Canadian Tire Jumpstart
KPDSB has had an on-going relationship with Jumpstart Charities which helps kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities. Our schools have received funding to support youth with our hockey academy, basketball, outdoor education, swimming and dancing. Individual students are also supported as part of this program that makes sure no one is left out. We appreciate this partnership for all students who need it!
OPHEA Healthy Schools
KPDSB remains committed to making our schools the healthiest places. We are the only board in Ontario to register all of our schools as a healthy school in 2018/19. This program celebrates and recognizes school communities for promoting and enhancing the health and well-being of students, school staff, and the broader community. We had all of our schools complete the program where we focused on healthy eating, physical activity, mental health, personal safety and injury prevention and improved physical literacy in HPE classes. Tyler Greenwood, a BBSS teacher was recognized with a special OPHEA award called the The Don Young Innovator Fund as he looked at health and physical education and mindfulness, as well as how to incorporate physical literacy into his classroom.
“For the second year in a row, all 20 schools in Keewatin Patricia District School have committed to making their school communities healthy and happier through Ophea’s Healthy Schools Certification! Since 2015, KPDSB has shown an inspiring dedication to comprehensive school health that is only possible through school and school board level leadership and action. They are one to watch when it comes to making positive change in their community.”
— Sarah Christie, Bilingual Projects Leader, OPHEA
