Health & Environmental Awareness
The school authority will continuously try to develop and ensure the implementation of plans for safe, healthy and well-maintained school buildings and grounds.
The physical environment of school buildings and school grounds is a key factor in the overall health and safety of students, staff, and visitors. School buildings and grounds must be designed and maintained to be free of health and safety hazards, and to promote learning. Studies have shown that student achievement can be affected either positively or negatively by the school environment. Policies and protocols must be in place to ensure food protection, sanitation, safe water supply, healthy air quality, good lighting, safe playgrounds, violence prevention, and emergency response, among other issues that relate to the physical environment of schools.
Health and environmental education is implemented in Tower House School through the joint effort of class teachers. Through activities like talks, workshops, conservation programs and campaigns, students develop concerns for the environment and adopt healthy and green habits. Examples are these are Green Classroom campaign, No Straw campaign, Stress Management etc.
Objectives:
- Plan and organize programs which are related to health education
- Monitor health and hygiene conditions at school
- Promote safety awareness among staff and students, including organizing fire drills
- Enhance students’ awareness of environmental protection and conservation
- Cultivate an environmentally-friendly culture
- Build a green campus