Nutrition Programs
Making the connection between what we eat and how it affects wellness is at the core healthy eating.
Eating breakfast impacts a student’s ability to learn and focus in the classroom. By packing a healthy lunch for your child, you ensure they can recharge and get through the day.
Many of our schools offer nutrition programs. Contact your Principal to see if one is offered at your school.
Vision and Hearing Testing
Good vision is at the centre of a child’s ability to learn. Students need good vision to see clearly, read and fully participate in class activities. Regular vision examinations are part of being ready for school.
The Gift of Sight and Sound program by the Toronto
Foundation for Student Success
provides school-based vision and hearing screening for students in underserved communities. Students who require further assessment are directed to health care professionals. If students require glasses and/or hearing aid devices, they receive them free of charge.
Paediatric Clinics
To help improve access to health care, we have launched the Paediatric Health Care Initiative to open medical clinics in city schools.
There are currently five paediatric clinics in our schools:
- City Adult Learning Centre (CALC)
- Flemingdon Health Centre
- HATP Health
Access Thornecliff Park
- George Webster Elementary School
- Willow Park Junior Public School
Partnerships
MSIC seeks to develop partnerships through large initiatives and with local communities to collaboratively support student success. Some partnerships include Toronto Public Health, Toronto Public Library and Toronto Foundation for Student Success.