Schools and Daycare Centres
Services for Schools
Workshops in the Schools
Elementary and secondary schools can ask the Centre francophone to organize activities and make health awareness presentations for their students.
In the elementary grades, presentation topics can be the prevention of tobacco use, nutrition, physical education, and health.
In the secondary grades, topics can include the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, violence, nutrition and body image.
Information: Tel. 416-922-2672 Ext. 278.
Personal Space Program
This is a prevention program delivered in the schools to children in Grades 3 to 6.
The program objectives are to help children:
- recognize abusive situations
- develop techniques for controlling their emotions
- develop positive strategies for managing difficult situations
- develop the necessary knowledge and skills to seek assistance
- broaden their support network
The program includes a workshop for school staff followed (the same week) by workshops for the children with qualified workshop leaders.
Information: Sylvie Gauthier, Community Health Worker, 416-922-2672, Ext. 223.