As a Health Promoting School at Scoil Phobail Bhéara we aim to:
- Foster the healthy development of the whole school community
- Provide a framework for developing health promotion initiatives in a way that supports and enhances the implementation of the curriculum
- Support the planning, implementation and evaluation of health-related activities under school self-evaluation, school development planning processes
- Enhance the links between school and the communities.
- Health Promoting School Framework
In a Health Promoting School:
- Everyone in the school setting is valued
- Self-esteem is fostered
- Fairness and tolerance are evident
- People experiencing difficulties are supported
- Communication is open and transparent
- Effort is recognised
- Uniqueness and difference are respected
- Conflict is handled constructively
- Initiative and creativity are encouraged
- Social, moral and civic values are promoted
- Students’ emotional, psychological and physical well-being is promoted