Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) and Nova Scotia Health (NSH) Public Health Central Zone are committed to championing  Healthy School Communities to enhance student well-being and learning.  Together we work to champion health enhancing policies and support initiatives in our schools that promote health and access to health services for students.  Student health and academic achievement exist hand in hand and ultimately we promote health to facilitate engagement in education and successful learning.  

The Healthy School Communities Team is made up a variety of health and education professionals including Health Promoters, Nutritionists, Youth Engagement Coordinators, Youth Health Centre Coordinators, Dental Hygienists, Teachers, Content Consultants, Managers and more!  

For more information on Healthy School Communities, contact:

• Halifax Regional Centre for Education, 33 Spectacle Lake Drive, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X7  Tel: 902-464-2000

• Nova Scotia Health - Public Health, 7 Mellor Ave, Unit 5, Dartmouth, NS B3B 0E8  Tel: 902-481-5800