Studies show that children who enjoy going to school and feel comfortable there have better conditions for their school success. Health and well-being – among students and teachers – are essential conditions for educational quality. In order to achieve good educational results, not only healthy students but also healthy teachers and non-teaching staff who enjoy their work are required. Health education is a fundamental part of the educational mission and health promotion of all members of the school family is an indispensable element of sustainable school development.
Beyond lessons, everyday school practice should therefore be designed to be as health-promoting as possible in order to gradually allow appropriate thinking and actions to become the norm. Participation in the “State Program for Good Healthy Schools in Bavaria” is an ideal way to get started. All Bavarian schools, regardless of the type of school, can take part in the competition and apply for the award. This is valid for one year. Repeated participation in the state program is desirable; new projects can be carried out or established programs can be continued and further developed. In any case, annual registration is required.
Level of Education: School
Lead Organisation: Gute gesunde schule Bayern
