Learning Task 6: (p.11) Answer the questions on a paragraph form with 5-10 sentences. Why is it important for a student like you to have a healthy school environment? How can you benefit from this or how can this affect you? Enumerate examples and explain your answer.
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They protect children's health. They enhance learning. They are pleasant places to be. Finally, safe and healthy schools are often environmentally friendly schools, which use less energy, produce fewer pollutants, and model environmental responsibility for teachers and students.
Benefits of healthy schools
Comprehensive school health can effectively improve both health and education outcomes, and help students to be healthy, lifelong learners.
Healthy schools also support the development of many student competencies, such as critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, personal management, collaboration, and leadership.
What are the benefits for my school?Enhanced physical, mental and social health of the whole school communityImproved academic achievement for studentsDecreased behavioural issues in classroom and schoolyardHealthier positive attitudesEnhanced student engagementBetter school attendanceMore parent involvement in school activitiesHigher staff morale and productivity in a healthier, more productive workplaceImproved home, school and community partnershipsComplements your school improvement plansFacilitates implementation of Ministry of Education Policy/Program Memorandums