Last updated: January 27, 2026

Looking to infuse wellness into your classroom, school, or school authority all year long? Watch this page for new resources, announcements, and tips for health-related theme days. We've got you covered!

Announcements:

  • Black History Month  

  • Virtual human rights field trips for your class 

  • Register for the Move Your Mood Family Challenge

  • ASCA awards of recognition: Nominate a school health champion today!

New resources:

  • Teaching Sexual Health updated resources  

  • Elementary School Injury Prevention Toolkit  

  • Choosing Quality School Health Guest Speakers new resource  

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Announcements

 

Black History Month

During the month of February, we take time to learn about the history of Black people. We also celebrate the many achievements and contributions that have helped shape Canada into the diverse and caring country it is today. 

This year’s theme is 30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries. We invite you to learn more about important moments in Black history in Canada, learn how they have helped build strong Black communities, and understand the positive impact they have had on our society. 

 

Virtual human rights field trips for your class 

Get your class ready to help make the future better! The Canadian Museum for Human Rights offers free programs in English and French for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 across Canada. Alberta classrooms can join fun and interactive virtual field trips that bring the museum right into the classroom. 

Museum staff lead students through the building virtually while guiding discussions and activities about human rights. To learn more or book a program, visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights School Programs. 

 

Register for the Move Your Mood Family Challenge

Looking for a fun way to strengthen connections and build healthy habits in your school community? This February, families across Alberta are invited to take part in the Move Your Mood Family Challenge. The challenge offers creative ideas for families to: Move together through fun physical activities, cook and eat together with healthy recipes, practice mindfulness and positive coping strategies, learn about the 40 Developmental Assets to help kids grow up great. By participating, families can explore new ways to support wellness and enjoy quality time together. 

You can still register today to complete weekly activities and be entered for a chance to win fun family prizes!

 

ASCA awards of recognition: Nominate a school health champion today! 

The Alberta School Councils’ Association (ASCA) is proud to present awards of recognition in support of school council efforts in Alberta.  

Parents and other caregivers play an important role in advancing school wellness. Is there a committed school health champion on your school council? Nominate them for an award of distinction. Does your school council go above-and-beyond to foster a healthy school community? Encourage ASCA to recognize their efforts through an award of merit. 

Complete an online nomination form before February 1! Go to albertaschoolcouncils.ca/school-councils/awards-of-recognition. 

         

   

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New resources

 

Teaching Sexual Health updated resources

Teaching Sexual Health is pleased to announce that a number of teaching and learning resources have been approved by the Minister of Education and Childcare for use in Alberta classrooms. The approved resources include the following learning activities, Kahoot quizzes and videos for use in multiple grades: 

 

Elementary School Injury Prevention Toolkit 

The Elementary School Injury Prevention Toolkit helps teachers teach students how to stay safe and avoid injuries, following the Alberta Education Curriculum. 

The toolkit is easy to use and flexible. Each module can be used on its own, so teachers can choose the safety topics that are most important for their students and school. The modules include information for teachers, links to the curriculum, learning goals, lesson ideas, activities for home and the community, quizzes, and more. 

 

Choosing Quality School Health Guest Speakers new resource

This new resource for choosing quality school health guest speakers helps school staff reflect on who they choose for speakers coming into their schools to share health information. Use these questions to guide discussions with leadership, colleagues, community partners, and potential guest speakers. They will help to assess the value, relevance, and possible risks of inviting a guest speaker into your school.

    

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Mark your calendar 

Taking part in health-related days, weeks, or month-long events is a great way to bring your school community together. These events can raise awareness of health topics and kick-start important conversations around wellness at school.

Be sure to connect health-related events back to the priorities, goals, and action plans in place in your school or school authority. Use the comprehensive school health framework to guide activities that are coordinated, meaningful, and likely to last.

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