Our webinar panelists still have so many insights to share! 🤯 ⁠ ⁠ We've collected more tips from our experts on building culturally responsive physical activity spaces beyond the classroom: https://bit.ly/3T84aKq

Avec l'effervescence de la Coupe du monde, nous avons demandé à Andrea Haefele, consultante du curriculum d'EPS chez Ophea, quels seraient ses « 11 de départ » (des ressources Ophea !) pour un nouveau membre du personnel enseignant👩‍🏫 Découvrez-les sur Ophea.net 💻

With World Cup excitement all around us we asked Ophea’s H&PE Curriculum Consultant, Andrea Haefele what would her starting 11 (Ophea resources!) be for a first year teacher 👩‍🏫 Explore these resources on Ophea.net 💻 #NewTeacher #ProfessionalLearning

Some great tips for water safety this summer!

The Ophea team is a family and we sure are glad that it is! How would you describe the Ophea team in one word? Drop it in the comments below ⬇️ #Team #Family #Support

Campfire safety 🔥🪵 Never use flammable liquids to start a fire. Keep flammable items at least 2 m away, never leave a fire unattended and make sure the ashes are cool before you leave. Learn more: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer-sports/camping-and-hiking/ #TurnSafetyOn

Our panelists had so many insights to share we ran out of time in our webinars! 🤯 We've collected more tips on creating gender-inclusive spaces for physical activity here ➡️ https://ophea.net/rethinking-gender-inclusive-spaces-physical-activity

Nos experts avaient tellement d'idées à partager que nous avons manqué de temps lors de nos webinaires ! 🤯 Nous avons rassemblé ici d'autres conseils pour créer des espaces d'activité physique inclusifs pour tous ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vesvLT

Heading camping or hiking? 🏕️ Arrive with enough daylight to set up safely and check for hazards like broken glass, poison ivy, bee hives and biting insects. Stay safe: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/summer-sports/camping-and-hiking/ #TurnSafetyOn

💙⚾️Jays Care Foundation & Ophea share a common goal of supporting inclusive physical activity opportunities that enhance a sense of belonging 🏆Congratulations Village Union, Dr. CF Cannon, Glen St, Mary Street, & West Lynde in the Durham District School Board for receiving the All-Star Series Grant!

How are you taking care of yourself this summer?

Let’s look at how immunization keeps you in good health | infographic from Immunize Canada | immunize.ca/sites/default/f... #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized

Canadian Injury Prevention Day (#CIPD) is all about preventing injury and keeping everyone safe. To celebrate CIPD, submit a modification to an #OPASSE standard; submissions are accepted until July 15th! 🔗 https://safety.ophea.net/form/modify-the-safety-standards

La Journée canadienne de prévention des blessures #JCPB a pour objectif de prévenir les blessures et d'assurer la sécurité de tous. Pour célébrer cette journée, proposez une modification d'une norme #NSOAPE avant le 15 juillet. 🔗 https://securite.ophea.net/form/modifier-les-normes-de-securite

How would you describe yourself as a student in one word? Drop it in the comments ⬇️ Interested in hearing more student stories? Subscribe to Gym Shorts wherever you listen to podcasts, season 1 is out now: https://bit.ly/4vGhDYs

Thank you to the Jays Care Foundation for inviting Ophea Ambassador Nancy Z and her school to attend the Affiliate Schools All Star Series at Rogers Centre this year! ⚾ Interested in becoming a Jays Care Affiliate School? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eOcciO

Gen Z social media takeover‼️ At Ophea, we love spending time outdoors whenever we can. What outdoor activity are you most looking forward to doing this summer? Drop it in the comments ⬇️ ☀️ #Summer #Outside #SummerActivity

The Ophea team and board of directors all wish you a happy last day of school, graduation and summer! ☀️ #Classof2026 #SummerIsHere

Toute l'équipe et le conseil d'administration d'Ophea vous souhaitent une excellente dernière journée d'école, une belle remise des diplômes et un bel été ! ☀️ #Promotion2026 #L'étéestlà

Le programme « Les Ailes de la Santé » à Crosby Heights s'est achevé par un pique-nique « Apportez votre couverture » ! Merci à @aircanada.bsky.social pour son soutien, au personnel pour sa confiance, ainsi qu'aux élèves pour avoir montré la voie. Passez un bel été ! @yrdsb.bsky.social

Wings of Health at Crosby Heights recently came to a close with a Bring Your Own Blanket picnic! Thank you @aircanada.bsky.social for supporting this work, to the staff for your trust and enthusiasm, & to the students for leading the way. Wishing you a wonderful summer! @yrdsb.bsky.social

A great way to get ready for summer!

Ophea’s staff meeting at Variety Village was a huge success! Watch our recap to learn more about all the fun we had😊 #StaffMeeting #InPerson #OpheaAward

Ophea & APPLE Schools pilot project update! School Health Facilitator Cheryl continues to create meaningful learning opportunities, including extending the experience into a delicious salad party where Ss can celebrate & enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of their learning🥗🌿

“At Knowledge Network, Indigenous brilliance shines on” - www.thetyee.ca/Presents/202... - #KnowledgeSharing #IndigenousKnowledge #NIHM2026

La Journée nationale des peuples autochtones est l’occasion d’apprendre et d’agir. Découvrez la stratégie nationale du Cercle Sportif Autochtone pour favoriser la participation significative des peuples autochtones dans le sport : https://fr.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/national-strategy

#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay is an opportunity to learn, reflect, & take action. The Aboriginal Sport Circle's National Strategy provides a framework for advancing meaningful participation for Indigenous Peoples in sport. Learn more: https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/national-strategy

Le témoignage Écoles saines de ce mois-ci nous vient de l’école catholique Our Lady of Lourdes. Icit, le changement a été le fruit d'un effort collectif. Découvrez-en plus sur l’école sur notre blog ! https://bit.ly/4vTPOvd

This month’s Healthy Schools Story is from Hamilton's Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School. Teachers, admin, students & community members are working together to address specific health priorities for the school. Read about the impact of their work in our blog! https://bit.ly/4a9uEAW

It's not too late! Submissions to modify the Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education (OPASSE) are accepted until July 15th, 2026!⁠ ⁠ Learn more and submit a request to add an activity or modify an existing activity in OPASSE: https://safety.ophea.net/form/modify-the-safety-standards

Il n'est pas trop tard! Les demandes pour modifier les⁠ Normes de sécurité de l'Ontario pour l'activité physique en éducation sont acceptées jusqu'au 15 juillet! ⁠ Soumettez une demande de modification/d'ajout des NSOAPE: https://securite.ophea.net/form/modifier-les-normes-de-securite

Our webinar with Canadian Women & Sport last month: Creating Welcoming Movement Spaces: Supporting Body Confidence and Menstrual Health in School Physical Education, Intramurals and Sport was inspiring! Check out this link to watch it back: https://youtu.be/Bh0v-wa0ClM?si=5rjQPUPEPzq5gDho

As we welcome the more relaxed days of summer, all that unstructured time creates new worry for parents. Will the kids expect to log a lot more hours playing Minecraft or going down a TikTok rabbit hole? And will the household turn into a war zone over screen time?

🌟It’s time for Ophea’s monthly Sector Spotlight! 🌟 This month, meet MLSE LaunchPad, Canada’s premier living lab for youth Sport for Development. ⁠ 🔗 Learn more about MLSE LaunchPad: https://ophea.net/mlse-launchpad ⁠ #InclusionMatters #HealthyCommunities

🌟Il est temps pour les Pleins feux d’Ophea!🌟Ce mois-ci, rencontrez MLSE LaunchPad, le principal laboratoire vivant au Canada voué au sport comme levier de développement chez les jeunes. ⁠ 🔗 Apprenez-en plus au sujet de MLSE LaunchPad: https://ophea.net/fr/mlse-launchpad

Des modèles de plans de leçon sont ajoutés à la ressource La pédagogie sensible et adaptée à la culture en ÉPS. Ces modèles couvrent l'éducation physique et la vie saine et intègrent les principes du mouvement pour les personnes en situation de handicap: https://bit.ly/3PUCuYr

We’re thrilled to announce the addition of comprehensive lesson plans to our Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy in H&PE resource! These include content for physical education and healthy living, and embed disability-centred movement principles: https://bit.ly/4aeeS87

Always pay attention to the larger context! Our webinar with Canadian Women & Sport‘s webinar last month: From Awareness to Action: System changes to boost girls’ participation in physical activity, click the link below to watch! https://youtu.be/m55WbmrNI24?si=w9DKRDBS7ra5vvms&t=5

Joyeux #MoisDeLaFierté ! Dans l’esprit de la fierté, Ophea souhaite mettre en avant des organisations qui soutiennent les communautés 2SLGBTQIA+ dans la région du Grand Toronto (où se trouve également les bureaux d’Ophea !). Partagez-nous votre organisation 2SLGBTQIA+ préférée🌈

💫 Happy #PrideMonth! In the spirit of pride, Ophea would like to shout out some organizations supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities based in the GTA (where Ophea’s office is based too!). Share your favourite local 2SLGBTQIA+ organization below!🌈

When educators, parents, and caregivers have access to accurate information, it helps create supportive learning environments where students can thrive. Explore practical, evidence-based strategies in @sieccan.bsky.social's new toolkit: lnkd.in/g5QNY8dY #HealthEducation #SexualHealthEducation

Même but, différente approche. Juin est le Mois de la sensibilisation aux lésions cérébrales! Du Protocole en cas de commotion cérébrale des NSOAPE, au module d'apprentissage en ligne et de ressources additionelles, Ophea a ce qu'il vous faut: https://securite.ophea.net/commotions-cerebrales

Same goal, different approach. June is #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth and today, we are highlighting Ophea's Concussion Education resources! From the OPASSE Concussion Protocol, to an e-Learning Module and additional resources, Ophea has got you covered: https://safety.ophea.net/concussions

(le français suit) Some things are hard to beat!🤭 Happy National Health and Fitness Day! Swipe to find out what Ophea staff love more than anything else! What would be your pick? Share with us in the comments! #HealthyLiving #NationalHealthAndFitnessDay #KnowYourLimits

An important reminder as we head into summer! 🚲

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay! Across the MNO, climate action & environmental stewardship remain priorities through initiatives that support conservation, sustainability & community. Learn more about World Environment Day: ow.ly/c0ts50Z7jMO ow.ly/ERjA50Z7jMP

Une enseignante du @nearnorthdsb.bsky.social a expliqué comment les « Feel Good Fridays » ont renforcé le sentiment d'appartenance. Une des nombreuses initiatives ! Découvrez le Sommet sur le bien-être du à l'école secondaire Parry Sound : bit.ly/4nO3cOK

Robin Macdonald, an educator in @nearnorthdsb.bsky.social, shared how "Feel Good Fridays" helped build community. One of many health initiatives happening through the Healthy Schools Recognition Program! Read about Perry Sound High School's recent Self-Care Summit: bit.ly/3Rrssyl

Happy #NationalAccessAbilityWeek! Check out how our #EducatorsInAction (@amandaTLove11, Shani Polito, and Emilia Verdoliva) are bringing Ophea's Disability-Centred Movement: Supporting Inclusive Physical Education resource to life! Learn more: bit.ly/3V08fh1

#IndigenousHistoryAwarenessMonth is an opportunity to listen and learn, and these resources are a great starting point! outdoorlearning.com/indigenous-l...