DASH Dedicated Action for School Health Society

Overview

DASH Dedicated Action for School Health Society is a not-for-profit organization based in British Columbia, Canada. It is registered as a charity with the Business Registration Number 137303368RR0001. DASH is committed to promoting, supporting, and facilitating the creation of healthy school communities across British Columbia.

Mission

The organization's mission centers on enhancing the health and learning capabilities of students. It believes that healthier students are more likely to excel academically and that better-educated students become healthier individuals over time. DASH aims to foster environments where students can thrive physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally.

Approach

DASH employs a comprehensive school health approach, collaborating with schools and other stakeholders to ensure optimal conditions for health and learning. It encourages effective communication among health agencies, health professionals, education personnel, and parents regarding the health of school-aged children. This integrated approach aims to build resilient and socially connected students capable of maintaining lifelong health.

Healthy School Communities

DASH strives to make all BC schools healthy school communities where students feel welcomed and connected. These communities provide various opportunities for students to develop in multiple dimensions—physical, mental, social-emotional, and intellectual—both in and out of the classroom. The organization views schools as critical settings for fostering a culture of health that benefits students throughout their lives.

Objectives

• Promote Health and Learning: Foster environments conducive to students' overall well-being.
• Facilitate Collaboration: Work with diverse stakeholders to support school health initiatives.
• Build Resilient Students: Encourage holistic development to prepare students for lifelong health.