Doug Jordan is a Physical Education / Environmental Outdoor Education Teacher, and the Health Initiatives Learning Leader at Bishop Pinkham. When not in the building he will be on one of his bikes in the mountains year round, or on his skis in search of the elusive powder!
On March 18 students at Bishop Pinkham Middle School took part in a Health & Wellness Morning. This coincided with all of our Grade 9 students taking part in the PARTY Program. Grade specific learning opportunities were put together by staff that complemented the Health Curriculum. This is the third year we have be providing this to our students. This year was quite dynamic, and varied from grade to grade. Grade 5's had speakers talk to them about their careers, and also did a session that focused on goal setting and hope. Grade 6's rotated through two sessions that looked at the benefits and examples of leading an Active Healthy Lifestyle and Nutritional Awareness. Gr 7's also rotated through two sessions. One that had them listen and ask questions to a panel of speakers on their respective careers. Followed by each student creating their own personalized Vision Board. Lastly our Grade 8’s had the opportunity to go through two of the following five session topics: Body Image & the Media, Drug Awareness, Compassion, Presentation from Calgary Mental Health, and Nutrition. (174)
At Bishop Pinkham we follow a Comprehensive School Health Model in providing our students the information and skills they need moving forward in their schooling and their lives. In our case it takes a whole school. The students, staff, administration, and outside supports like our school nurse to provide these types of days so that all can see the benefits of a Healthy Active Lifestyle.
Doug Jordan is a Physical Education / Environmental Outdoor Education Teacher, and the Health Initiatives Learning Leader at Bishop Pinkham. When not in the building he will be on one of his bikes in the mountains year round, or on his skis in search of the elusive powder!
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4/16/2015 02:27:00 pm
As someone who had a hand in helping teach this integrated Health method I can attest to how effective and, in most cases, fun it is for teachers and students alike. Tons of learning can go on when you have a group studying a special topic for a day. Keep up the great work Bishop Pinkham crew.
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