“Health Promoting School can be characterised as a school constantly strengthening its capacity as a healthy setting for living, learning and working. “

St Oliver’s National School decided to become involved in the HPS Initiative in October 2015 in order to formalise our commitment to health. Through our involvement with the HSE Health Promotion Department we hope to bring this health promoting commitment to a new level.  St Oliver’s N.S school as a health promoting school is one in which the Board of Management, Staff, students, parents and relevant agencies work together in a planned way to promote the health of everyone in the school community.

Who is involved?

• The children
• The HPS Working Group
• The school community
• Staff
• Parents

Aims

• We aim to achieve a coordinated approach to social, emotional, physical and environmental needs
• Pupils self-esteem will be raised
• All concerned will have a better understanding of the school’s health aims.
• Relationships within the school will be enhanced
• There will be involvement of parents
• The physical environment of the school will be improved
• Involving pupil participation and empowerment
• Collaborating with parents/guardians and the wider community
• Seeking continuous improvement through ongoing monitoring and evaluation
• Setting realistic goals built on accurate data and sound evidence