A smokefree school is a sign of wellbeing, not just a sign on the gate.

School trustees play a key role in caring for their school                               New Resource coming soon...
communities and making a difference to the future of young
people.  In recognition of this, the Health Sponsorship                            Our Smokefree School/
Council’s (HSC) Smokefree Schools Project partners with the                       He Kura Auahi Kore
NZSTA.  The smoking issue can be a tough one for schools but                    - A practical guide to being
by working together, we can create school communities that are                   a smokefree community - 
truly smokefree.                                                                                        For principals and boards of trustees
                                                                                                               and due in your school about Mid-July
Visit the Smokefree Schools website to find out practical ways of                
making your school smokefree.  There are pages written in Te
Reo Māori, which focus on specific issues facing kura.

Read about Smokefree initiatives from schools around the country.

Sign up for the smokefree schools newsletter for the latest information and research.

The HSC’s platinum partnership with NZSTA includes an exhibition stand at the annual national conference in July 2011, where Smokefree Schools information and resources will be available for all delegates.

For more information contact Kath Blair on (04) 472 5777 or email kath@hsc.org.nz