answered this year’s Health Action Team Student Survey! The results are in: physical activity to help your mental health and wellbeing through recess, PE classes (AKA, gym class), and cocurricular clubs and activities are a priority in Middle School.

Grade 8 Health Action Team 2023

Jahmai A, Saejin Y, Sean Q, Namir S, and Ismael E

Health Schools Certification

An amazing year for the Health Action Team as they moved up a level from last year to earn themselves a SILVER Certification from the nationally-recognized program, Healthy Schools Certification Program. The team would like to share some of their key learnings from supporting student Mental

“I have learned that mental health is just as important as your physical health. Our team has been mainly focusing on mental health because sometimes your mental health is overlooked Being on this team and creating a further understanding of your mental wellbeing helped me appreciate all the effort the school has been putting toward your mental health I am very proud of the teamwork I and my peers have developed along the way During the beginning of the year, we weren’t as strong of a team as we are now, and we always remind each other to complete the homework, when a meeting was canceled, and when a meeting was scheduled I have had fun creating assignments with all of them and hope to do so in the future ”

“Something I learned is that you should take care of your mental health and never ignore it I also saw that creating events can be joyful for the students, especially the younger ones. I am most proud of myself for learning new information about mental health and how it's an important subject. I also am proud of myself for working with new people and doing it well ”

“One key thing that I learned from being in this in-school club is that your mental health is no joke and could change you physically and mentally You should always take breaks, listen to some music, and do something to relax your mind instead of making your mind go bonkers What I am most proud of is getting the opportunity to join the Health Action Team along with the other four people Another thing I am proud of is learning so many mental mind twisters and also creating my own which I actually do about twice a week ”

Be mindful of your mental and physical health this summer and comeback in September stronger and healthier than ever!

“Something important that I learned is that you should always take care of your mental health and never neglect it. I also saw that creating fun and joyful events for students often makes their day and brings a positive impact on them. I am most proud of myself for learning lots of new information about mental health I also am proud of myself for working with others and making new friends ”

THE HEALTH ACTION TEAM NEEDS YOU!

Feeling inspired by all the great things the Health Action Team has accomplished this year! Well here’s your chance (2nd chance - actually) to sign up for the HAT 2023-2024! Send Mr. Verbeek - verbeema@hsc.on.ca - an email by June 1st with a short paragraph about why you’d like to join the HAT --- and what initiatives you’d like to see in the Middle School for next year --- to be considered for this student leadership team