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From Our Public Health Nurse:  Erin Wilcox

Exercise is a crucial part of a healthy life style. We all know that exercise is the best way to build a strong, flexible, healthy body, but did you know is that exercising can improve your mood? Physical activity is an effective stress reducer. It causes your brain to release chemicals called endorphins, which can actually make you feel happier. This is just one more reason why exercise is important every day!

The Smoke-Free Ontario Act - How does this apply to schools?

The intent of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act is to protect everyone from the harmful effects of tobacco. Here are the facts.

• it is illegal to smoke or hold a lighted tobacco prod anywhere on school property, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• the law applies to everyone on school property including students, staff and visitors.
• smoking is not permitted in parked vehicles on school property or on school athletic field trips at any time
• anyone found smoking on school property could be fined $250 for a first offence and up to $5000 for subsequent offences