Annual Report 2014-15
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Annual Report 2014-15
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA Annual Report 2014-15 2 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA Table of Contents Message from the President 5 Message from the Executive Director and CEO 7 About PHE Canada 8 Partners and Major Funders 9 PHE Canada and the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act 10 Our Work 11 Fostering Physical Literacy 11 Building Healthy School Communities 15 Promoting Health and Wellness 16 Cultivating Leaders 18 Enhancing the After School Period 19 Recognizing Physical Education Programs 20 2015 National Conference: A Physical Literacy Uprising! 21 Membership and the PHE Canada Store 22 Recognizing Champions: 2014-2015 PHE Canada Award Recipients 23 National Office Staff 25 Board of Directors 26 Councils 26 Advisory Committees 28 Committees 30 Donors 31 Financial Statements 32 ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 3 Our Vision ...All children and youth in Canada living healthy, physically active lives. Our Mission Physical and Health Education Canada advocates for and advances quality physical education and quality health education programs offered in Health Promoting Schools to enable students the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to lead physically active and healthy lives, now and in their future. 4 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA Message from the President PHE Canada continues to provide quality programs and resources to educators across Canada. FRAN HARRIS President, PHE Canada It is with great pleasure that I offer this message as President of Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada) for the year-end report for 2014-2015. In looking back, this past year has been a very busy, at times challenging, but ultimately fulfilling 12 months. PHE Canada continues to provide quality programs and resources to educators across Canada. This success is largely due to the competent, dedicated staff at the national office and the partnerships established across the physical activity, health and sport communities. With funding from The Lawson Foundation, PHE Canada continued its work in supporting Health Promoting Schools. In addition, the Ontario Trillium Foundation financially supported the pilot and launch of We Belong: A How-To Guide in 10 pilot communities. PHE Canada also partnered with the Health and Physical Education Council – Alberta’s Teachers’ Association (HPEC) to host the 2015 National Conference. Over 800 delegates from across Canada gathered in Banff for “A Physical Literacy Uprising.” Many sessions were offered where ideas and challenges were shared, keynotes gave inspiring addresses, and the Dance Spectacular took a different twist this time, challenging participants to get up and dance. In following up on feedback from the prior year’s Membership Survey, PHE Canada restructured its Membership Program to be more inclusive and affordable and is offering additional member benefits via a group insurance program in partnership with The Personal Insurance Company. The results were a 62% increase in membership over the year. A major change coming soon is the transition of the PHE Journal to an electronic format. Our Journal has a long history, originally released as a Bulletin in 1933 to serve as a cross-country link. The first electronic issue will be released this Fall. As president of PHE Canada, I have the pleasure of working closely with our Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Jones. Chris’ work continues to put us at the front line of the physical activity sector at the national level. He is committed to the highest levels of professional and personal excellence and his unique blend of visionary leadership and business savvy are major assets and integral to our continued success. It is clear that our competent staff is kept extremely busy and it is due to their knowledge, high energy and commitment that PHE Canada is able to produce highquality resources and programs. Thanks Jodie, Christine, Brent, Stephanie, Sasha, Tricia, Bill, Brandy, Jordan and Marim for everything that you do. The work you do on behalf of this organization and for the youth and children of this country is very much appreciated. Like many associations, PHE Canada’s success is also built on the many volunteers who give their time, energy and expertise. Thank you to the individuals who serve on our Advisory Committees, Legacy Fund Committee, Awards Committee, Research Council, and Council of Provinces and Territories. To the Board of Directors, I am thankful for your time, dedication and contribution, but most importantly your support towards fulfilling our mission. The 2015 Annual General Meeting (AGM) brings in a transition within the Board of Directors. My sincere gratitude and good wishes go to outgoing Board member Chris Meuse from Prince Edward Island who has fulfilled his four year commitment. Chris your ongoing commitment has been a critical element to our success and your leadership with the Intramural/Afterschool Advisory Committee invaluable. It has been an honour to work with you. Jacki Nylen, Past-President from Manitoba, is also leaving ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 5 the Board after the AGM this year. Jacki’s involvement with PHE Canada includes 5 years as a member of the Council of Provinces and Territories and 3 years as chair of that council, 4 years as a Board member and her term as President and finally as Past-President. Your leadership, accessibility and attention to detail have been exemplary — you will be missed and thank you so very much for putting your heart and soul into the association. As we seek to fulfill our vision and mission and achieve many of our objectives, we continue to face a variety of challenges. The economic downturn has affected many communities across Canada, some much more than others. This in turn has had a big impact on nonprofit organizations, with some sectors affected more than others. Many organizations are developing more conservative budgets, tightening the purse strings and, in some cases, reducing or eliminating programs and services. Nearly all organizations are being overextended and are doing more with less. PHE Canada is not immune to any of this. As we look to the future, we will continue to build new partnerships which will hopefully result in new resources and continued services for our members. Tough decisions will more than likely have to be made to ensure continued success. Rest assured in knowing that we will work collectively in fulfilling our vision of “all children and youth in Canada living healthy, physically active lives.” Sincerely, Fran Harris President, PHE Canada 6 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA “Like many associations, PHE Canada’s success is also built on the many volunteers who give their time, energy and expertise.” Message from the Executive Director and CEO We strive to ensure our content, materials and events are reflective of the advancing boundaries of knowledge as it relates to movement science, pedagogy and psycho-social research. Our association has been around for over 80 years, owing to the efforts of many good people and because of a constant focus on remaining relevant and up-to-date. We strive to ensure our content, materials and events are reflective of the advancing boundaries of knowledge as it relates to movement science, pedagogy and psycho-social research. It also owes its longevity to a willingness to be nimble and responsive to changes in its funding, operating and membership environment. That kind of thinking guided our actions and decisions in 2014-2015 and will inform our approach going forward. We remain focussed on the stated preferences of our members, the corporate social responsibility and philanthropic goals of our funders, the shifting focus of our governmental partners and the evolving interests and expertise of our Board of Directors, Advisory Committees and staff personnel. PHE Canada remains, therefore, in a state of constant attentiveness to the shifting balance in its external and internal environment. Like many other non-governmental organizations and associations, the flux around us brings change to how we do our work and where we put our efforts. Change, which is a normal feature of association life, continues to occur with the staff. In October of 2014 we welcomed Brandy Dewar as the new Communications Coordinator and in December we welcomed Melissa Campeau as the new PHE Journal Editor-in-Chief. We also welcomed to the team Bill Walsh and Sharon Jollimore who are working on the Health Promoting School project. CHRIS JONES Executive Director and CEO, PHE Canada regardless of their family background or socioeconomic status. Canada’s K-12 health and physical education teachers make the difference in many young lives every day of the week for 10 months a year. By helping children and youth to reach for and attain the innate potential which resides in each of them, they help to instill a culture of self-belief, wellness and resiliency. This is a massive asset in a society which, at present, has a strong orientation to screens, spectatorship and low nutritional quality food. I thank you for the work you, along with your colleagues in the universities and colleges, do – and especially those who give their time to PHE Canada to promote physical literacy, activity and wellness among Canada’s children and youth. In closing, and along with Fran Harris, I want to pay tribute to our outgoing Board of Directors PastPresident, Jacki Nylen. Jacki has been such a steadfast supporter and champion of PHE Canada that she has devoted countless hours and much personal energy to vetting our documents, attending our committee meetings, and taking our phone calls all in the service of the association’s well-being. Her devotion has been exemplary and every member of this profession, from coast to coast, is in some measure indebted to her and the service she has rendered in the last 9 years on both the Council of Provinces and Territories and PHE Canada’s Board of Directors. Sincerely, I want to thank once again our partners, funders and supporters who value what we do and work with us to develop quality resources for Canada’s children and youth. Through their efforts they demonstrate a recognition that the school setting is the optimal location to reach as many young people as possible, Chris Jones Executive Director and CEO ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 7 About PHE Canada PHE Canada is the national voice for physical and health education. We work with educators and on-the-ground professionals to develop the resources, understanding and networks to ensure that all children and youth have the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to lead physically active and healthy lives, now and in their future. PHE Canada is committed to providing every student in Canada with the skills and opportunities to be active and healthy throughout their lives. It is our vision that all children and youth in Canada live healthy, physically active lives. 8 WE BELIEVE... OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES... • That school communities are one of the most influential institutions in the lives of children and youth. • Work to achieve excellence in all we do, including our relationships, partnerships, programs, resources, and conferences. • That being educated in a Health Promoting School that delivers comprehensive, quality, physical and health education programs is vital to the optimum growth and development of children and youth. • Are committed to setting quality standards for school-based physical and health education programs in Canada, and developing tools that support those standards. • That a solid foundation of physical and health education creates the potential for healthy, physically active lives. • • In the importance of leadership development for both students and professionals. Strive for ongoing collaboration between grassroots, provincial, national, and international stakeholders in the development and delivery of services and programs. • Provide meaningful professional development opportunities to staff and volunteers, and provide a network of communication and support for our members. • Strive for equity and cultural diversity while demonstrating respect for students, schools, and school communities. • Value equally the contributions of professionals and volunteers, and create an environment in which their overall well-being is valued. • Demonstrate consistent and effective use of physical, financial and human resources. • In the importance of demonstrating leadership and engaging in partnerships and collaborations. • In the Long-Term Athlete Development Model. PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA Partners and Major Funders PARTNERS FUNDERS • Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability • AstraZeneca Canada • Archery Canada • Canada’s National Ballet School • Badminton Canada • Canadian Tire / ACTIVE AT SCHOOL • Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport and Physical Activity • FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 • Government of Canada • Canadian Paralympic Committee • Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport • Canadian Parks and Recreation Association • Ontario Trillium Foundation • Canada Soccer • Procter & Gamble • Canadian Sport for Life • Public Health Agency of Canada • Canadian Team Handball Federation • Saputo • Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities • The Lawson Foundation • Canoe/Kayak Canada • The Personal Insurance Company • Cedar Ridge Camp • Wintergreen • Christie Lake Kids • Cycling Canada • Ever Active Schools • Golf Canada • Gopher • Joint Consortium for School Health • Leisure Information Network • Motivate Canada • Ontario Healthy Schools Coalition • ParticipACTION • Ringette Canada • Softball Canada • Sport Matters • Squash Canada ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 9 PHE Canada and the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act It is with great pleasure to report that Corporations Canada issued a Certificate of Continuance under the Canada Notfor-profit Corporations Act (NFP Act) for Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada) / Éducation physique et santé Canada (EPS Canada) dated August 25, 2014. On October 17, 2011 the NFP Act replaced Part II of the Canada Corporations Act (CCA), and all existing CCA corporations had until October 17, 2014 to be in compliance with the NFP Act, otherwise they will be assumed inactive and automatically dissolved. As PHE Canada is a federally incorporated not-for-profit corporation with charitable status, the association had to comply with the NFP Act. With its Members, the association updated and amended its fiscal year, objectives and purpose, membership structure and by-laws. The Board of Directors wishes to thank Members for their support and involvement during the process that began in 2011. 10 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA Our Work FOSTERING PHYSICAL LITERACY Canadian Paralympic Physical Literacy Resources Move Think Learn Resource Series: Physical Literacy through Games and Sport In partnership with the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), PHE Canada developed 2 curriculum based educator resources designed for grades 2-3 and 4-6. These resources provide physical education and generalist teachers with the knowledge and understanding to implement parasports into their physical education classes. Specifically, each resource contains activities that support the enhancement and refinement of fundamental movement skills and sport specific skills related to the parasports of Athletics, Boccia, Goalball and Sitting Volleyball. Funded by the Government of Canada, PHE Canada created the Move Think Learn physical literacy resource series. This initiative is designed to assist elementary and secondary school teachers in educating students about physical literacy and sport through a Teaching Games for Understanding Approach. Each resource provides a variety of games that highlight different tactical approaches as well as a case study of a relevant sport to enhance student knowledge and understanding of transferable movement and critical thinking skills. To support the ongoing use and sustainability of the resources, PHE Canada, with the support of the Parriag Group, designed a developmental evaluation plan for implementation by the CPC. In addition to ensuring continuous relevance of the resources for teachers and community leaders, this evaluation plan will support the CPC’s understanding of the resources on the participation behaviours of children and youth in parasport. PHE Canada has worked with leading national sport organizations in the development of the resource series, including: The resource officially launched in Fall 2014 with endorsement from PHE Canada. • • • • • • • • • Archery Canada Badminton Canada Canada Soccer Canadian Team Handball Federation Canoe/Kayak Canada Cycling Canada Ringette Canada Softball Canada Squash Canada This series is available for free on PHE Canada’s website. ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 11 FIFA and Canada Soccer PHE Canada created 2 supplemental in-class, inquiry based resources to accompany the Move Think Learn: Soccer in Focus resources: 1. Grades 4-6 supplemental resource for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada™ 2015 2. Grades 7-9 supplemental resource for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada™ 2015 The FIFA u-20 Women’s World Cup Canada™ 2014 supplements launched in October 2014. These 2 special edition supplements were available for download from Fall 2014 - August 2015. Overall, the Move Think Learn resources were a huge success with 2,703 registered users and an indicated reach of over 1.1 million children and youth across the country. 12 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA This series is available for free on PHE Canada’s website. Move Think Learn officially launched in Fall 2014. Passport for Life: Physical Literacy Assessment Tools Funded by the Government of Canada, PHE Canada has continued the development of Passport for Life – an online tool that supports the assessment, development and advancement of physical literacy among students. It includes tools to help assess student physical literacy, guides to interpreting the results, ideas and resources to help educators improve the physical literacy levels of their students, connections to the health and physical education curricula across Canada, and resources and connections to further knowledge and competence. Through Passport for Life’s online system, teachers collect student data using clear instructions on assessing their levels of physical literacy. This data is used to support teachers in providing individualized attention to help students set goals and work towards continued improvement. This data will also inform overall provincial and national levels of physical literacy in order to monitor improvements over time and to understand what other resources or interventions may be needed. Passport for Life continues to be very well received at conferences and is gaining momentum. The website continues to be enhanced based on pilots and teacher feedback. In September 2014, the grades 7-9 website launched nationally, the grades 10-12 online assessment tools went into pilot phase and the content development for the grades 3-6 assessment tool began for persons with a disability. Currently, there are 933 classes and close to 13,000 student accounts. In addition, 26 teachers from across Canada participated in the grades 10-12 pilot program that began in January 2014 and continued until May 2014. In addition, ‘how-to’ webinars for users are now available to orient teachers to the website, registration and general implementation of the assessment tools. PHE Canada has also developed a comprehensive and responsive system to track and manage website user feedback actioning these items to web development in priority order. Future development includes converting the grades 3-6 assessment tools inclusive of all children to the online format, and developing the assessment content for students in kindergarten-grade 2. Currently, there are 933 classes and close to 13,000 student accounts. ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 13 Guide to Ride PHE Canada has developed a bike safety program for grades 4-6. Each resource is comprised of 10 interactive and grade-specific lesson plans which aim to educate children and youth on the importance of bike safety (including equipment safety and the rules of the road), increase youth awareness of the health and wellness benefits of cycling and physical activity participation, and emphasize the environmental value of cycling as a form of active transportation. The grade 4 resource launched in September 2013 and the grade 5-6 resources launched in Fall 2014. Golf in Schools We Belong PHE Canada was approached by Golf Canada to develop the Golf in Schools – Intermediate Program for students in grades 6-8. The Golf in Schools – Intermediate Program will assist intermediate physical education teachers (specialists and non-specialists) to plan and deliver quality learning experiences that support the further enhancement and refinement of fundamental movement skills and develop sport specific skills related to golf, in addition to increasing student knowledge and appreciation for the sport of golf. We Belong is a program with an emphasis on providing community facilitators with information and resources related to increasing newcomer youth knowledge of, and participation in, physical activity and recreation programs. A How-to Guide was drafted to provide strategies and tools that encourage community members to increase youth physical activity by drawing on the assets of the community and its residents, such as resources, abilities and partnerships. 1 14 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA With funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the How-to Guide was finalized and piloted, 10 case studies were developed, supplemental digital and rich media resources were created, and a developmental evaluation plan to support program sustainability efforts were engaged. As part of the extensive pilot process, 10 community partners were provided resources to integrate the We Belong approach into existing or new after school programs, contributing to the content of the case studies and digital rich media supports, and participating in the developmental evaluation. The We Belong program will launch in Fall 2015. With support from The Lawson Foundation we have made significant progress towards acheiving our goals. BUILDING HEALTHY SCHOOL COMMUNITIES • Health Promoting Schools PHE Canada’s Healthy School Communities initiative is aimed at supporting school community efforts to ensure all children and youth in Canada live healthy, physically active lives. Through positive change in practices within the school community, children and youth will be nurtured to achieve their best – both in terms of academic progress and in their physical, emotional and social development. A whole-school approach recognizes the relationship between health and learning, and when students are healthy, learning outcomes are positively affected. With support from The Lawson Foundation, PHE Canada has made significant progress towards achieving its goals to: • • • Promote and support systemic change within all members of the school community through initiatives that relate to physical activity. Encourage healthy eating and emotional well-being. To address the psycho-social and environmental factors that influence the school, community and family setting. • School Community plans, along with specific health related projects, to move their schools towards healthier outcomes. Establishing Communities of Practice (COP) to share ideas, allow for collaboration and provide mutual support for creating healthy school environments. Planning a Healthy School Communities National Forum to bring together community volunteers and professionals from the health, education, active living and research sector to connect with, celebrate, and learn from school communities working collaboratively to make healthy schools a priority. Specific 2014-2015 Accomplished Highlights Building Awareness PHE Canada has helped promote Comprehensive School Health (CSH) and Health Promoting Schools (HPS) by making presentations, attending conferences, and engaging with the community. PHE Canada’s website has become a focal point for sharing information related to CSH with the release of E-Learning Modules and Healthy School Community promotional videos. These and other available tools and resources can be used to support professionals working to make student wellness, student achievement and healthy schools a priority goal. Past year’s efforts have focused on: Supporting Local Schools • The development and implementation of a planning and engagement process to support schools’ efforts to implement a CSH approach took place between September and December 2014. Key foundational documents were developed to support the design • Building awareness of the benefits of building healthy school communities and the existing frameworks that can support school efforts. Supporting local schools across Canada to become healthier by developing and implementing Healthy ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 15 and execution of two-day planning workshops with clusters of schools in a geographic region. PHE Canada staff collaborated extensively with Healthy School Champions representing these clusters or learning COPs to design and deliver a workshop to best suit their local circumstances or realities. By June 2015, PHE Canada successfully engaged five COPs representing 40 schools in total. “The HPS pilot program presented the opportunity to establish school goals and action plans that would connect the work and increase the impact. Ultimately it also presents the opportunity to work towards creating a collective approach across the district to enhance comprehensive school health.” 16 – Jenny Mitchell, Health Promoting Schools Coordinator, British Columbia, School District 67 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS At My Best At My Best is a free comprehensive curriculum-supported toolkit for children in juniorkindergarten-grade 3 and grades 4-5-6 to promote and develop their overall wellness. At My Best combines physical activity, healthy eating and emotional well-being and aims to support students’ optimal physical and emotional development by inspiring and motivating them to make healthier choices today, and develop lifelong healthy habits. Developed by PHE Canada with generous support from AstraZeneca Canada, At My Best offers curriculum-based lesson plans along with numerous teaching resources, task cards, blackline masters, take-home materials and online access to lesson plans, music, videos and e-learning games. At My Best is active in over 4,500 schools across Canada. In 2014-2015, 988 junior-kindergarten-grade 3 teachers and 886 grade 4-5-6 teachers registered for this program. The program is now implemented in approximately 2,216 schools, reaching approximately 66,480 students. Future developments planned for 2015-2016 include a rigorous evaluation of the grade 4-5-6 program as part of AstraZeneca Canada’s Young Health Program. Seeing At My Best as a program well-positioned to support these efforts, the evaluation will result in content enhancement, and program sustainability and relevance in all Canadian educational contexts (i.e., aboriginal, low-socioeconomic status and newcomer Canadian populations). See AstraZeneca Canada’s Young Health Program below for more information. 2015 At My Best Play Days The success of Play Days continued in the 2014-2015 school year with support from AstraZeneca Canada and Saputo. Approximately 1,279 teachers and 27,934 students participated in an At My Best Play Day across the country celebrating their learning and development through the program. Schools that participated in Play Days were highlighted on the At My Best website. In addition, three schools in British Columbia were selected to host the At My Best Signature Play Days: Port Alberni Christian School, Captain James Cook Elementary School and Ranch Park Elementary School. The Signature Play Days included a visit from Rae the Star and a healthy nutrition break, sponsored by Saputo. Each Signature host school also received financial support to promote healthy living within their schools. Always Changing and Vibrant Faces Always Changing and Vibrant Faces continues to be one of PHE Canada’s most popular programs. Thanks to the continued partnership with Procter & Gamble, the programs are available as a free resource to all teachers and health professionals working in schools across Canada. The programs, which are intended for grades 5-8, focus on puberty education and the emotional and physical well-being of children during this period of their lives. The programs provide teacher guides, student workbooks and samples for the students. In 2014-2015, PHE Canada received over 2,600 order requests for these programs. AstraZeneca Canada’s Young Health Program PHE Canada worked alongside two National partners, Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and mindyourmind, to assist in the development of the Young Health Program, a global community investment initiative led by AstraZeneca Canada that aims to improve the health of vulnerable young people around the world – now and into the future. The Canadian focus for this global initiative focused on mental and emotional health for priority youth. PHE Canada focused on exploring the degree to which teacher candidates in Canada are trained to support the positive mental health and resilience of students, as well as ensuring their own mental well-being. Working with the Western University Centre for School Mental Health, PHE Canada released three reports outlining the state of teacher education in mental health, and undertook a campaign to ensure young teachers are equipped with the skills and training to foster resiliency among their students. Public opinion research was also undertaken to understand how well prepared Canadians feel teachers are to face the mental health concerns of students. Findings for this research, along with recommendations for action, were released in Spring 2014 with the launch of www.TeachResiliency.ca. In December 2014, a symposium entitled Youth Voices: The Role of Youth- Approximately 1,279 teachers and 27,934 students participated in an At My Best Play Day. ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 17 Adult Dialogue in Improving Health Outcomes for Young Canadians was held in Toronto to: • • • Position AstraZeneca Canada’s Young Health Program with attendees as a credible voice in the dialogue on non-communicable disease prevention for youth and on youth engagement. To generate youth-led discussion on the importance of giving a voice to youth on health policy, program development and systems delivery. To share new adolescent health research and expert commentary through a Canadian lens with emphasis on both practical and theoretical examples. Following the Young Health Program Symposium, the direction for the Young Health Program in Canada was re-profiled toward the prevention of non-communicable disease. To this end, AstraZeneca Canada decided to focus its attention on the At My Best 4-5-6 program as the centrepiece of the Young Health Program (see At My Best for more information) while also continuing to fund research and development in the Teach Resiliency project. The Teach Resiliency project will continue until Spring 2017. CULTIVATING LEADERS Student Leadership Conference The PHE Canada Student Leadership Conference (SLC) is a four-day experience where students test their limits physically and mentally. Through hands-on physical activities, presentations, workshops, and other activities, students learn and network with some of the most influential mentors and peers in the physical education, health education, sport and health promotion field. Over 50 students representing 19 different postsecondary institutions came together at Cedar Ridge Camp near Bancroft, Ontario. During their time at the SLC, aspiring leaders engaged in initiatives that individually and collectively challenged them mentally, emotionally and physically. Participants valued the different life skills they developed such as teamwork, cooperation and communication, as well as discovering their own leadership styles. With every group activity came its own set of challenges, but students demonstrated the capacity to put various life skills into practice to overcome these challenges and achieve their goals. 18 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA In addition to these various activities, students were also supported by 12 influential mentors drawn from across Canada, and by special presentations such as the PHE Canada Research Council R. Tait McKenzie Scholar Address. “This was a life-changing experience and has set a spark that I am not willing to let burn out.” - 2014 SLC participant Without a doubt, the goal of the SLC was achieved and proved to be beneficial to all participants. The students who attended were very thankful for the opportunity to learn, think and grow in the field of health and physical education. This conference proved to be a life-changing event that ignited passion and excitement in our future leaders. ENHANCING THE AFTER SCHOOL PERIOD Ready, Check, Go! As a result of the Engaging Home and Family project, Canadian Active After School Partnership (CAASP) and PHE Canada created the Ready, Check, Go! resource series. The purpose of Ready, Check, Go! is to increase awareness among parents and caregivers about the value of quality active after school programs, about what constitutes quality active after school programs, and to increase the numbers of parents and caregivers demanding and selecting quality active after school programs. This initiative led to the development of Ready, Check, Go! a resource series that helps teachers and children to understand and promote the value of active after school programs and connect them with community-based opportunities. It also helps educate parents and guardians about their children’s actual physical activity participation versus what they perceive to be occurring. These resources include a leader’s guide, parent/ guardian guide and student workbook. Ready, Check, Go! resources are available on PHE Canada’s website. ActiveAfterSchool.ca The ActiveAfterSchool.ca website and related marketing and outreach activities helped PHE Canada connect a divergent community of providers across the country. It developed a common narrative that providers could identify with while also providing them with access to a multitude of programs and resources to assist them in delivering their goals. CAASP has also worked with provincial leaders, having collaborated closely with the Leisure Information Network on their implementation of Ontario-based activities, and recently working with the Province of Alberta to build a section of ActiveAfterSchool.ca that would serve the needs of providers in that province. A key accomplishment in this area is the development of 12 success stories related to this phase of work, and the production of an overview video. Taken together, these products represent a strong demonstration of the value of CAASP to effect on-the-ground change and to act as a key network to bring together a diverse community of after school providers. Combined with an outreach strategy to connect with providers, improved user experience of ActiveAfterSchool.ca and outreach to family-oriented blogs and online writers, we are knitting together a national awareness of the valuable role after school programs and activities can play in increasing the physical activity of children and youth in Canada. In May 2015, ActiveAfterSchool.ca content was transferred to the Leisure Information Network to continue its enhancement. ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 19 RECOGNIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS QDPE Award Program Over 400 schools across Canada received a QDPE Award in the 2014-2015 school year. This translates to over 135,000 students benefiting from a quality physical education experience that will build in them the foundation to be active and healthy for life. The Quality (Daily) Physical Education (QDPE) Award Program recognizes and celebrates schools for actively improving their physical education curriculum and adhering to PHE Canada’s program award standards. In 2014, with the support of field experts, teachers and researchers from across the country, the QDPE application was revised to better reflect the diverse needs of teachers and physical education curriculum expectations. This school provides quality phy sical education To view a list of the 2014-2015 QDPE Award Recipients please visit: http://www.phecanada.ca/awards/quality-daily-physical-education-award/2015-recipients 20 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA 2015 National Conference: A Physical Literacy Uprising! From April 30 to May 2, HPEC of Alberta and PHE Canada partnered to present the 2015 National Conference. The conference was held at The Banff Centre in Alberta. The National Conference provided an opportunity for delegates to network with colleagues and increase their knowledge and skills to foster healthy, active living for children and youth in the school community. The beautiful and breathtaking views from The Banff Centre were witnessed by over 800 delegates from 10 different countries. To open up the National Conference, there were inspiring and thoughtprovoking keynote addresses by Dr. Kathleen Armour and Dr. Yoni Freedhoff. Throughtout the National Conference, there were other inspiring addresses that celebrated excellence in the field at the many commendation and award ceremonies culminating with the Awards Banquet on the final night with the R. Tait McKenzie address by Dr. Nancy Melnychuk. Each day offered delegates a wide variety and abundace of selections of physically active and non-physically active workshops ranging from physical literacy to health promoting schools. In addition to walking between the workshop locations, delegates also kept physically active with the early morning active living sessions offered by Ever Active Schools, Urban Poling and The GROOVE EDGEucation. Delegates were also able to check out the latest programs and product trends found at the Exhibitor Marketplace. One of the main events to highlight was this year’s Dance Spectacular. The Dance Advisory Program Committee celebrated 50 years with a retrospective presentation of activities during and throughout the conference. This year’s Dance Spectacular moved beyond performance and observation to an interactive group choreography facilitated by students from Canmore Collegiate High School in Alberta and The Groove EDGEucation. The Dance Spectacluar fused choreographed dance with guided creative movement. The students became the teachers and the teachers became the students – as delegates were guided through the choreography, and joined them in a fun, creative groove. The 2015 National Conference was a huge success. Great workshops, presenters, delegates, volunteers and a great view and venue! PHE Canada and HPEC would like to extend our appreciation to this year’s presenting sponsor, Canadian Tire / ACTIVE AT SCHOOL, for their support and dedication to health and physical education. PHE Canada and HPEC would also like to extend a special thank you to the hardworking and dedicated conference committee members and volunteers who contributed to the success of this conference. ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 21 Membership and the PHE Canada Store MEMBERSHIP THE PHE CANADA STORE 2014-2015 was PHE Canada’s first full year under the new membership model and pricing structure, which provided individuals the opportunity to join the association with an option to then subscribe to the PHE Journal. In addition, the PHE Canada Membership Program launched a new partnership with The Personal Insurance Company, providing Members with access to discounted rates on home and auto insurance. The PHE Canada Store saw a decline in sales and revenue in 2014-2015. Although the Fundamental Movement Skills Series, one of PHE Canada’s most popular resources, continues to perform well, the demand is not what it was in its initial years. Coupled with most of PHE Canada’s new resources being made available for free online, the PHE Canada Store has been challenged to maintain its sales targets. These changes resulted in a 62% increase in voting members from one year ago. Despite this decline, the PHE Canada Store is still able to produce valuable results for the association – with almost $40,000 reinvested into the association’s programs and operations this past year. As of year-end, a total of 14,473 Professional Members and Supporters have joined the PHE Canada Community. PHE Canada would like to thank all of its Professional Members and Supporters for their continued support. Please help the association expand by promoting PHE Canada to your networks and by encouraging others to get involved and join PHE Canada. PHE Canada continues to improve the efficiency of the PHE Canada Store operations through the elimination of extra inventory via clearance sales and giveaways. PHE Canada will continue to make strides enhancing the efficiency and functionality of the PHE Canada Store and providing Members and Supporters with access to a broad range of quality health and physical education resources and equipment. PHE Canada wants to thank all of those who have supported PHE Canada by acquiring their health and physical education resources through the PHE Canada Store. PHE Canada will continue to look for new tools and resources that will provide value to its Members and Supporters. Please help the association expand by promoting PHE Canada to your networks and by encouraging others to get involved and join PHE Canada. 22 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA Recognizing Champions: 2014-2015 PHE Canada Award Recipients R. TAIT MCKENZIE AWARD The R. Tait McKenzie Honour Award is PHE Canada’s most prestigious award and is named after the distinguished Canadian physician, sculptor and physical educator, Dr. R. Tait McKenzie. The award epitomizes Dr. McKenzie’s professional ideals, his service to humanity, and his dedication to the advancement of knowledge and understanding of physical and health education, recreation and dance. In May 2015, PHE Canada presented this honour to: James Mandigo Professor Brock University St. Catherines, ON NORTH AMERICAN SOCIETY AWARD Established in 1999, the North American Society Fellowship Award recognizes outstanding professionals within the allied professions of health education, physical education, recreation, sport and dance in North America. In May 2015, PHE Canada recognized the following outstanding professional with this award: Lois Vanderlee Physical Education Teacher Banff Community High School, Canadian Rockies Public Schools Banff, AB NATIONAL AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION Formerly the Physical Education Teaching Excellence Award The PHE Canada National Award for Teaching Excellence in Physical Education, presented by Wintergreen, honours Canadian teachers who provide outstanding teaching performance at the elementary, middle or secondary levels, who have an exceptional ability to motivate students to participate in a lifetime of physical activity, and who further the cause of physical education in Canada. The provincial/territorial recipients were selected by their provincial physical education associations. The national award recipients were selected by the PHE Canada Awards Committee from this exceptional list of physical educatiors. The 2014-2015 award recipients were: Susan Marshall Stelle Physical Education Teacher Astral Drive Elementary School Dartmouth, NS Sue MacDonald Physical Education Teacher Centre for Learning Alternatives Prince George, BC ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 23 NATIONAL AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH EDUCATION In 2013-2014, the Health Educator Award became the National Award for Teaching Excellence in Health Education. This award honours Canadian individuals for their work in furthering health education in Canada and who provide outstanding teaching at the elementary, middle or secondary levels, and who have an exceptional ability to motivate students to participate in a healthy, active lifestyle. No recipients this year as no nominations were submitted. HEALTH PROMOTING SCHOOL CHAMPION AWARD The PHE Canada Health Promoting Schools Champion Award recognizes an individual, group or organization for their exemplary contribution to the development, promotion and/or implementation of Health Promoting Schools. The 2014-2015 award recipient was: Kathy Doherty-Masters Elementary Teacher and Healthy Active Living Consultant Waterloo Catholic District School Board Waterloo, ON 24 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA NATIONAL OFFICE STAFF Executive Office Chris Jones Executive Director and CEO Jodie Lyn-Harrison Chief Administrative Officer Christine Bureaud Executive Assistant and Operations Manager Communications and Marketing Department Brent Gibson Communications Manager PHE Canada would like to thank those national office staff who contributed to the association this year but have now moved on: Sarah Jackson Program Manager (until July 2014) Brendan Lowry Business Development and Membership Coordinator (until July 2014) Joachim Toelke Digital Media Coordinator (until August 2014) Brandy Dewar Communications Coordinator Business Development Department Jordan Burwash Business Development and Membership Manager Programs Department Stephanie Talsma Program Manager Sasha Alexov Program Coordinator Tricia Zakaria Program Coordinator Bill Walsh Health Promoting Schools Program Manager Sharon Jollimore Health Promoting Schools Program Consultant Finance Marim Moreland Finance Manager ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 25 BOARD OF DIRECTORS COUNCILS Fran Harris President Department of Education and Early Childhood Development New Brunswick Council of Provinces and Territories Jacki Nylen Past-President Tanner’s Crossing School, Manitoba Brian Storey Representative for BC & Yukon Douglas College Clive Hickson Representative for Alberta & NWT University of Alberta Brian Lewis Representative for Saskatchewan University of Regina Ralph Clark Representative Manitoba & Nunavut Brandon School Division Joe Barrett Representative for Ontario Brock University Vacant Representative for Québec Joëlle LeGresley Representative for New Brunswick École Places des Jeunes Lori Munro-Sigfridson Representative for Nova Scotia Tri-County Regional School Board Chris Meuse Representative for Prince Edward Island Glen Stewart Primary School John Elkins Representative for Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador English School District Morgan Jarvis Appointed Board Member Ottawa Hospital Research Institute 26 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA PHE Canada’s partnership with the Council of Provinces and Territories provides an avenue for provincial counterparts to meet twice annually to discuss trends and issues that affect physical and health education across the country. PHE Canada is fortunate to have strong ties with the provincial organizations and values the opportunities for networking and sharing; this has been critical to ensuring that all children in Canada receive quality learning opportunities. Ralph Clark Chair PHE Canada Board Representative Fran Harris President PHE Canada Sue MacDonald President Physical Education British Columbia (PE-BC) Sonia Sheehan President Health and Physical Education Council (HPEC) Cole Wilson President Saskatchewan Physical Education Association (SPEA) Ray Agostino President Manitoba Physical Education Teachers’ Association (MPETA) Heather Sears President Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (Ophea) Jean-Claude Drapeau President Fedération des éducateurs et éducatrices physique enseignants du Québec (FÉÉPEQ) Katherine Baker President Association of Physical Educators of Québec (APEQ) Ross Campbell President New Brunswick Physical Education Society (NBPES) Sylvie Breau Présidente Association des professionnel(le)s en éducation physique (APEP), New Brunswick Zoë Hamilton President Physical Education Special Interest Council, Newfoundland and Labrador Jen McKenzie President Nova Scotia Teachers’ Association for Physical and Health Education (TAPHE) Brad MacVicar President Prince Edward Island Physical Education Association (PEIPEA) PHE Canada Research Council The PHE Canada Research Council, formerly called the Council of University Professors and Researchers, is a national council organized under the auspices of, and supported by, PHE Canada. This group is composed of university level teachers, researchers and graduate students. Their particular areas of interest, although diverse, centre on topics and issues in physical and health education. Their research is conducted using qualitative, quantitative or mixed methodology. While PHE Canada welcomes input from professors and researchers engaged in science-based inquiry, most of the members of the Research Council focus their work on aspects of physical and health education that would best be described as pedagogical, social, cultural, or philosophical. Lee Schaefer Chair University of Regina Regina, SK Lynn Randall Vice-Chair University of New Brunswick Fredericton, NB Dan Robinson Communication (Listserv) Officer St. Francis Xavier University Antigonish, NS Ashley Johnson Graduate Student Representative Queen’s University Kingston, ON Nathan Hall PHE Canada Research Council Forum Co-Chair University of Winnipeg Winnipeg, MB Michelle Kilborn PHE Canada Research Council Forum Co-Chair Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John’s, NL Jenna Lorusso PHE Canada Research Council Forum Co-Chair Western University London, ON Joe Barrett PHE Canada Board Representative Brock University St. Catharines, ON Brent Gibson Ex-Officio, Communications Manager PHE Canada Ottawa, ON Brandy Dewar Ex-Officio, Communications Coordinator PHE Canada Ottawa, ON Catherine Casey Past-Chair University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 27 ADVISORY COMMITTEES PHE Canada operates several Advisory Committees composed of volunteer key experts, a Board representative and a staff member who provide advice and guidance to the PHE Canada Board of Directors on the creation and delivery of initiatives, programs and resources. These committees may generate recommendations and input for the Board of Directors’ consideration and the Board often seeks their advice on matters emerging in the sector. The Advisory Committees may also serve as a useful conduit for potential future Board members to be introduced to the organization and the work it does. At the October 2013 meeting of the Board of Directors, the Board approved changes to the Advisory Committee structure in order to better streamline the committees’ work and align these committees to the activities the organization has been undertaking in recent years. These changes are necessary if the Advisory Committee system is to continue to be a strong part of the association’s work. Not-for-profit associations who depend substantially on project-based funding must evolve their structures to reflect the rapidly changing funding, educational and volunteer environment in which they operate. The changes have meant some committees have been merged, new ones created and the organization of committee members updated. While the structure of the committees may be different, the purpose remains the same: to ensure that the activities that PHE Canada undertakes are relevant to the experiences and needs of educators; reflect the latest in best practices and methods; link to the strategic plan; address regional and cultural diversity; and continue to be of the highest quality. Grant McManes Healthy Living Coordinator, Louis Riel School Division Edmonton, AB Kerri Staples Supporting Committee Member University of Regina Regina, SK Lisa Manzini Supporting Committee Member Student Achievements and Teacher, School District No. 93 Garibaldi Highlands, BC Reg Leidl Student Achievements and Supports, Government of Saskatchewan Regina, SK Sasha Alexov Ex-Officio, ProgramCoordinator PHE Canada Ottawa, ON Stephanie Talsma Ex-Officio, Program Manager PHE Canada Ottawa, ON Stephen Berg Supporting Committee Member University of British Columbia Kelowna, BC Physical Education and Physical Literacy Dance Education Brent Bradford Supporting Committee Member University of Alberta Edmonton, AB Brenda Kalyn University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK Brian Lewis PHE Canada Board Representative University of Regina Regina, SK Carol Scaini Teacher, Peel District School Board Brampton, ON 28 David Chorney University of Alberta Edmonton, AB PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA Emily Caruso Parnell Arts Education Consultant Sudbury, ON Joëlle LeGresley PHE Canada Board Representative Enseignante, École Places des Jeunes Lynn Randall University of New Brunswick Fredericton, NB Nancy Francis Brock University St. Catharines, ON Sasha Alexov Ex-Officio, ProgramCoordinator PHE Canada Ottawa, ON Bathurst, NB Stephanie Talsma Ex-Officio, Program Manager PHE Canada Ottawa, ON Susan Chalmers-Gauvin Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada Riverview, NB Health Promoting Schools and Health Education Dr. Antony Card Associate Vice-President Research, Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John’s, NL Bill Walsh Ex-Officio, HPS Program Manager PHE Canada Ottawa, ON Christine Preece Mental Health Lead, St. Clair Catholic District School Board Wallaceburg, ON Felicia Ochs Parkland School Division #70, Wellness Coordinator Stony Plain, AB Lori Munro-Sigfridson Active Healthy Living Consultant, Tri-County Regional School Board Yarmouth, NS Marg Schwartz Director, APPLE Schools Edmonton, AB Sharon Jollimore Ex-Officio, HPS Program Consultant PHE Canada Ottawa, ON Intramural and Afterschool Amanda Stanec Supporting Committee Member Move Live Learn St. Louis, Missouri Ashley Johnson Queen’s University Kingston, ON Brian Culp Kennesaw State University Indianapolis, Indiana Chris Meuse PHE Canada Board Representative Teacher, Glen Stewart Primary School Stratford, PE Jane Arkell Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability Ottawa, ON Kelly Bean City of Ottawa, Girls n’ Women in Sport Ottawa, ON Mary Lou Andrea Active Healthy Living Consultant North Sydney, NS Robert Matheson Upper Canada District School Board Kemptville, ON Stephanie Talsma Ex-Officio, Program Manager PHE Canada, Ottawa, ON Stuart McReynolds Supporting Committee Member Canadian Paralympic Committee Ottawa, ON Tricia Zakaria Ex-Officio, Program Coordinator PHE Canada Ottawa, ON ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 29 Leadership COMMITTEES Anna Schachner Douglas College New Westminster, BC Awards Brent Gibson Ex-Officio, Communications Manager PHE Canada Ottawa, ON Brian Storey PHE Canada Board Representative Douglas College New Westminster, BC Dan Robinson St. Francis Xavier University Antigonish, NS Kelsey Pinch Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Vancouver, BC LeAnne Petherick University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB Shannon Kell Mount Royal University Calgary, AB Farida Gabbani (Chair) Rick Bell (Past-Chair) Marg Schwartz (Member-at-Large) Garth Turtle (Member-at-Large) Twyla Salm (Member-at-Large) Fran Harris (Board of Directors Representative) Clive Hickson (Board of Directors Representative) Brent Gibson (PHE Canada Staff Member) Finance and Audit Morgan Jarvis (Chair/Treasurer, Board of Directors Representative) Chris Jones (Executive Director & CEO) Marim Moreland (Finance Manager) Jodie Lyn-Harrison (Chief Administrative Officer) Legacy Garth Turtle (Chair) Nancy Francis (Past-Chair) Sandra Gibbons (Chair-Elect) Grant McManes (Member-at-Large) Ellen Singleton (Member-at-Large) Fran Harris (Ex-Officio, President) Jacki Nylen (Ex-Officio, Past-President) Iris Bliss (Ex-Officio, Investment Representative) Chris Jones (Ex-Officio, Executive Director & CEO) Nominating Jacki Nylen (Chair, Past-President) Louise Humbert (Member-at-Large) Christine Bureaud (Administrative Member-at-Large) 30 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA Donors Thank you to the many people who made contributions and donations to the Future Leaders Fund and the Legacy Fund. Your gift helps PHE Canada strengthen physical and health education opportunities and programs for all Canadian children and youth. ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 31 Financial Statements STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - AS OF JUNE 30, 2015 2015 2014 $ 119,231 325,000 43,755 23,336 18,329 5,984 $ 476,175 400,000 91,849 28,294 18,505 11,439 $ 535,698 $ 1,026,262 90,865 556,129 9,600 6,808 83,655 590,287 9,600 (605) 663,402 682,937 $ 1,199,100 $ 1,709,199 109,133 263,250 6,808 103,582 487,249 (605) $ 379,191 $ 590,226 156,507 663,402 436,036 682,937 $ 819,909 $ 1,118,973 $ 1,199,100 $ 1,709,199 ASSETS Cash Investments Accounts receivable Inventory Prepaid expenses Capital assets LEGACY FUND ASSETS Cash Investments Artwork Due from (to) operating fund LIABILITIES Accounts payable Deferred revenue Due from (to) Legacy Funds NET ASSETS Operating Fund Legacy Funds (internally restricted) 32 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE - AS OF JUNE 30, 2015 2015 2014 $ 1,500,882 400 535 $ 2,380,254 2,266 2,625 9,113 25,128 $ 1,501,817 $ 2,419,386 1,780,411 2,804 1,189 4,465 12,012 2,729,742 109 2,790 439 4,186 $ 1,800,881 $ 2,737,266 $ (299,064) $ (317,880) REVENUE Operating Fund Dance Education Fund Future Leaders Fund At My Best Fund PHE Canada Legacy Fund EXPENDITURE Operating Fund Dance Education Fund Future Leaders Fund At My Best Fund PHE Canada Legacy Fund NET EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD ANNUAL REPOR T 2014-15 33 STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE AND NET ASSETS OPERATING FUND - AS OF JUNE 30, 2015 2014 2015 REVENUE Government Corporations and foundations Resource development and review Advertising and marketing Membership Periodicals Events and workshops Publications Other $ 176,956 978,962 48,135 51,410 4,341 16,937 27,393 106,804 89,944 $ 863,033 1,008,993 140,456 23,732 3,929 30,715 49,121 192,746 67,529 $ 1,500,882 $ 2,380,254 880,499 55,342 61,203 25,201 43,634 58,898 67,367 583,886 548 3,833 1,046,977 70,145 56,321 26,390 37,200 58,360 114,080 1,244,470 57,144 18,655 $ 1,780,411 $ 2,729,742 (279,529) (349,488) 436,036 - 786,564 (1,040) EXPENDITURE Salaries and administration Meetings Communications School Info Link Periodicals Networking and events Publications Programs Resource development and review Corporate sponsorship NET EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD Net assets - Beginning of year Transfer to PHE Canada Legacy Fund NET ASSETS - END OF PERIOD 34 PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION CANADA $ 156,507 $ 436,036 301 - 2197 Riverside Drive Ottawa, ON K1H 7X3 Tel: (613) 523-1348 or 1-800-663-8708 Fax: (613) 523-1206 info@phecanada.ca www.phecanada.ca