School-aged Children and Teens
Healthy kids learn better. Education helps children grow into healthy adults. A healthy school is a place that supports the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of the whole school community. This works best when administrators, teachers, support staff, students, family, and community partners work together to improve health for all.
Lakelands Public Health's School Health Team is here to support healthy school communities to be healthy schools in Peterborough, Haliburton County, Northumberland and the City of Kawartha Lakes. Our team of public health nurses and health promoters uses a comprehensive healthy schools approach to help address the needs of children, youth and families. This approach is outlined in the Foundations for a Healthy School Framework and is known worldwide as the "Health Promoting Schools Approach".
Together, let's make schools a healthy place for students to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
Child Hearing and Vision
Lakelands Public Health can enjoy life fully when they have good hearing and vision. Getting help early for concerns with hearing and vision is key to a child's success.
Child Speech and Language
By the time most children are four years old, they can communicate well with others. Helping your child develop speech and language skills is important. These skills make it easier to make friends, learn to read, and do well in school and life.
Dental Health in Schools
Lakelands Public Health's Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants visit elementary schools every year to give free oral health screenings to students in kindergarten and grade two. At some schools, we may also screen students in other grades.
Immunization and Vaccines
Make sure your child has all the required vaccines needed to attend school. In Ontario, the law called the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) says that all students must be fully vaccinated to attend school. Parents are responsible for making sure their child’s immunization record is up-to-date with Lakelands Public Health.
Starting School - Get Ready for Kindergarten
Kindergarten is a special and exciting time in your child’s life. It is normal for both children and parents to have a mix of emotions about starting school.
School is a place where children play, learn and grow in social,
emotional and academic ways. Learn about how to prepare for a healthy start to kindergarten!
Areas of Student and School Well-Being
Lakelands Public Health is dedicated to fostering a healthy and safe environment for all students. We encourage a comprehensive approach that covers various aspects of well-being, to ensure that each student has the chance to thrive physically, emotionally, and socially.
School Nutrition Programs
Lakelands Public Health believes that feeding young minds and bodies is very important for learning, growth, and play. Our team works to provide parents, caregivers, and educators with the knowledge and resources they need to ensure children get the nutrients and energy required to thrive.
Contact Our Team
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