Jamaica Moves in Schools supports school communities to make movement, healthy choices and well-being part of everyday school life.
Jamaica Moves in Schools is a collaborative health-and-education initiative designed to strengthen healthy lifestyle practices among students and create school environments that support well-being. It promotes increased physical activity, healthier food choices, greater awareness of NCD risk and a whole-school approach to health.
The programme recognises that healthy students are better positioned to participate, learn and develop. It also recognises that school health is not the responsibility of students alone: policies, staff practices, food environments, physical spaces, families, health services and community partnerships all contribute.
A healthy school makes movement, nutritious food and drink, and practical health education part of everyday learning. It creates a safe, inclusive environment where students feel supported and can access school-linked health services or appropriate referrals.
Strong relationships among students, staff, families, health services and the wider community help sustain this approach, backed by school leadership and policies that put health and well-being into daily practice.
Practical guidance for canteens and tuck shops on serving balanced meals.
Take a walk through a Jamaica Moves in Schools session and see how physical activity, nutrition and wellness are built into the school day.
Exercise and physical activity have been a focus of the Ministry for some time. See how Jamaica Moves is being rolled out in schools across the island.
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National School Moves Day is a flagship observance under Jamaica Moves in Schools. It encourages schools across Jamaica to dedicate time to structured physical activity and to demonstrate creative, inclusive ways to integrate movement into school life.
Bring students, teachers, staff and families together through games, dance, sport, active breaks and inclusive movement activities. Use the day as a starting point for regular movement throughout the school year.
Contact HPE or your Regional Health Authority to register your school’s interest, ask about current planning resources and connect with the health-promotion team in your region. Identify a school wellness focal point to help coordinate participation.
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