Grade 7 students at Tecumseh Vista Academy practice yoga during gym class. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Grade 7 students at Tecumseh Vista Academy practice yoga during gym class. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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Eight local schools earn National Healthy Schools Certification

Eight schools in Windsor-Essex have earned a National Healthy Schools Certification.

They were among 362 schools across Canada recognized for their efforts to promote and support the health and well-being of their students, staff, and community.

Each school formed a wellness team that picked topics important to the school community. The schools planned fun and helpful activities to encourage health and wellness.

Five of the schools are with the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board. Notre Dame Catholic School, St. Andre French Immersion Catholic School, St. Anne French Immersion Catholic School, and St. James Catholic School earned gold-level certifications. Immaculate Conception Catholic School earned a silver certification.

The other three schools are with the Greater Essex County District School Board. James L. Dunn Public School was recognized with a gold certification, while Riverside Secondary School and Tecumseh Vista Secondary earned silver.

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