APPLE Schools and mentor Tina Skakun were highlighted in the Northern Lights Public Schools Shining Star article for January 2024. Health Champion Jackie Routhier, from our APPLE Allies school, Learn Together Anywhere (part of the Northern Lights School Division), has been instrumental in incorporating partnerships into their wellness journey. This year, she has successfully secured several grants.
The school’s action plan focuses on providing students with opportunities to connect in person, engage in land-based learning, and deepen their understanding of Indigenous perspectives. APPLE Schools encouraged their application for the Jumpstart grant, which has significantly supported these initiatives. All activities mentioned in the article are aligned with the school’s action plan for the year, underscoring the vital role partnerships play in creating opportunities for schools, as highlighted by the Comprehensive School Health model and the Eight Essential Conditions.