NEWS RELEASE
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
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Students and staff at 90 Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools have earned Healthy Schools certifications from Ophea for the 2021-22 school year, more than half of the certifications earned throughout the province.
SCDSB schools earned 52 gold, 24 silver, 12 bronze and two certifications.
The Healthy Schools certification program recognizes and celebrates school communities for promoting and enhancing the health and well-being of students, school staff and the broader community.
Participating schools complete the six-step Healthy Schools process, which aligns with the Ministry of Education’s Foundations for a Healthy School resource. Through a point-based system, schools plan their Healthy Schools process over the course of the school year, outlining the steps needed to achieve certification and apply to be certified as a gold, silver or bronze.
Eight Orillia schools won gold medals: Orillia Secondary School, Twin Lakes Secondary School, Brechin Public School, Couchiching Heights Public School, Lions Oval Public School, Orchard Park Public School, Severn Shores Public School and Uptergrove Public School.
View the full list of SCDSB Healthy Schools certifications.
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