Ophea

To all our new followers, hello, we are Ophea! We are a not-for-profit organization with a vision for healthy schools & communities!😄 --- À tous nouveaux abonnés, salut, nous sommes Ophea, une organisation caritative animé par la vision de communautés scolaires saines!😄

October is 2SLGBTQ+ History Month. In 2016, the MNO Annual General Assembly passed a resolution calling for a provincial Two-Spirit/LGBTQIA+ Working Group, laying the foundation for the MNO Two-Spirit Council. Learn more about the MNO Two-Spirit Council: https://bit.ly/3Uil1uT

For many schools, fall is full of exciting opportunities to engage the wider school community, promote physical and emotional well-being, and encourage school belonging. Share pictures of your fall events with us via DM this week to be featured on our Fall Events Roundup, shared on our socials!

L'automne offre de nombreuses occasions passionnantes de mobiliser l'ensemble de la communauté scolaire, et de promouvoir le bien-être physique et émotionnel. Partagez avec nous cette semaine des photos de vos événements d'automne par MP afin qu'elles soient mises en avant dans nos réseaux sociaux.

What if we started by re-imagining what’s possible? The next episode of #GymShorts will feature Dr. Sasha Gollish, who shares the challenges and successes she experienced associated with sport throughout her life. Listen to Sasha's story this Tuesday: https://bit.ly/4zTpXpt

Don't forget - our Healthy Schools Recognition Program webinar is tomorrow evening! @phecanada.bsky.social Register: https://bit.ly/4z3C9E4 N'oubliez pas : notre webinaire du Programme de reconnaissance des écoles saines a lieu demain soir ! Inscrivez-vous : https://bit.ly/4eKtvSu

Happy International Pronouns Day! Using people’s correct pronouns is one easy way you can support our LGBTQ+ community every single day. Learn more: https://www.hrc.org/resources/why-we-ask-each-other-our-pronouns

On this episode, we meet Jennie, a longtime French educator who shares how her students supported building her confidence, helping her to grow as a coach. Gym Shorts is available on all podcast platforms: https://ophea.net/professional-learning/gym-shorts-podcast-ophea

We're thrilled to share that #GrowingHealthyPlaces is expanding to Thunder Bay! Excited to work with Thunder Bay District Health Unit, Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board & @lakeheaduniversity.bsky.social. @880cities.bsky.social @novonordisk.bsky.social Learn More:https://bit.ly/3VOxV4t

La stratégie d’Ophea rend les écoles aussi saines que possible. Chaque élève devrait grandir dans un environnement sain quels que soient son profil et son lieu de résidence. Découvrez comment nous ouvrons la voie à un avenir plus sain pour les communautés scolaires:https://ophea.net/fr/propos-ophea

Ophea’s strategy is focused on elevating schools to be the healthiest places possible. We believe every student should grow up in a healthy environment, regardless of who they are or where they live. Learn how we're building healthier possibilities for school communities: https://ophea.net/about-us

(2/2) Les « Principes directeurs pour les programmes intra-muros » d'Ophea servent de fondement pour l’examen d’un programme intra-muros qui reconnaît les pratiques axées sur l’équité et l’appartenance. Accéder à notre ressource complète: bit.ly/481RZCY

(1/2) What does a quality intramural actually look like? Ophea's Guiding Principles to Intramurals provide a foundation to review an intramural program that recognizes equity-centred practices and promotes a sense of belonging. Access our complete resource: https://bit.ly/4dG14ot

Que souhaitez-vous apprendre cet automne? Notre série de webinaires a tout pour vous plaire ! Inscrivez-vous à un seul webinaire ou participez à la série complète :https://bit.ly/4hQSTs1

What do you want to learn about this fall? Our FREE #WebinarSeries has it all! Choose one or register for them all: https://bit.ly/4jjNURI

Métis youth ages 11–14 are invited to Shrinking Sun, a virtual camp exploring Métis history, culture and food preservation skills. Space is limited so register today! Apply: ow.ly/3cC050ZXGPo

There is still plenty of time left to nominate a social worker or frontline worker you know who embodies love, courage, respect, & dedication for the Mary Teegee Caring Award, in support of First Nations children & youth in care 💜 Learn more about eligibility & nomination: https://ow.ly/jtj950ZXbUW

#VaccineLiteracy is key to making informed health choices!

Season Two of #GymShorts has arrived! 🎉🎧 Today, we hear from Andrea, who shares how being passionate about both athletics and the arts left her torn between two worlds. Subscribe to Gym Shorts on any podcast platform: https://bit.ly/4hNov08

The Healthy Schools Recognition Program (HSRP) is intentionally designed to be flexible to suit a variety of school needs and objectives. To learn more about how the HSRP could be used in your school, visit https://healthyschools.ca/

#GymShorts Season 2 is coming NEXT WEEK & we couldn't be more excited! 🤩🎧 Tune in for a new co-host, all-new guests, & our new Short Shorts segment wherever you listen to podcasts. Video: Mike Meehan Media, Music: Nice Mosaics. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4yI8n7F #GymClass #HPE

À l'occasion de cette Semaine nationale des écoles saines, nous souhaitons mettre en avant notre programme de reconnaissance des écoles saines (SNES) et vous expliquer comment vous pouvez y participer ! Pour plus d’informations et pour commencer votre parcours, visitez healthyschools.ca/fr.

This National Healthy Schools Week, we want to highlight the Healthy Schools Recognition Program (#HSRecognition), and how you can get involved! For more information, and to begin your journey, visit healthyschools.ca

Movement can support both mental and physical wellbeing - and it can look different for everyone. Join Adult Mental Wellness Connection: Movement Matters on Oct. 14 from 6:00-7:30PM EDT to explore the connection between movement & mental health. Register: ow.ly/OBaE50ZV4cL

Happy #HealthySchoolsWeek! Join us in celebrating all the ways school communities uplift student well-being: https://bit.ly/4jGm3Lw --- Joyeuse #SemaineEcolesSaines! Rejoignez-vous pour célébrer les façons dont les communautés scolaires favorisent le bien-être des élèves : https://bit.ly/4huDQEa

Ophea was #OnTheMove with @brockuniversity @brockueducation at the Brock Faculty of Education, for our conference with their pre-service teachers! It was a great opportunity to share Ophea resources that can help teachers create meaningful, inclusive H&PE experiences for every student.

October and November offer plenty of conference and webinar opportunities around concussion and brain injuries. Check out our event listings to learn more: ccn-rcc.ca/en/events/

Le témoignage Écoles saines de ce mois-ci nous vient de l’école élémentaire Bennetto. Cette école a mis sur pied une initiative afin de favoriser l’inclusion pendant la récréation. Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre blog : https://bit.ly/4db15jY

This month’s Healthy Schools Story is from Bennetto Elementary School in Hamilton! Here, the Healthy Schools Team have established a student-led initiative to promote inclusion at recess. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hUaMG9 ⁠ ⁠

We put together some Frequently Asked Questions about our new H&PE elementary lesson plans including: - Who can use these resources - How the lesson plans are designed - How to access them Read the full FAQ and learn more about the #HPE new lesson plans: https://bit.ly/4hoWlKb

Nous avons rassemblé quelques questions concernant nos nouveaux plans de leçon d'ÉPS pour les écoles élémentaires : - Qui peut utiliser ces ressources ? - Comment ces plans de leçon sont-ils conçus ? - Comment y accéder ? Consultez l'intégralité de la FAQ : https://bit.ly/4AOBzeE

Today, September 30, is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day where we honour residential school Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, their families, and reflect on the lasting impacts of the residential school system.

Aujourd’hui est la #JournéeDeLaLoiDeRowan, une journée dédiée à la mémoire de Rowan Stringer, une joueuse de rugby décédée suite à multiples traumatismes crâniens, afin de sensibiliser la population aux commotions cérébrales🧠💜 Apprenez-en plus : https://bit.ly/4zsWcvx

On #RowansLawDay, we honour Rowan Stringer, a high school rugby player who died in 2013 as the result of multiple head injuries. This day was established in her memory to bring awareness to concussions and concussion safety. 🧠💜 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hop95p

Aujourd’hui, les bureaux d’Ophea seront fermés afin que notre personnel puisse réfléchir à l’histoire et aux répercussions des pensionnats autochtones et du colonialisme, ainsi qu’aux expériences des survivants. Consulter notre prise de position sur l’indigénéité en ÉPS: https://bit.ly/4jcouWf

The Ophea office will be closed today as our staff reflect on the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools, the experiences of Survivors and their families, and the impacts of colonialism on indigenous people. Access our position on indigeneity in H&PE here: https://ophea.net/positions

What do you think of Yumi and Andrea's #GymShorts gym equipment salad? 🥗🚴🏻‍♀️🏀🥎 Everyone has a different experience in physical education. Season 2 of #GymShorts is coming soon 🤩 Listen wherever you listen to your podcasts every Tuesday, starting October 13th: https://bit.ly/4zawWtP

During #ConcussionAwarenessWeek, the Rowan's Law Day Toolkit supports bringing concussion awareness in classrooms: https://bit.ly/4AJ8h11 --- La trousse de la Journée de la Loi Rowan offre des ressources pour aborder les #CommotionsCerebrales en classe:https://bit.ly/4hiixWm

Grâce aux commentaires de notre communauté, notre bulletin électronique eConnexion fera peau neuve cette année scolaire😊 Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui à l’eConnexion d’Ophea : https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/363B9EE26E1AC10F

Our Projects Assistant Yumi and our Health and Physical Education Curriculum Consultant Andrea are great actors! Thanks to feedback from the Ophea community, our eConnection has a new look and feel this school year! Sign up for Ophea’s e-newsletter today:https://bit.ly/4hNvnMk

Le saviez-vous ? Le choix du matériel peut avoir un impact sur les élèves. Nos plans de leçon en ÉPS ont été conçus selon une approche de « conception universelle de l'apprentissage » : l'inclusion y est donc intégrée d'emblée ! En savoir plus : https://bit.ly/4jtEG5c

#DYK how equipment choices can impact students? Andrea shares how thinking outside the box can make movement inclusive. Our H&PE Lesson Plans were created with a Universal Design for Learning approach, so inclusion is built in! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rzEkfI

🧡One final way to take part in Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: create a Heart Garden. Learn how to create a Heart Garden: https://ow.ly/LJ5K50ZGbkE Don't forget to join us on September 30th as we learn, reflect, and take action together for Orange Shirt Day!

Le 30 septembre marque la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation. Pour vous préparer, nous partageons une ressource élaborée en collaboration avec le Cercle Sportif Autochtone. Accédez à l’infographie et à une description détaillée: https://bit.ly/4xDqLNy

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In preparation, we are sharing our collaborative resource created with the Aboriginal Sport Circle. Access the infographic, a detailed description, and The Spirit of Sport – Active Together National Strategy: https://bit.ly/47dPixO

Les candidatures pour « Blue Jays dans les écoles, soutenu par Jays Care », sont désormais ouvertes ! Organisez gratuitement des activités extrascolaires de baseball dans votre école. Postulez : https://ophea.net/fr/blue-jays-dans-les-ecoles-soutenu-par-jays-care

Applications are now open for Blue Jays in Schools powered by Jays Care! Run free extracurricular baseball programming at your school - choose from four programs that bridge opportunity gaps facing various underserved communities. Apply online: https://ophea.net/blue-jays-schools-powered-jays-care

Ophea offers free GBVP resources to support building a future where consent is foundational to all relationships: https://bit.ly/4yP6pC6 Ophea offre des ressources gratuites de PVFG pour construire un avenir où le consentement est le fondement de toutes les relations: https://bit.ly/4cZH7J0

Schools are important spaces for supporting vaccine literacy. Learn about Ophea's collaboration with Parry Sound High School and how schools can strengthen understanding, trust, and engagement around vaccines as part of broader student health and well-being: https://bit.ly/4h1QsT4

L’école est un milieu important pour favoriser la littératie vaccinale. Ophea collabore avec l’école secondaire Parry Sound afin d’explorer comment les écoles peuvent accroître la compréhension, la confiance et la mobilisation entourant la vaccination : https://bit.ly/4AApCcq

Membres du personnel enseignant vous manquez de temps ? Nos nouveaux plans de leçon sont prêts à l'emploi avec: - Approche fondée sur la conception universelle de l'apprentissage - Liens avec le programme-cadre d’ÉPS - Exigences de sécurité conformes aux NSOAPE En savoir plus:https://bit.ly/4hxZJSP