"Schools can do more than any other institution in society to help young people live healthier, longer, more satisfying, and more productive lives."  -  Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development

Over the past three years, there has been a huge effort aimed at reversing the alarming rise in serious health concerns among the children of Newfoundland and Labrador. School communities have made great strides in establishing environments that encourage healthy, active living. To help in the planning of living healthy schools, the Joint Consortium for School Health has created a variety of tools to help Canadian schools create healthier environments.  Schools can assess the overall state of their environment and zero in on specific topics such as healthy eating, physical activity, or tobacco use.