Mandatory Grade 7 & 8 Mental Health Literacy Lessons

At Lorna Jackson P.S., we support student mental health and well-being. As part of the ongoing work in all school boards in Ontario, the Ministry of Education has introduced a series of three modules per grade to support the existing mental health literacy expectations within the grades 7 and 8 Health and Physical Education curriculum. This learning will help equip students with inclusive, culturally responsive, evidence-informed knowledge, skills, and strategies to support their mental health and well-being, knowing this looks different for everyone. We are excited to bring this additional learning into our classrooms! 


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