National healthy schools week

October 6-10, 2025

SAVE THE DATE!

October 6-10, 2025

National Healthy Schools Week is an annual event in October to prioritize, plan, and engage your school community in Healthy School conversations at the start of the school year. This week is meant to be tailored to your unique school community, giving you the opportunity to identify opportunities most relevant in your context.

Engage students, staff, and community members in conversation, experiential learning, and action planning to support the well-being of your school community throughout the entire year.

In connection with National Healthy Schools Week, register your school in the Healthy Schools Recognition Program.  

The Healthy Schools Recognition Program is a national, self-directed, step-based program that promotes strengthening health initiatives that can influence student belonging, school connectedness, and health and well-being. This program empowers schools with flexibility and ownership by providing tools, tips, and prompts that support the development of a unique, personalized Healthy Schools journey.  

Registration for the Healthy Schools Recognition Program opens Monday, September 15th! Find out more about what you need to register. 

Coming soon! Toolkits for National Healthy Schools Week (NHSW) 2025 will be available shortly.

Register for the Healthy Schools Recognition Program! 

(registration opens September 15, 2025) 

SAMPLE ACTIVITIES

As the third annual National Healthy Schools Week (NHSW) kicks off, the Canadian Healthy Schools Alliance has sample activities for educators and schools to utilize as they explore one or many different health topics related to health and well-being. Schools and educators are encouraged to choose health topic(s) and activities that best suit your school’s needs during NHSW. These may include, but are not limited to:

  • Physical Activity

  • Mental Health

  • Injury Prevention

  • Food Literacy

  • Substance Use

  • Growth and Development

This year’s NHSW sample activities cover each of the six health topics and are split into grade grouping: K-3, 4-6, and 7-12. Adapt and/or adjust the activities as needed, depending on the age, stage, and needs of students.

Please note: this is not an exhaustive list of activities nor health topics. If your school has identified a different health topic to focus on, please explore that! Stay safe, have fun, and review PHE Canada’s STEP Framework for creating a more inclusive experience for learners while exploring the health topics and engaging in activities. 

Download the activities