Grade 5C

Health and Wellness

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The Healthy Food Checker makes choosing healthy, nutrient-rich foods easier; it

compares the nutrition information from a Nutrition Facts Table to the Alberta Nutrition Guidelines, and will put foods and drinks into one of three groups:

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• Choose Most Often

• Choose Sometimes

• Choose Least Often

 

The Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth help Albertans make healthier food and drink choices at home, at work and in public spaces like schools, childcare centres and recreation centres. The link below is to access more information on the above food checker to reference it as you consider packing or purchasing alunch.     https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/nutrition/Page13977.aspx

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Bullying

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Alberta Education defines “Bullying” as: “... a repeated and hostile or demeaning behaviour intended to cause

harm, fear or distress, including psychological harm or harm to a person's reputation. It often involves an

imbalance of social or physical power.” Bullying can take different forms:

• Physical

– pushing, hitting

• Verbal

– name calling, threats, put-downs

• Emotional/Social

– exclusion, rumors, extortion of money or possessions, intimidation

• Cyber

– using the computer or other technology to harass or threaten

 

Bullying is not a normal part of growing up and it does not build character. No one should have to put up with

bullying. Bullying is a learned behaviour –children and youth often learn bullying behaviours when they either

experience being bullied or see it happening to others. Bullying is different from conflict. Conflict is defined as a disagreement or struggle over opposing beliefs, needs, feelings or actions and is a normal part of life. From time to time everyone has conflicts with friends, family, teachers, co-workers. It is important to learn how to resolve conflict peacefully and recognize the difference between conflict and bullying. Students are

expected to report bullying behaviour as soon as they can after seeing it or experiencing it. Students may do

this by telling an adult in the school. Students who are uncomfortable with coming forward to school personnel are encouraged to talk with parents or friends, who could then assist them in notifying the school about bullying. Students are to ensure that they do not in any way partake in bullying behaviors at school, during school-related events or by electronic means at any time of the day. Students who have witnessed bullying or are aware of such behaviors as defined above are to report it privately to their teacher and/or school administration.