How can HSC funding be used?

1. SHEP (School Healthy Eating Programs- formally 'Breakfast Programs')

Food provision to students in the school environment, with a priority focus on breakfast provision.

Criteria:

• Food and beverages (only those that adhere to the Food and Nutrition Policy for Nova Scotia Public Schools)

• Supplies and equipment (no more than 10% of the total SHEP funding)

• Wages for program staff, honoraria for program volunteers and mileage reimbursement for program staff or volunteers.

Note: Once schools demonstrate that every student has access to a nutritious breakfast every school day, remaining SHEP funds can support other school-based healthy eating programs.

3. HSC (Healthy School Communities) funds:

• Leadership and partnership development

• Training

• Resources (e.g. equipment)

• Grants (grants to student groups, support for staff & student led projects related to health promotion) i.e. Positive Noise grants received by students can be topped up with HSC funding.

• Workshops & programs

• Human resources & honoraria

Unsure? Contact us with questions or ideas

Matthew Butler, Supervisor of School Support and Equity

E-mail: Matthew.Butler@avrce.ca Phone: 902-538-4745

Emma Van Rooyen, School Health Promoter

E-mail: Emma.VanRooyen@nshealth.ca / evanrooyen@gnspes.ca Phone: 902-599-0350