Ever Active Schools

Ever Active Schools is a registered national charity designed to create and support healthy school communities. We engage and support schools through a Comprehensive School Health framework, which addresses health and education goals to improve the social outcomes of children and youth in Alberta.

Ever Active Schools supports and engages schools through a variety of methods. All of our work follows the Comprehensive School Health framework.

We offer professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators, both on a variety of pre-determined topics and customized support specific to the unique context of each school community. Some of these opportunities take place as by-request workshops delivered to a school, some are virtual learning opportunities available to individuals, and some follow our new In Residence model, which includes a full year of support from a Health and Wellness Consultant to reach identified goals.

Ever Active Schools puts on annual events to provide networking opportunities in combination with professional development, as well as to facilitate student leadership. Our annual Shaping the Future conference sees on average more than 500 delegates from the education, research and recreation and active living sectors join us for a 3-day (or longer) experience in a breathtaking mountain setting. Still I Rise is a two-day virtual event to celebrate Indigenous stories, foster resilience for Indigenous youth and encourage reconciliation for all in attendance. 

We engage and support schools through grant-funded projects that see us working in close proximity with community partners. Recent projects range from embedding teacher and staff well-being in pre-service teacher training, to improving traffic safety for increased active travel in communities. Project work is unique, comprehensive and drives real change.

Finally, we develop resources that teachers and care providers can use on-the-ground, same day, to meet specified target areas and improve student competencies.

To provide leadership that promotes and supports healthy, active school communities through a comprehensive school health (CSH) framework